SIMCA · SIMCA 1100 · Cars
SIMCA 1100 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 39 SIMCA 1100s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 40 in 2025 Q3 — only 98% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the SIMCA 1100 is rarer than 69% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 39 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 69% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the 1100
The Simca 1100 is a series of French compact family cars – mainly C-segment hatchbacks, but also a compact wagon and popular delivery vans – built for over 15 years by French car-maker Simca, from 1967 through 1982/1985. There was even a very early 'hot hatchback', and a family cross-over: the Matra Simca Rancho. The hatchbacks were replaced by the Simca-Talbot Horizon. The 1967 Simca 1100 series was historically significant for combining numerous modern design features – in affordable cars with numerous available engines. The 1100 series were among the first unibody family hatchbacks and compact...
SIMCA 1100 — questions & answers
How many SIMCA 1100 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 39 SIMCA 1100 were still registered in the UK — 19 licensed and on the road, plus 20 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the SIMCA 1100 rare?
The SIMCA 1100 is genuinely rare, with only 39 left, making it rarer than 69% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the SIMCA 1100 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of SIMCA 1100 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most SIMCA 1100 use?
Most SIMCA 1100 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the SIMCA 1100 peak?
The SIMCA 1100 peaked at 40 registered in 2025 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.