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The Mullin Automotive Collection

Tue, Mar 4, 2025 01:00PM EST
Lot 146

1949 Simca 8 Berline

Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$300 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
1949 Simca 8 BerlineOdometer: 58,521 Kilometers, Vehicle ID number from title: 855877, lovingly restored multiple times and in museum conditionProvenance: Donated to the museum from a San Marino, CA family in 2021. The car was in the owner's family since being purchased from the original owner many years ago. A full restoration took place, which included removing the body from the frame, culminating in 1998 at Sale's Restoration in San Bernardino, CA. The car sat for several years and needed a recommissioning, which got the car running, taking place in 2020 at Chequered Flag in Chatsworth, CA.

Condition

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Provenance

Provenance: Donated to the museum from a San Marino, CA family in 2021. The car was in the owner's family since being purchased from the original owner many years ago. A full restoration took place, which included removing the body from the frame, culminating in 1998 at Sale's Restoration in San Bernardino, CA. The car sat for several years and needed a recommissioning, which got the car running, taking place in 2020 at Chequered Flag in Chatsworth, CA.