A book on Matra 530, Bagheera or Murena sports cars? Explore here illustrated books on the history, types and construction of Matra sports cars.
La Matra 530 de mon père
The Matra 530, with its lines similar to the racing Matra 620, has a unique mix: both coupé and convertible, its mid-engine and supple suspension give it great comfort and exceptional handling. More grand touring than sporty, the Matra 530 appealed to a completely different clientele than competitors. Less than ten thousand units were produced over seven years. It is the only mid-engined 2+2 that offers the possibility of open-air riding. Today, it is highly sought after by discerning enthusiasts, who want to take advantage of the originality of its design.
Richly illustrated, this book covers in detail the history and evolution of the Matra 530.
This volume of the "La voiture de mon père" collection is not only a source of information for the owner, but also a concise guide to originality.
The technology, variants, modifications and special versions are described in detail.
Contains 250 vintage photos, many of which have never been seen before.
Who doesn't remember the glorious Matra years that saw F1 victories (world champion title for Jackie Stewart) and the hat-trick at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the iconic Henri Pescarolo? Who doesn't remember the Matra-Simca Bagheera, that revolutionary sports car that made hearts flutter in the 1970s? Who knows the Talbot-Matra Murena that succeeded it in 1980?
It improved the Bagheera, but suffered the pangs of a declining distribution network and was unable to establish itself, while the wave of GTIs threatened sports coupes. However, connoisseurs know how much talent this Murena had and that its potential could have been judiciously developed. Although it was successful in competition (two French rallycross championship titles), it was held back by its commercial partner, the PSA group, which was undergoing a major transformation at the time.
Today, the Murena, a three-seater sports car with a transverse central engine and hot-dip galvanised chassis, is appreciated for its exceptional dynamic qualities and its avant-gardism.
New, enhanced edition: new layout, 50 unpublished images, new testimonials from the designers, and additional information...
Released at the height of Matra-Simca's glory in competition, the Bagheera made an impression on everyone with its three-seater front-seat formula. Equipped with a transverse central engine, this daring coupé contained many innovations. A toy car, a play car, designed by passionate engineers for passionate enthusiasts, the Bagheera sold nearly fifty thousand units, half of which were exported.
This book contains everything you need to know about this extraordinary car, not forgetting a buyer's guide for today's enthusiast.
June 1973. Matra-Simca presents itself a second time at Le Mans to win. It is the opportunity to reveal to the public the new sports car of the brand. It is called Bagheera and immediately strikes the minds with its three seats in front. Never seen before! Thanks to its architecture with central engine, its road qualities would have deserved a superior engine. With its devastating look, the Bagheera will make hearts flutter and commercial success will be there. From 1973 to 1980, the Bagheera plays the card of exclusivity among sports cars. Produced in less than 50, 000 units, the Bagheera are today very rare and the most beautiful examples are in the hands of enthusiasts.
Richly illustrated, this book is dedicated to the famous Matra-Simca Bagheere, produced in less than 50, 000 units between 1973 and 1980.
Retraces in detail the history and evolution of the Matra-Simca Bagheere.
This volume of the collection "La voiture de mon père" is not only a source of in-depth information for the owner, but also a concise guide to originality.
The technique, variants, modifications and special versions are described in detail.
Matra 530 LX SX + Matra Djet und Jet, Bagheera, Murena - Geschichte und Geschichten
A book about the Matra 530, a quirky French car with a Ford engine. A chapter is also dedicated to the predecessor of the Matra 530, the Bonnet Djet and later Jet. The successors Bagheera and Murena from Simca and Talbot Chrysler respectively are also presented.
Information
Author:
Walter Albrecht
Details:
76 pages, 24 x 17 x 0.5 cm / 9 x 6.7 x 0.2 in, paperback
Illustrations:
numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:
Albrecht-Verlag (D, 2019)
ISBN:
9781688173552
Matra 530 LX SX + Matra Djet und Jet, Bagheera, Murena - Geschichte und Geschichten
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