SIMCA · SIMCA 1000 · Cars
SIMCA 1000 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 38 SIMCA 1000s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 39 in 2025 Q2 — only 97% 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 1000 is rarer than 68% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 38 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 68% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the 1000
The Simca 1000, or Simca Mille in French, is a small, boxy rear-engined four-door saloon, manufactured for 18 years by French automaker Simca, from 1961 to 1978.
SIMCA 1000 — questions & answers
How many SIMCA 1000 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 38 SIMCA 1000 were still registered in the UK — 17 licensed and on the road, plus 21 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the SIMCA 1000 rare?
The SIMCA 1000 is genuinely rare, with only 38 left, making it rarer than 68% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the SIMCA 1000 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of SIMCA 1000 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most SIMCA 1000 use?
Most SIMCA 1000 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the SIMCA 1000 peak?
The SIMCA 1000 peaked at 39 registered in 2025 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.