Highlights
- Giugiaro's rare and notable design for Bertone
- Superb metallic grey on a redone mint green interior
- Very good mechanical and structural condition
- Roadworthiness to July 2026
- Car with matching numbers and SIMCA 944cc engine
The Plus
In the 60s, if you wanted to enhance the styling of your sports coupe, you turned to Italy. When SIMCA approached Bertone to do just that, they gave the job to a promising young designer.
His name was Giorgetto Giugiaro, and the SIMCA 1000 Coupé Bertone was one of his first designs. As can be seen from this magnificent car in metallic grey livery, Giugiaro was a styling genius from the outset, drawing elegant lines interspersed with meticulous detail.
The bodies of the 1000 Coupé were built by Bertone and then sent to SIMCA for finishing. These cars were expensive and are now rare but sought-after finds in the world of modern classics. This one is in very good condition with a striking redone 'Verte Menthe' fabric interior.
The quality is evident in the photos and confirmed by a long term MOT valid until July 2026, with no structural or mechanical remarks.
History and documents
- Registered on 14/01/1964
- Registered with a collector's registration card
- Serial numbers reported as matching
- Technical Inspection valid until July 2026 with remarks only for tyres
- Interior redone using original factory materials
- 68,400 km since new, checked by seller
Condition
- Declared rust free by seller
- Finished in attractive metallic grey with paintwork in good condition
- Some light marks and chips to be expected due to the age and original character of the vehicle
- Exterior chrome and accessories, including steel wheels and hubcaps, in good condition
- Seats and carpets redone with original materials
- Superb mint green interior in very good condition
- Restored instrument panel dials and gauges
- Seller notes a small defect on the left rear wing
- Tyre wear noted during technical inspection
Mechanics
- Original SIMCA 944cc engine with matching rear numbers
- Fully synchronised 4-speed manual gearbox
- 68,400 km since new, as reported by the vendor
- The seller informs us that the mechanics of the car are very good
- We are told that the car is very easy to drive
- No operating or driving problems reported
- No mechanical or drivetrain remarks during the current technical inspection
BEFORE YOU BUY
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✓ The seller is registered as a private seller, which means that consumer rights arising from European consumer protection legislation do not apply. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic's terms and conditions.
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