Georges Héreil and Gabriel Voisin were a kind of bridge between cars and planes. Gabriel Voisin, the aviation pioneer, was cars constructor in thirties. Georges Héreil, the "father" of the Caravelle and ex-Sud-Aviation president, became the president of Simca.
Both were friends in private life and, in 1967 when first Simca 1100 and coach 1200S were ready, Georges Héreil made drive cars to Gabriel Voisin for he tested it. At this time "the Master" is 87 ! Comments of the grandfather after testing :
Simca 1100 : "if I had to make a car again, I would build a thing like this". It was an huge compliment for those who knew the guy !
The coach 1200S : " it's good too, but just for fun"
