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lesapandre Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

lesapandre

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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/wolseley-4-50/202199280431

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Squire Dawson told me something always breaks on these, I can't remember what.

I don't care anyway. I want one.

The six cylinders had a fibre timing  gear which regularly failed - was probably installed to quieten the engine but the tech was not up to it. Most I'd assume replaced with a metal one. These smaller engines may also suffer with this. Beautifully engineered car but a bit 'fussy and slow' but great for puttering about. A relative failure when on sale. All summed up in Roads to Oblivion - an excellent book on how it all began to go wrong with the UK motor industry in the 50's. Lord Nuffield's house - he owned Wolseley - is owned by the National Trust really worth a visit - he was a great guy and gave many millions to charity particularly medicine. A real engineer - he even had a workshop by his bedroom. Still there. Book:

 

https://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/books/reference/roads-to-oblivion-triumphs-and-tragedies-of-british-car-makers-1946-1956-hd_101132921

lesapandre Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

lesapandre

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Car looks good too - and a proper auction by the look of it - no 'reserve' or threats.

Mr_Bo11ox Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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A bloke at work is currently selling his horsebox. A C reg Tranny with a 2 litre pinto. I said I'd mention it on here if he wants as there might be the odd nutter who's interested. Fancy it Bo11?!

I'm going to politely say 'no thanks' - just don't think I can accept living in a pinto-powered house

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cort16 Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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I used to sometime drive a pinto powered Luton transit when I worked in a mill .

Anything over a 2mph gust would have you in a walnut crushing clench as it tried to veer across the carriage way or take off.

flat4alfa Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

flat4alfa

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What do we reckon this is realistic worth. I contacted seller after missing it on auction. Buyer being a bit of a pita

 

The price guide Lady, she says £1,075 Retail.  Yeah, that'll be sitting for weeks getting it shifted.

 

So £700 tops private sale?  Only because of the nicest colour they ever did in these.  Still a lot of motor and you get the renown 2.2DCi chocolate engine too

 

I love the quarter arse angle on these

 

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spike60 Rank: Renault 16

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My heart skipped a beat when I saw this!

 

Then i saw the price and it stopped completely

My thoughts as well, but if I was going to spend £11k on a car it would be on something I really wanted, like the Matra, not a brand new appliance devaluing by the second.

Al Bundy Rank: Austin Maxi

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A bloke at work is currently selling his horsebox. A C reg Tranny with a 2 litre pinto. I said I'd mention it on here if he wants as there might be the odd nutter who's interested. Fancy it Bo11?!

Can you get any pics Rob

flat4alfa Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

flat4alfa

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AX GT doing well, so is there a retro following on these now?  This one isn't even that clever

 

it needs a repaint and some minor welding

 
no test!,expired 29/8/17

 

radio is a none standard fitment ,doesn't work and a sting tape is stuck in it.

 

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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/citroen-ax-gt-1991/232634907378

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flat4alfa Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

flat4alfa

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My thoughts as well, but if I was going to spend £11k on a car it would be on something I really wanted, like the Matra, not a brand new appliance devaluing by the second.

 

It is a bit special this one, what with the leather  :-D

 

Biggest following is in Holland it seems, a couple of traders seem to sweep Europe and prices the highest.

Cheapest place still seems to be Italy for these, especially the 1600cc

 

7923957.jpg  £5600

 

 

vehicle_ad_damage_image_2990e9ba1a14cf89  £5390

https://www.classic-trader.com/uk/cars/listing/matra/murena/murena/1982/114909

Junkman Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

Junkman

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Beautifully engineered car but a bit 'fussy and slow' but great for puttering about.

Not ideal for Bonneville then?

RobT Rank: Lancia Gamma

RobT

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I'm going to politely say 'no thanks' - just don't think I can accept living in a pinto-powered house

 

I've seen it and I think the smell of horse piss that's soaked into the floor is more of a deal breaker...!

lesapandre Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

lesapandre

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Not ideal for Bonneville then?

I had 4/44 - 4 cylinders and er...44 mph. Again lovely engineering but s l   o    wwww. Certainly does not need an 'engine transplant' tho.

lesapandre Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

lesapandre

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Sure doesn't disappoint in the eBay Bullshit Bingo department either.

 A quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald which talks about this as well: “The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function

flat4alfa Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

flat4alfa

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I can forgive the bingo fella as he's only asking £550 offers and ticket is to December

 

Apart from that, bingo fella has both a Dolomite and a laid-up Ford Classic 315, so bingo fella should be on here

HillmanImp Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

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"Talbert" Motor home

 

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C930041

 

Seems to come with a motorbike I think:

 

1987 Talbert motor home fitted with motorcycle carrier and the cream on top is a 1965 BSA Bantam in lovely condition. Total price is £6,450 OR...... MAKE ME AN OFFER, WHO KNOWS YOU MAY TEMPT ME.

 

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Bit of an odd selling strategy. The chances of finding someone who happens to be looking for a camper and a classic bike is probably quite slim, its probably easier to make two adverts mate.

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flat4alfa Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

flat4alfa

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Bit of an odd selling strategy.

 

Bit of an odd place to live too

 

Region: Yorkshire

Town: bfd

 

Bradford?

Beeford?

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