    the simca 1307 was the name under which chrysler europe launched its new large family car in july 1975. a modern, front-wheel drive hatchback, it was one of the first such cars in that class, along with the volkswagen passat, and became the 1976 european car of the year. it had been in development since 1972. the model was sold under a variety of names, including 
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