1/43 Matra Models

This Blog depicts my collection of Matra models in 1/43 scale which is a small sample of my 1000+ 1/43 car collection. Also, you have the option of visiting my other blogs or view the pictures of the cars of my collection. In this Blog, if you want to see a specific type (F1, LM,...) go to the right side of the page or page end (by pressing "end") and choose from the 3 "LABELS" available. Also, to go to the next page click on "older posts" at the end of the page to access the next page.

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Matra 650 Courte (Central intake)

This model is a Matra 650 Courte made by Ixo for Altaya (Collection “Champions francais de rallye”, model No. 43) that was modified by me to represent a Matra 650 courte with a central intake. Modifications were, adding front wing, modifying cockpit cover from 2 seats to only driver seat, change protection arch from dual seat to sigle seat, remove the ram air intake, add rear wing and modify the tube structure.

This car, (s/n: 650-01) was modified in 1970 with a short tail and it raced at Brands Hatch 1000km 1970 in Gr.:P3.0 Team: Matra #51 with Jean-Pierre Beltoise and Jack Brabham finishing 12th OA.
Technical spec: V12 engine 2999cc 470hp at 11000rpm Lucas FI 5 speed gearbox.

Matra 650 Courte TDF

This model is a Matra 650 Courte made by Ixo for Altaya (Collection “Champions francais de rallye”, model No. 43)

1970 to 1971
s/n: 650-03
Tour de France 1971 Gr.:GT/S3.0 #134 Team: Mas du Clos with Gerard Larrouse and Johnny Rives 1st OA.
Engine V12 2993cc 470hp at 11000rpm Lucas Fuel Injection 5 speed gearbox body made of polyester stratified 740kg 3 built.

Matra 660 LM70

This model is a Matra 660 kit as it was raced at the 1970 Le Mans made by DAM with Ref.: 60 and built by me.

1970
s/n: 660-01
Le Mans 1970 Gr.:P3.0 #31 Team: Mas du Clos with Jean-Pierre Beltoise & Henri Pescarolo dnf 7th hr (engine segments).
Engine V12cyl dohc 2993cc 420hp at 10000r 320km/h 720kg 3 built (660’s) body made of polyester stratified and first Matra with a monocoque chassis with a structural engine, 740kg 3 built.

Matra 660 Longue

This model was made as a Matra 670 Longue by solido with number 14 and modified by me to represent a Matra 660 Longue. Modifications were, reshaping the front inlet, put 2 deflectors at the exit of the front coolers, modify the cockpit cover, remove the ram air inlet, remove the 2 rear fins, change the rear wing and add air inlets in the rear for the rear brakes.

The Matra 660 was one of three built between 1970 and 1971. This specific s/n: 660-01 raced in 1971 Le Mans in Gr.:P3.0 enlisted by team: Matra with #32 with Jean-Pierre Beltoise and Chris Amon the car did not not finish, retired at the 18th hr due to fuel injection failure.
Technical spec: V12cyl engine dohc 2993cc 420hp at 10000rpm 320kph 720kg.

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Matra 660 Courte

This model was made as a Matra 670 Longue by solido with number 14 and modified by me to represent a Matra 660 Courte. For more information see: Matra 660 Courte made from a Matra 670B Longue

The Matra 660 was one of three built between 1970 and 1971
This specific s/n: 660-02 raced in 1971 Auvergne 300 km in Gr.:P3.0 enlisted by team: Matra with #1 with Gerard Larrouse the car \finished in 4th place overall.
Technical spec: V12cyl engine dohc 2993cc 420hp at 10000rpm 320kph 720kg.

Matra MS-120B

This Matra MS-120B model was manufactured by Spark with Ref.: S1604.

This car (s/n: 120/5) was built for the 1971 season.
It raced in the 1971 French GP #21 J.P. Beltoise finishing 7th OA
Technical spec: Matra MS71 V12 engine 2999cc 460hp at 11000rpm Lucas Fuel Injection 5 speed gearbox 560kg.

Matra 670 Courte

This is a model made by solido with number 13

This car was one of the 3 670's built in 1972 with s/n: 670-01. It raced in Le Mans in 1972 in Gr.:S with #15 and G. Hill and H. Pescarolo as pilots, they won the race doing 4691km at 195km/h they also won the class 2501/3000.
Thechnical spec: V12cyl engine dohc 2993cc 418hp at 10000rpm 320km/h 720kg.

Matra 670 Longue

This is a model made by solido with number 14

This car was made in 1972 with s/n: 670-02 and it raced with #14 in Le Mans’72 under Gr.:S with F. Cevert and Ganley finishing 2nd overall with a distance of 4554kms at 189km/h also finishing 2nd in class (2501/3000). In LM’72 there were 1 M660 and 3 M670's.
Technical spec.: V12cyl engine dohc 2999cc 475hp 320kpm/h 5sp 720kg.

Matra MS-120D

This Matra MS-120D model was manufactured Tenariv as a kit with Ref.: 111 and assembled by me.

This car was built for the 1972 season.
1972 French GP #9 with Chris Amon 3rd OA, 38/38 laps, +31.9s bbehind the 1st
Matra MS70 V12 2993cc 460hp at 10500r Lucas FI 5sp 545kg

Matra 670B Courte

This model is a solido number 13 Matra 670, modified by me in the front and in the rear to represent a matra 670B courte. Modifications were, modifying the shape of the front top of the cowling and make the rear wing as wide as the car itself.

This car was built in 1973 as s/n: 670-01 and it raced as #11 in 1973 in the Autria 1000km at Zeltweg in Gr.:S with Pescarolo and Larrousse winning the race.
Technical spec: V12cyl engine dohc 2999cc 485hp at 11500rpm 320km/h 690kg.

Matra 670B Longue

This model was built by Minichamps with number 430 731110

This car was 1 of 6 built in 1973 with s/n: 670-B03. It raced in Le Mans in 1973 in Gr.:S with #10 with F. Cevert and J.P. Beltoise as drivers, the car did not finish, it retired after 3hr 39m in lap 157 due to a puncture followed by an accident. However F. Cevert managed to clock te fastest lap at 224km/h.
Technical spec was: V12cyl engine dohc 2993cc 450hp at 10500rpm 320km/h 714kg.

Matra 670C Longue

This Matra 670C Longue model was built by ixo with number LMC013

This car was built in 1974 as s/n: 670-B06. It raced in Le Mans in 1974 in the Gr.:S 3.0 with #7 enlisted y team Gitanes with Henri Pescarolo and Gérard Larrousse as drivers and it won the race with 338 laps and 4606km total distance at 191kph also was 1st in Class 2500 ot 3000
Technical spec was: V12cyl engine dohc 2993cc 418hp at 10000rpm 320km/h 720kg.

Matra 670C Courte

This model was built as a Matra 670C Longue by ixo with number LMC013 and modified by me to represent a Matra 670C Courte. (see: Matra 670C Courte from a Matra 670C Longue for more information).

This car was built in 1974 as s/n: MS670C-B-01 and raced in 1974 at Brands Hatch 1000 Km Gr.:S 3.0 #2 team Gitanes with Henri Pescarolo & Gérard Larrousse finishing 2nd OA.
Technical spec was: V12cyl engine dohc 2993cc 418hp at 10000rpm 320km/h 720kg.

Matra 680B

This model was made as a kit by Autodin with number 102 and assembled by me.

This car was built in 1974 as a single unit with s/n: 680-01
It raced in Le Mans in 1974, the only race it entered enlisted by team Gitanes in Gr.:S 3.0 with #6 driven by Jean-Pierre Jarier and Jean-Pierre Beltoise, the car did not finished, it retired after 104 laps at the 9th hour due to engine problem.
Technical spec: V12cyl engine dohc 2999cc 475hp at 11000rpm