£117.5k
1965 Abarth-Simca GT Coupé
Bonhams • UK • 7 Sept 2024
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£117,500
1965 Abarth-Simca GT Coupé
UK • 7 Sept 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1965 Abarth-Simca GT Coupé is an ultra-rare, long-nose duck-tail model, one of only approximately 15 ever built. Originally sold to Radbourne Racing in 1968, it features a Simca 1200S engine, a right-hand drive conversion, and a professional restoration completed between 2019 and 2021, making it a unique opportunity for collectors.
While retaining its classic charm with a period Rosso Alfa finish and correct body parts, potential buyers should note the windscreen delamination (addressed with an included replacement) and the removed private registration. This meticulously restored example offers sparkling performance and excellent handling.
Condition
7
The car underwent a meticulous restoration between 2019 and 2021 and has only covered 1,000 miles since. It is said to be in very good condition, with a new windscreen included to address delamination. Given the extensive restoration and minimal use, it presents as a well-maintained vehicle, though not entirely free from minor issues.
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1,000 miles
KHH 156C
1965
Auction
136/0125
RHD
United Kingdom
£117.5k
1965 Abarth-Simca GT Coupé
Bonhams • UK • 7 Sept 2024
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
• Ultra-rare long-nose duck-tail body • Sold by the factory to Radbourne Racing in 1968 • Fitted with a Simca 1200S Coupé Bertone engine • Converted to right-hand drive • Professionally restored by DTR Sports Cars 2019-2021 • Only some 1,000 miles since completion The first of these Abarths had short-nose, round-tail bodies and either 1,300cc or 2,000cc Abarth engines, but during the next three years the body changed to the much more modern and attractive duck-tail design and eventually, from the end of 1964, the more aerodynamic long-nose cars.
It is estimated that only some 15 of the latter were built.
Bodied in aluminium by Carrozzeria Sibona-Basano of Turin, the duck-tail was one of the first cars to have an integral rear spoiler.
Following the end of their successful 1965 season, Abarth retained the 30 cars they still had at the factory.
They remained there until 1968 when a deal was struck with the UK Abarth concessionaire, Radbourne Racing, and all 30 were sent to England, a...
Price Analysis vs Other Simcas
£48,300
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£117,500
Median Price (Since 2020)
£232,581
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Rare Sale
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 3rd Jul 2025
Latest MOT mileage:
34,904 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 4th Jul 2024, 34,904 miles
Failed
On 21st Jun 2024, 34,901 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Passed
On 26th Jan 2023, 34,142 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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