For Sale
1973 Matra-Simca Bagheera
I bought the car in '95 from a GI in California, who had brought it with him from Germany in '84. These cars were never officially imported into the US, even though Chrysler owned the company at the time. It is a small French mid-engined 3-seater (abreast), with mechanicals based on the Simca 1100.
Eventhough the papers say 1972, this is a '73 model, which is the year Matra introduced the Bagheera, celebrating their victories at the 24 hours of Le Mans. Unfortunately I have found no time to continue this project, and now with a son and a new business, I had to let it go. Click on the pictures to see a larger picture.
| I always loved the lines of the car, very reminiscent of Maseratis of the time. These are not the correct fog lights, but they fit well. |
| I did have the correct tailights (Who knows what these are from?). The fiberglass body needed work in some spots, as you can see. The floorpan was rusty but mostly salvageable. |
| The engine was a 1440cc version from a later model with twin Weber carbs. Before moving to DC, I actually drove this car from San Francisco to Los Angeles and back. |
| The interior was in good shape and also came from the same later model with power windows. |
