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£12,004 (Est: £10,272 - £15,408)
1956 Simca Plein Ciel
France • 28 Sept 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Simca Plein Ciel, with bodywork by Facel, was part of the Jean-Pierre Nylin Facel Vega collection since 2002. Restored in the past, it features a Flash engine, spoked wheel trims, a Cristal Grandin radio, and long-range driving lights. However, it requires recommissioning and servicing due to limited recent use.
Condition
5
The car is described as being in need of recommissioning and servicing, suggesting it is not in pristine condition. It has been part of a museum display with limited use in recent years, sold as-is, and requires restarting and full recommissioning before road use. There is mention of past restoration of the body and upholstery.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
372043
Odometer:
22,757 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
French titleChassis no.
372043
Engine no.
35590
- Bodywork by Facel
- Rare and elegant model
- Unusual accessories
- No reserve
Introduced in 1956 and based on the Aronde 1300 (90A), the Océane and Plein Ciel were added at the top of the range with elegant cabriolet and coupé bodywork designed and produced by Facel-Métallon.
This example, for which the registration document erroneously states that it was first registered in 1955, was purchased by Jean-Pierre Nylin from Artcurial in 2002 to add to his Facel Vega collection.
The body and upholstery of this stylish coupé were restored in the past; the engine is a Flash unit to the original specification, despite the Rush rocker cover.
The accessories include some handsome spoked wheel trims, a Cristal Grandin radio and a pair of long-range driving lights.
The odometer was reading 36,591km at its last safety inspection in 2012, and 36,624km when we inspected the car.
In need of recommissioning and servicing, this rare Plein Ciel ...
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£12,004
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£12,004
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£12,004
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