The SIMCA Aronde established a new world record by travelling 62,137 miles, approximately 2 1/2 times around the world, in less than 37 days, averaging 70.02 mph, at Montlhery, France. This broke the prvious record by earlier model.
On 19 Dec 57, an Aronde began its trip that set a new trans American speed record. The SIMCA made it from New York to Los Angeles in 46 hours and 3 minutes. The previous record of 47 hours, 37 minutes was held by a V8 powered American car.
Does any of the more mature group members remember the Simca record between two towns in France , on two wheels , approx 53ks or miles apart by a stunt driver in the early 60's.
I can remember motor mag articles and it was in newsreels. If you don't remember newsreels you won't know this!!!
On 19 Dec 57, an Aronde began its trip that set a new trans American speed record. The SIMCA made it from New York to Los Angeles in 46 hours and 3 minutes. The previous record of 47 hours, 37 minutes was held by a V8 powered American car.
Does any of the more mature group members remember the Simca record between two towns in France , on two wheels , approx 53ks or miles apart by a stunt driver in the early 60's.
I can remember motor mag articles and it was in newsreels. If you don't remember newsreels you won't know this!!!
