How to recognise a Simca P60: what the front end and line change in 1959
The P60 does not begin from a wholly new shell, yet its nose, roofline and interior are enough to push the Aronde into another era of style.
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The Aronde 1300 Flash engine: what it changed for Simca
In 1956, the Flash engine gives the Aronde 1300 extra presence more than absolute transformation. That well-placed gain helps Simca prolong the model’s success.
How to recognise a Simca 9: stepped grille, monocoque and consistency
The Simca 9 is first identified by its front end and overall coherence. To avoid confusing it with later Arondes, one should read a set of simple but matching clues.
