This looks rough. Its wheels are half buried in the ground. As soon as I saw the picture of the interior, I could smell the mildew. It's been sitting outside in Alaska, a state not known for its warm, dry climate. There is no mention of when it last ran or if it runs at all.
Logic would say that this is a parts car. However, in order for a car to be a parts car, you have to have another car for the parts to go on. What are the chances that there is another Simca 1204 in Alaska? Might as well restore this one and make it the one and only driver in the state... How's that for logic?
According to the seller, this car is not as bad as it looks. He states that it has one rust spot (an area where a battery leaked) but "it is in a spot that can easily be patched". The car looks to be complete, including the engine, interior and all or most of the trim. (The seller says it has all its lights.) The seller is not sure what year it is, but my best guess is 1971. (Any Simca experts out there?)I'm a sucker for cars like this. There can't be many 1204 2 door wagons left in North America. I hope someone in Alaska decides to spend the long winter in his or her garage restoring this one.
Located in Big Lake, Alaska, click here to see the eBay listing.