Factory Ex-Works Rally Car: 1969 Simca 1204
One of the areas of interests in the automotive scene that has captivated my attention is automotive rally racing. Vintage rally cars have a cool overall vibe about them, especially the ones that one would never think to rally race. A prime example is this 1969 Simca 1204, a factory rally car that had major influences on factory hot hatchbacks. Find it here on eBay in Axton, Virginia, with no bids and under four hours left to bid. Based off of the 1100-series hatchback, this 1204 Ex-Works Rally Car was entered by Chrysler (who owned Simca at the time) in the 1969 rally championship. Driven by Scott Harvey, racing parts include rally headlights, Gislaved studded snow tires, and other racing-exclusive components. Purchased from famed collector Myron Vernis , this Simca 1204 had very little success in rally racing, but later influenced Volkswagen's Rabbit and hot-hatch GTI. There is a bit of rust on the body and the rear b...