Simca 1307

Simca 1307 (1975-1986)

The Simca 1307 was a large family car produced by Chrysler Europe and subsequently PSA Peugeot Citröen from 1975 to 1986. It was designed in the United Kingdom and engineered by Simca in France.

Simca 1307
1977 Dutch advertisement for the Simca 1307 / 1308

In its day it was a modern, front-wheel drive hatchback. It was voted the 1976 European Car of the Year.

Chrysler Alpine
Chrysler Alpine

The model went by various names, including Simca 1308 and 1309 (with larger engines), Chrysler Alpine (UK and Ireland, and later Talbot 1510 / Talbot Alpine / Talbot 150. After the PSA takeover, and adoption of the Talbot brand name, they also brought out a saloon version, called the Talbot Solara.