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1978 Matra Simca Bagheera S

doctor924 Part of things Posts: 580	1978 Matra Simca Bagheera S doctor924 @doctor924
	Sept 14, 2014 16:08:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Just collected my new classic - a 1978 Matra Bagheera S. It is on a 1982 plate, due to its importation date. An older restoration from the late 1990s, one of the rhd period conversions and still pretty good but in need of a little tlc. The S spec has the 1442cc simca engine fitted mid engine style with a slightly mild cam . Goes well and very comfortable drive in a 3 seats very funky green dralon/velour interior. I love it.Can't be many left?
	Last Edit: Sept 14, 2014 16:37:04 GMT by doctor924

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xbo11ox Posted hell of a lot Literally 'an embarrassment' Posts: 6,985	1978 Matra Simca Bagheera S xbo11ox @xbo11ox
	Sept 14, 2014 16:41:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hey these are super cool. I translated a really good article on them from a french magazine: autoshite.com/topic/7718-mr-bols-euroshite-scans-new-jul-2014-matra-bagheera/?p=609144
	1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 Mazda 929 Coupé 1986 Mazda 929 Wagon 1979 Mazda 929 Hardtop 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 1989 Subaru 1800 Wagon 1982 Hyundai Pony 1200TL 2-dr 1985 Hyundai Pony 1200 GL 1986 Maserati 425 Biturbo 1992 Rover 214 SEi 5-dr 2000 Rover 45 V6 Club 1994 Peugeot 205 'Junior' Diesel 1988 Volvo 760 Turbodiesel Saloon 1992 Talbot Express Autosleeper Rambler 2003 Renault Laguna SPEARS OR REAPERS

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doctor924 Part of things Posts: 580	1978 Matra Simca Bagheera S doctor924 @doctor924
	Sept 14, 2014 18:17:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks for the link. Nice article. The series 1 is a little prettier imho, but still love the car.


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xbo11ox Posted hell of a lot Literally 'an embarrassment' Posts: 6,985	1978 Matra Simca Bagheera S xbo11ox @xbo11ox
	Sept 14, 2014 18:20:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Whats it like for rust? I understand these are great at concealing it!!!! I think they restored on in PC back in the day and it was amazingly rotten!!! I would love to have a shot in one, I bet they are a great drive.
	1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 Mazda 929 Coupé 1986 Mazda 929 Wagon 1979 Mazda 929 Hardtop 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 1989 Subaru 1800 Wagon 1982 Hyundai Pony 1200TL 2-dr 1985 Hyundai Pony 1200 GL 1986 Maserati 425 Biturbo 1992 Rover 214 SEi 5-dr 2000 Rover 45 V6 Club 1994 Peugeot 205 'Junior' Diesel 1988 Volvo 760 Turbodiesel Saloon 1992 Talbot Express Autosleeper Rambler 2003 Renault Laguna SPEARS OR REAPERS

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doctor924 Part of things Posts: 580	1978 Matra Simca Bagheera S doctor924 @doctor924
	Sept 14, 2014 18:22:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Chap i got it from restored it in 1997 and been garaged since and very little miles. It has rust yes, but as far as I can see it is cosmetic. I have mots since its resto and no mention of anything rusty on them over those years. It drives really well, better than many newer sports cars i have driven, better than the tvr s I have just sold too...
	Last Edit: Sept 14, 2014 18:24:13 GMT by doctor924

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breadvan Part of things Posts: 235	1978 Matra Simca Bagheera S breadvan @breadvan
	Sept 14, 2014 18:30:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	very cool indeed


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doctor924 Part of things Posts: 580	1978 Matra Simca Bagheera S doctor924 @doctor924
	Sept 27, 2014 20:33:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Took a trip out to Dave Bogg, East lutton, Malton. Great to watch an expert go to work on the carbs. Within 5 mins had the idle smoothed out. Found 3 faults: Flooding on one body-float incorrect Accelerator cable not fully opening the butterflys Tuned by adjusting the idle circuit and fitting larger main jets Tuned engine to 4500 revs, and engine showed about 120 on the dyno ( car has a slightly warm cam and tubular manifold).. On the road, pick up is better and cruises far better. Well worth 80 for 2 hours work. Highly recommended.


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koma Part of things Posts: 238	1978 Matra Simca Bagheera S koma @koma
	Sept 27, 2014 21:23:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thats very cool! and those seats! quite possibly the comfiest looking seats ive seen in a car (reminds me of a sofa my grandmother had)
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doctor924 Part of things Posts: 580	1978 Matra Simca Bagheera S doctor924 @doctor924
	Sept 28, 2014 7:49:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	yes - they are 1970s dralon...!


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raymondmarble Part of things Posts: 481	1978 Matra Simca Bagheera S raymondmarble @raymondmarble
	Sept 28, 2014 8:39:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I love this! It looks in fantastic condition too. I can't believe the seats are so good!! But something is driving me daft with it. I've seen those back lights before...Talbot? Peugeot? ahhhhhrrghh I just can't place them!!!! Tob job sir!
	1974 Skoda S100 tarmac car 1998 BMW 750 daily 1994 Mitsubishi Evo2

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commervan Part of things Posts: 410	1978 Matra Simca Bagheera S commervan @commervan
	Sept 28, 2014 8:45:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Awesome very nice


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doobie Part of things Posts: 271	1978 Matra Simca Bagheera S doobie @doobie
	Sept 28, 2014 10:00:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sept 28, 2014 8:39:28 GMT raymondmarble said: I love this! It looks in fantastic condition too. I can't believe the seats are so good!! But something is driving me daft with it. I've seen those back lights before...Talbot? Peugeot? ahhhhhrrghh I just can't place them!!!! Tob job sir! Chrysler Alpine..... also known as Simca 1307/8 Lusted after these in my 20s... The Bagheera S that is...
	Last Edit: Sept 28, 2014 10:01:38 GMT by doobie

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markgenesis Posted a lot Posts: 1,322	1978 Matra Simca Bagheera S markgenesis @markgenesis
	Sept 28, 2014 10:38:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That's just stunning, that interior is amazing, any pics of the engine bay/layout etc ?
	72 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400. 95 BMW E34 525i Manual. 80 Lotus Elite, sold 86 Mk4 Escort RWD V8, sold

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raymondmarble Part of things Posts: 481	1978 Matra Simca Bagheera S raymondmarble @raymondmarble
	Sept 28, 2014 10:47:43 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Doobie, thats it!! I may rest my tortured mind mow. Thanks!
	1974 Skoda S100 tarmac car 1998 BMW 750 daily 1994 Mitsubishi Evo2

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EmDee Club Retro Rides Member Committer of Autrocities. Posts: 5,920 Club RR Member Number: 108	1978 Matra Simca Bagheera S EmDee @emdee Club Retro Rides Member 108
	Sept 28, 2014 12:51:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sept 28, 2014 10:47:43 GMT raymondmarble said: Doobie, thats it!! I may rest my tortured mind mow. Thanks! Just wanted to add also (perhaps more notably) this: Sept 14, 2014 16:41:30 GMT xbo11ox said: Hey these are super cool. I translated a really good article on them from a french magazine: autoshite.com/topic/7718-mr-bols-euroshite-scans-new-jul-2014-matra-bagheera/?p=609144 That was a great read, thanks Boll. I can't believe that I never knew these had 3 seats. I've coveted them since I was tiny. Also want to publicise my glee upon noticing your location.


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doctor924 Part of things Posts: 580	1978 Matra Simca Bagheera S doctor924 @doctor924
	Oct 19, 2014 17:56:14 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Tidied up the wheels and black trim. Waiting on a pair of chrome filters after getting the engine tuned at a local rolling road. Nearly 120 bhp from 1442cc is good I think. Car has a warm cam and tubular manifold.
	Last Edit: Oct 19, 2014 17:58:56 GMT by doctor924

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quackshot Posted a lot ...friggin' cars... Posts: 1,354	1978 Matra Simca Bagheera S quackshot @quackshot
	Oct 19, 2014 18:40:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I was looking at one on eBay yesterday. Had a tuned mi16 engine fitted and sold for sub £500!


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Clement Europe ambitious but rubbish Posts: 2,095	1978 Matra Simca Bagheera S Clement @froggyclement
	Oct 19, 2014 19:22:49 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Bookmarked! It looks like a baby Lamborghini, cool wee car
	Clément / Alfa Giulia

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doctor924 Part of things Posts: 580	1978 Matra Simca Bagheera S doctor924 @doctor924
	Oct 19, 2014 19:27:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 19, 2014 18:40:34 GMT quackshot said: I was looking at one on eBay yesterday. Had a tuned mi16 engine fitted and sold for sub £500! Hmm. Missed that one. A murena with the mi16 engine sold yesterday for about 800?


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doctor924 Part of things Posts: 580	1978 Matra Simca Bagheera S doctor924 @doctor924
	Oct 19, 2014 19:28:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 19, 2014 19:22:49 GMT Clement said: Bookmarked! It looks like a baby Lamborghini, cool wee car If i had the money i would respray in a more 70s colour, such as range, yellow or green..


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