Sham Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 I'm deeply jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Fuck me, Autoshite is on fire today!! NigeT, sdkrc, mk2_craig and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Wow between you and @Lankytim, today has been a good Autoshite day. mk2_craig, The Moog, LightBulbFun and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Nice rarity, not seen one for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Much envy. Always liked those but have never even seen one in person. Heck, barely seen any photos taken this century of one for that matter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesacosa Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 brillant. well done, Sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted October 11, 2022 Author Share Posted October 11, 2022 Thanks everyone….. anyone on here any info as to who makes bespoke brake discs…. Murena ones are unique to the car , and hideously expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Love it. I've never seen one IRL. All I can add is possibly misquote Jalopy. "A sleek looking coupe better known for it unique 3 a breast seating rather than its rampant power" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Looks to have a handy sized boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRocker Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Well bought, sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted October 11, 2022 Author Share Posted October 11, 2022 1 hour ago, paulplom said: Looks to have a handy sized boot. Surprisingly commodious…..😀 paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 EBC list them for both 1.6 and 2.2 models MATRA Murena - EBC Brakes Discs, Pads and Shoes (ebcbrakesdirect.com) djim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 5 hours ago, Timewaster said: A sleek looking coupe better known for it unique 3 a breast seating rather than its rampant power" Not the only one. De Tomaso Pantera, if I'm not too pished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 13 hours ago, MiniMinorMk3 said: EBC list them for both 1.6 and 2.2 models MATRA Murena - EBC Brakes Discs, Pads and Shoes (ebcbrakesdirect.com) Only front discs and front and rear pads, not rear discs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey spud Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 That is a handsome car especially the rear end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 Bought from a garage near Lincoln....they specialise in ageing Gallic nonsense......they have a C6 and an XM gently decaying on the premises Tickman and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back_For_More Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Rocket88 said: Only front discs and front and rear pads, not rear discs I take it the expensive bits are through Carjoy.nl.... I'll dig back and try and find if anything is still valid...... Not hopeful though as it was bloody years back. Nice buy though. I did love mine..... Iirc the 2.2 had a reputation. Buggered if I remember why though. Will definitely be watching this progress. EDIT - just thought - how's the chassis from rear floorpan coming up and around the engine bay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 38 minutes ago, Back_For_More said: I take it the expensive bits are through Carjoy.nl.... I'll dig back and try and find if anything is still valid...... Not hopeful though as it was bloody years back. Nice buy though. I did love mine..... Iirc the 2.2 had a reputation. Buggered if I remember why though. Will definitely be watching this progress. EDIT - just thought - how's the chassis from rear floorpan coming up and around the engine bay? Chassis is in excellent condition, been dry stored for years Back_For_More 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 22 hours ago, Rocket88 said: Bought…..😱 the fact that the unobtanium trailing arms are in excellent condition sealed the deal…. Oh my…… 808 Estate, sdkrc, CaptainBoom and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warch Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Rocket88 said: Only front discs and front and rear pads, not rear discs There are rear discs available for the 1.6 version, are they the same on the bigger engined model? (rear discs often are). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 Perhaps ( barring exotica) the only “ sports car” with decent ride quality. LJK was fulsome in his praise, which is good enough for me…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 Just now, warch said: There are rear discs available for the 1.6 version, are they the same on the bigger engined model? (rear discs often are). Unfortunately not….. you can fit them, but it’s not advisable…. Going to have to bite the bullet and buy a new pair😱😱 warch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob88h Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Rocket88 said: Bought from a garage near Lincoln....they specialise in ageing Gallic nonsense.... Gainsborough? I forget the name. That’s where I got my French Granada. They guy who runs it is a top bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Crikey moses. That's off the scale in its blimeyness. These and the Bagheera have always fascinated me. Very, very well bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Friend of mine had one a long time ago. The chap he bought it from was banging on about how cheap it was to insure. When he showed them his insurance documents to prove that he was only paying 40 odd quid a year for comprehensive cover, they spotted that it was actually insured as a 'Marina'. GagaStan, LightBulbFun, Shite Ron and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Unpopular Opinion: Grand Tour is good entertainment, Carnage a Trois came at a good point during Lockdown and Richard Hammond suited the Matra. (FWIW I also think Jeremy Clarkson is great, cream goes on a scone before the Jam, Queen are overrated as a band and not enough people have 'Hit and Miss' fencing) Tickman, AnnoyingPentium and Rocket88 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Its a year old but the Talbot has been spotted in the background of a few of their latest videos. & mins in for the 1st view,then 14 to actually dragging it out sutty2006 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Those front seats are the best advert for being in a Throuple ever. privatewire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Do you have a copy of this months Classic Retro Modern magazine? As there's a 5 page write up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 11 hours ago, DVee8 said: Do you have a copy of this months Classic Retro Modern magazine? As there's a 5 page write up. Forgot about that...yes I do, will dig it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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