Simca Vedette Beaulieu 1959

A rare and elegant 1959 Simca Vedette Beaulieu, presented in its attractive red and white two-tone colour scheme. With its distinctive late-1950s styling and American-inspired design, the Vedette remains one of the most charismatic French saloons of its era.

Powered by the original 2.35-litre Aquilon V8 engine (84 hp), the car is fitted with classic wide whitewall tyres, perfectly complementing its period appearance.

Vehicle Details

• Year: 1959
• Model: Simca Vedette Beaulieu
• Engine: Aquilon V8
• Displacement: 2,350 cc
• Power: 84 hp
• Chassis Number: 180460
• Colour: Red / White
• Whitewall tyres
• Museum inspected and approved in Finland in 1997
• Preserved to original specifications
• Last roadworthiness inspection valid until July 2025

History & Documentation

This vehicle benefits from a known ownership history and is accompanied by an extensive history file containing invoices, receipts and supporting documentation accumulated over the years.

The car has been comprehensively restored, and a large photographic archive documenting the restoration process is included in the sale. The documentation provides a detailed record of the vehicle’s history and restoration work, offering valuable provenance for future custodians.

The car is sold with its history file, restoration records and restoration photographs.

A Rare Opportunity

Fully restored and museum-approved, this Simca Vedette Beaulieu is an unusually well-documented example with known provenance and extensive restoration records.

As one of the more luxurious models in the Vedette range, the Beaulieu is now rarely encountered on the market. Combining distinctive styling, V8 power, documented history and comprehensive restoration records, this car represents an excellent opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts of post-war European classics.

The combination of known ownership history, extensive documentation and restoration photographs makes this example particularly attractive to serious collectors and enthusiasts alike.

An exceptionally well-documented and highly presentable French V8 classic, ready to be enjoyed, shown and admired.

Additional photographs and information are available upon request.

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