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Simca Plein Ciel V8 Vedette — 1959

Simca Plein Ciel Coupe Swedish sold from new its also a rare car in its unique patina condition, fitted with an upgraded V8 Vedette engine. It comes with extra engines and parts included and is inspection exempt forever.

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"The same owner who has the Aronde Océane for sale on this auction has focused on making this car a fun drive while preserving its patina condition. The engine has been swapped to a V8 Vedette with an M4 Volvo gearbox. If you prefer to keep it more original, two other original 4-cylinder engines, driveshaft and gearbox are included. The car runs and drives fine but uses some oil, likely needing piston ring replacement."

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Shaun Major
Inspector
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Ida Johansen
Case manager
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"The same owner who has the Aronde Océane for sale on this auction has focused on making this car a fun drive while preserving its patina condition. The engine has been swapped to a V8 Vedette with an M4 Volvo gearbox. If you prefer to keep it more original, two other original 4-cylinder engines, driveshaft and gearbox are included. The car runs and drives fine but uses some oil, likely needing piston ring replacement."

Description

The owner bought this car from the same garage where the Aronde Océane was found 12 years ago. However, this one needed a lot of welding work, so the project was set aside to focus on the full renovation of the Aronde Océane. Like all true petrolheads and enthusiasts, once one project is completed, it's time to start another. The decision was made to keep the Plein Ciel in its patina condition and add a V8 engine to make it a more fun yet usable classic car. The car has been repaired and welded, ensuring a solid condition underneath, and it passed its final inspection with the upgraded V8 engine.

The V8 engine was reviewed before fitting, with the piston rings swapped. However, some rings might have been fitted incorrectly or were slightly worn. It's recommended to replace them to solve the oil burning issue. The car runs and drives fine but uses more oil than it should. Another option is to renovate the reserve engine and gearbox and refit them to keep it more standard. The interior features seats from a Lotus, reflecting its patina condition but remaining completely functional and usable.

Technical data

  • Year
    1959/1959 
  • Registration date
    1961-06-15 
  • Mileage
    17360 
  • Kw / hp
    42 / 57 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
    Textile 
  • Colour
    Red 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    The car starts and sounds great with its rumbling V8 engine. The gearbox works fine, and the brakes are good, but you will notice it burns some oil due to the piston rings needing fixing. A special oil cooler is fitted, so it never has issues with overheating. It is inspection exempt forever as it is. The wheels and hubcaps are in good condition, and it has good older tires.

  • Interior condition:

    The interior is functional and in usable condition, featuring Lotus seats with a worn, patina finish. Some newer gauges have been fitted for oil and voltage monitoring.

  • Exterior condition:

    The car underwent extensive welding and structural work on the underbody, while the rest of the bodywork was left as found, including older repair work around the front wings and sills, as well as dents and marks around the car. The only added features are the air intake on the bonnet, originally in the shape of a cake tin, a refitted front grill, and a bonnet strap. The paintwork remains as the owner found it, with nothing else fixed apart from treating and protecting the car with linseed oil to prevent further rusting.

  • General condition:

    Everyone stopped me and asked about this car while I was taking photos. They had never seen one before, especially in this condition. Personally, I love it as you can enjoy using it as is, but I'm sure someone else might see it as a renovation project to restore it to its former glory. Either way, it's a cool car.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2022-03-28
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1961-06-15 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1961-06-15
Senast godkända besiktning: 2022-03-21
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 3

Location and viewing Information

Location: Vetlanda

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Shaun Major
+46 709-72 40 07
shaun@bilwebauctions.se

Pick up

Collection must take place before: 2024-08-22.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auction information

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