Saturday, February 5, 2011

Matra 630M

This Matra 630M model was done by Politoys with reference M-595 and it has been deburred of the casting imperfections, new wheels installed and had the doors adjusted to remove the large gaps when closed and repainted.
This car was built in 1968 with s/n: 630-03 as one of four. This car was raced in Le Mans in 1968 enlisted in Gr: P3.0 with #24 by team Matra Sports with Henri Pescarolo and Johnny Servoz-Gavin as drivers, they did not finish due to a puncture, then fire at the 22nd hour with 283 laps concluded. Even so they managed a 19th place overall.
Technical spec: V12 engine 2993cc 450hp Lucas FI 200+ km/h 5speed 820kg built of stratified polyester.