SIMCA · SIMCA 1501 · Cars
SIMCA 1501 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 17 SIMCA 1501s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. 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 1501 is rarer than 75% 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 17 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 75% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the 1501
The Simca 1301 and Simca 1501 are two related automobiles which were produced by the French automaker Simca from 1966 to 1975.
SIMCA 1501 — questions & answers
How many SIMCA 1501 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 17 SIMCA 1501 were still registered in the UK — 11 licensed and on the road, plus 6 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the SIMCA 1501 rare?
The SIMCA 1501 is genuinely rare, with only 17 left, making it rarer than 75% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the SIMCA 1501 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of SIMCA 1501 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most SIMCA 1501 use?
Most SIMCA 1501 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the SIMCA 1501 peak?
The SIMCA 1501 peaked at 17 registered in 2019 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.