Ford-France resumed production post-war in a purpose-built plant at Poissy (Seine), but the car they introduced, the 2158cc·V8 Vedette, an American-styled full-width fastback with ifs, was sadly out of tune with post-war demands for economy. Elegant Facel-bodied Comète versions were available from 1952, but two years later Ford sold Poissy to Simca, who continued to build the V8 as the Simca Vedette. ©VEA
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