Sunday, March 15, 2009

Matra 650 Courte

This model is a Matra 650 Courte made by Solido with 178 representing a Matra 650/630 that was modified by me to represent a Matra 650 courte (see "1/43 collection of transformed and restaured models for more details).

This car was built in 1970 with s/n: 650-02 and it raced in Sebring 12h in 1970 with #35 enlisted by team Matra-Simca with F. Cevert and Dan Gurney finishing 12th overal, 8th in class with atotal of 213 laps raced.
Technical spec: V12 engine 2999cc 470hp at 11000rpm Lucas FI 5 speed gearbox.

Matra 650 Longue (Central intake)

This model is a Matra 650 Longue made by Solido with 178 representing a Matra 650/630 that was modified by me to represent a 1970 Matra 650 Longue with central engine intakes instead of the previously used side intakes (see Matra 650 Longue (central intake) from a 650 for more details).
This car was built in 1970 with s/n: 650-02 and it raced in Le Mans 24h in 1970 with #32 enlisted by in Gr.:P3.0 by team Matra-Elf with Jack Brabham and François Cevert they did not finish due to excessive oil consumption, they did 76 laps versus 343 laps by the winner, they were 14th in the grid.
Technical spec: V12 engine 2999cc 470hp at 11000rpm Lucas FI 5 speed gearbox polyester stratified 740kg 3built