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.
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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.
Provençal market or night market in the gulf: choosing the right moment
Morning and evening markets do not serve the same purpose. One belongs to daily life, the other accompanies the season and the evening walk.
Going out in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez: choosing the right season
The same gulf does not offer the same outings in February, May or September. Reading the season helps you choose the right kind of outing.
Austin, from Longbridge to the Mini: the full story of the marque
From Longbridge in 1905 to the fading of the badge in the 1980s, Austin reflects a large part of Britain’s popular motoring history.
