Friday, May 29, 2009

Matra 640

This Matra 640 model was made by Bizarre with number 135
This car is the only one built in 1969 carrying the s/n: 640-01. it ran in the 1969 Le Mans test trials with #32 and driven by H. Pescarolo. In the trials and at the first kilometers in the Hunaudières the car took off, and was pulverized. Miraculously Pescarolo was ejected and pulled out alive by a spectator that put out the fire on his face and clothes
Technical spec: V12 engine 2999cc 470hp at 11000r Lucas FI 285km/h.

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