08 August 2023

Simca Model Sales - Belgium : 1970-74

Simca was started by Fiat and its early cars were based on models from that company. Chrysler gradually took control and by this time here being considered was part of Chrysler Europe which included the former Rootes car company in the UK. 

Chrysler Europe wasn't successful but Simca was selling well in Belgium. The small hatchback 1100 was the most popular model by 1974, with the 1300/1500 medium/large sedan was consistent in volume. The small 1000 (picture above) was coming toward the end of its life and I presume the 1200 was a sports coupe which was in runout mode at this time.

The Chrysler-Simca 160/180/2L is listed here, although not a Simca product. It was mainly designed in the UK and built in France and then later in Spain. It was also the basis for the Centura model in Australia. European sales were affected by strong competition from more established manufacturers such as Ford and GM. 

Data source: Statbel.

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