Spotted a Matra today

[Garlick]

Haven't seen one of these in a while, looked in great order too. Never driven one, but it looks like an interesting way to get around.

Apologies to those who have already seen this on the PH facebook page a moment ago - I thought I'd post here too

[Gizmo!]

Wow, that's rare. I thought all the Matras in this country had returned unto dust...

[jas xjr]

matra simca bagheera iirc. did they not have three seats in the front ? and were they fibreglass?

[TommyBuoy]

That just oozes frenchy-ness doesn't it!

Dodgy electrics?

[Garlick]

jas xjr said:

did they not have three seats in the front ? and were they fibreglass?

It has recently appeared near to where I live, and I stopped to get a very quick pic on the way to the office today. I'll take a closer look later to check for three seats.

[Gizmo!]

jas xjr said:

matra simca bagheera iirc. did they not have three seats in the front ? and were they fibreglass?

That was the Murena iirc.

Edit: OK, so it wasn't "just" the Murena.

Edited by Gizmo! on Thursday 18th November 10:17

[Gruber]

And its for sale here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1978-MATRA-SIMCA-BAGHEERA-X-...

[Shaw Tarse]

Gruber said:

And its for sale here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1978-MATRA-SIMCA-BAGHEERA-X-...

Garlick has left the building!

[Garlick]

Gruber said:

And its for sale here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1978-MATRA-SIMCA-BAGHEERA-X-...

That's interesting as this house often has an interesting classic outside. He had a yellow Dino during the summer, and I've always wondered if he was in the classic trade or just an enthusiast.

[Gruber]

Shaw Tarse said:

Gruber said:

And its for sale here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1978-MATRA-SIMCA-BAGHEERA-X-...

Garlick has left the building!

The startling combination of green velour and 1400cc might be too much even for him!
Oh no... hang on...

[Gruber]

Garlick said:

Gruber said:

And its for sale here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1978-MATRA-SIMCA-BAGHEERA-X-...

That's interesting as this house often has an interesting classic outside. He had a yellow Dino during the summer, and I've always wondered if he was in the classic trade or just an enthusiast.

Looks like he's connected with the classic car place tucked away behind Kwik Fit on Armoury Way. Perhaps he's just using ebay to shift the stock that doesn't make the grade for the show room?

[vrooom]

I think i had that car as matchbox toy when i was a kid.

[Mooster]

"The limited edition Bagheera X was originally supplied either in green or black, with contrasting bold graphics on the lower bodywork and side bumpers, plus an amazingly psycodelic Green velour interior"

Why is this one grey then?

Also WTF is going on with those seats, my eyes

[Garlick]

I do rather like it.....especially the interior.

[garethj]

My red plastic wedge with an orange plastic wedge in the office car park recently.

Forget about comparing 0-60 times, comparing voltage drops is where it's at

[RicksAlfas]

I really quite like that!!

[LeighW]

Now, I know I should find that interior revolting, and yet... I really like it.

Rear lights from a Chrysler Alpine?

[Ciaran]

Jesus that is some interior.

[RicksAlfas]

I really quite like that!!

[jas xjr]

LeighW said:

Now, I know I should find that interior revolting, and yet... I really like it.

Rear lights from a Chrysler Alpine?

same group of companies