Hot Cars Archive Simca 8 Havas Barchetta Sport 1000 1948

1948 Simca 8 Havas Barchetta Sport 1000, alloy body, ASI Gold Plate approved classic

– Ex Nullo BRISCAGLI – SPORTITALIA TEAM –
Born as Simca 8 in 1948, the car was subsequently imported in the sixties to Holland where Havas decided to make it an aluminum barchetta to race the 1000cc categories. Simca Havas 8 Biposto Sport Barchetta with aluminum bodywork. Originally equipped with the Simca 1100 engine, when the class regulations changed in the 60s, the Ford 105 E was mounted to remain within the parameters of the imposed displacement of less than one liter. Prepared with the Aquaplane modification and SU carburettors, it expresses good power and aided by the 4-speed gearbox allows this agile barchetta excellent performance. ASI Gold Plate approved. Italian plates for road circulation, ready for passage, it is eligible for the most important events in the category.