Simca - Simca 1300 & 1500
The Simca 1300 and Simca 1500 were built from 1963, and were identical cars except for the engine displacement. These were a 4 door saloon, although by 1963 the Simca 1500 had an estate version, and shortly after in 1965 the Simca 1300 was also offered as an estate car .The Simca 1300 and 1500 was produced up to 1966.
Tyre size for both Simca 1300 and Simca 1500 was 5.90x13, or radial tyre 165R13 tyre size. The 165R13 tyre was also referred to in France as 165-330 . . .Blockley produces an excellent period correct steel belt construction 165HR13 tyre for the Simca 1300 and 1500 - see details below:
