Friday, October 21, 2011

Matra/BRM 630

This Matra/BRM 630 model was made by Top model with reference number 237.
This s/n: 630-02 car was one of three built in 1967 to compete in Le Mans. As the Matra engine was not yet available Matra used a BRM engine. It raced at Le Mans in 1967, enlisted with #30 in Gr: P2.0 by team Matra Sports with Henri Pescarolo and Jean Pierre Jaussaud as drivers. The car did not finish, retiring at 8th hour with a suspension failure after 35 laps being classified in 43rd.
Technical spec: BRM V8 engine 1916cc 245hp.

Matra MS-10

This Matra MS-10 model was done by solido with number 173 and it had the aileron re-done as well as the aileron support posts and attachments to better represent the real car.
This F1 car was designed by Bernard Boyer and raced in both 1968 and 1969. The MS10 debuted its racing career in Spain with J.P. Beltoise and ended at the 1969 South African GP. In the 1969 F1 championship it finished 2nd driven by J. Stewart.
This specific model represents the #4 car driven by Jackie Stewart in the 1968 Italian Grand Prix, retired after 42 laps due to engine failure.
Technical spec: Ford-Cosworth V8cyl dohc 3000cc 410hp 5 speed gearbox, 2 cars were built.