Matra Simca Model cars - Collection of Scale Models in Stock

A collection dedicated to the French-French Matra-Simca alliance

Welcome to my selection of Matra-Simca Model cars , where Matra's technological innovation meets Simca's automotive expertise. This collection brings together the most iconic models born from this unique collaboration in the history of French automobiles in the 1970s.

A specialist dealer serving collectors

As a specialist car model dealer, I offer a carefully selected selection of Matra-Simca model cars that reflects my current stock. The collection is not necessarily complete but faithfully represents the models currently available, with regular updates based on new arrivals.

My Models are mainly in 1/43rd scale , the reference format for collectors, but I also enrich the collection with 1/24th and 1/18th scale models for those who appreciate details on a larger scale. Some pieces in HO 1/87th scale complete this offer for model railway enthusiasts.

Each model is available in limited stock , usually between 1 and 2 copies. What you discover in this collection corresponds exactly to what is available on my shelves today.

Discover the world of Matra-Simca cars in Model

This collection showcases the most notable models from the Matra-Simca alliance. You'll find the legendary Matra-Simca Bagheera , the revolutionary three-seater coupé that shook up the automotive codes of the 1970s, as well as the sporty Matra-Simca Murena , the heir to the Bagheera with its more modern lines.

Matra-Simca coupés occupy a prominent place in this selection, reflecting the sporty DNA of this collaboration. French car enthusiasts will find here all the audacity and innovation that characterized this golden era of French motoring.

The fascinating story of the Matra-Simca alliance

The Matra-Simca adventure began in 1969 with a bold partnership between Matra , a specialist in aerospace and motorsport, and Simca , the French subsidiary of Chrysler. This Franco-American alliance aimed to create affordable sports cars, combining Matra's technological expertise with Simca's industrial production capacity.

The first creation of this collaboration, the Matra-Simca MS670 , dominated the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 1972 to 1974, immediately establishing the brand's sporting credibility. This success in competition paved the way for the production models that would mark the 1970s .

The Bagheera, launched in 1973, perfectly embodies this philosophy: a democratic sports car with its three-seater in-line configuration, its polyester body, and its Simca engine. More than 47,000 examples were produced by 1980, making this model a real commercial success and an icon of French automotive design.

A notable anecdote: the three-seater revolution

The most revolutionary aspect of the Matra-Simca Bagheera was its three-abreast configuration, a world first for a sports car. This innovation responded to a technical and commercial challenge: how to create a true family sports car? Matra's solution was bold: place the driver in the center-left, with two passengers to the right.

This unique configuration created a unique driving experience and solved the eternal problem of 2+2 coupés, where the rear seats were often symbolic. Jacques Durand, the designer of the Bagheera, had envisioned a car where "three friends could go away for a weekend without anyone being sacrificed." This humanist philosophy, typical of the 1970s, made the Bagheera much more than just a car: a symbol of automotive conviviality.

Complete your collection of Matra-Simca Models

Matra-Simca Model cars hold a special place in the world of automotive collecting. They represent an era when French industry dared to innovate and push the boundaries of conventional design. These scale models perfectly capture the pioneering spirit and aesthetic audacity that characterized this unique collaboration.

This collection harmonizes perfectly with other French models from the same era. It naturally interacts with Alpine-Renault to recreate the golden age of French motorsport, or with other European sports cars from the 1970s. Collectors passionate about this decade will find essential pieces to document the evolution of French automotive design.

These Models are aimed at both experienced collectors and French automobile enthusiasts looking to enrich their vision of this creative period. Each model tells a part of French automotive history and testifies to the audacity of French manufacturers of the time.

The perfect gift idea for enthusiasts

A Matra-Simca Model car makes an ideal gift for a birthday, Father's Day, or Christmas. These models appeal to both those nostalgic for the 1970s and young collectors discovering this fascinating era of French motoring.

Giving a Model Bagheera or Murena is like passing on a piece of automotive history, recalling a time when French manufacturers dared to think outside the box. These Models arouse curiosity and invite you to rediscover models that have marked their time with their originality and character .

Characteristics of our Matra-Simca Models

• Each product is sold with its original base and protective box.
• Made of metal (quality alloy) for an authentic finish
• Faithful reproduction of the original model respecting proportions and details
• Package carefully packaged and protected for secure transport
• Detailed finishes reproducing the spirit of the original models

This collection of Matra-Simca Model cars perpetuates the memory of a unique automotive adventure, where French innovation was expressed without constraints. Each model bears witness to this era when audacity and creativity guided automotive design offices, creating cars that still mark the imagination of car enthusiasts today.

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