Monday, December 21, 2009

My Bagheera

After 5 years, I have decided to sell my classic 1970s Matra Bagheera sports car (www.gillott.co.uk/matra) due to lack of use and lack of time. Classic 3 seater, mid engined, rear wheel drive sports car in dark grey with grey cloth interior.
 
For sale: Matra Simca Bagheera, Series 2 with RHD conversion carried out when new by Hodec Engineering.
 
Engine: 1442cc 4 cylinder original Talbot Horizon engine reading 18,000km (original French speedometer).
Original and after market stereos provided.
Replacement alloys on vehicle with original steel wheels going with vehicle too.
 
Recent work carried out by professional machanics:
Complete handbrake mechanism overhaul
Head retorque
Carb removal and clean
New throttle cable
New HT and LT leads
New electric fuel pump and hoses
Pop up headlight mechanism overhauled
Vacuum tube tested and working correctly
New clutch master cylinder fitted
 
Known issues:
Small oil leak from the old oil sensor plug (needs a bolt in there instead of the unused sensor just to cap it)
Engine loses power after about 25 miles, looks like condenser or coil. Pull over and turn it off, wait 5 minutes and all is well. Some component overheating like the coil or the condenser which should be easy to fix.
Front wheels need balancing.
 
MOT just done, no advisories at all.
Tax just done.
 
Cabin condition is very good especially for a Bagheera. Those known issues make a very short list for a car that is 31 years old. Big file with lots of money spent, loads of photos including comprehensive body off restoration.
 
See also: http://www.finecars.cc/en/detail/car/34144/index.html?no_cache=1 for a 1977 LHD version on sale at €3,500 in Belgium in apparent good condition.
Also: http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page.php/carno/57801 for a 1975 LHD version on sale at €3,950 in Malta in poor condition.
 
Enquiries by email please.

2 comments:

Markie said...

What are you thinking of replacing it with...a nice reliable super cool robin reliant?

Markie said...

I notice that it says under 'diary of a mild man, "Correct (English) spelling a speciality" yet I sit here and wonder what "machanics" are?

I googled it & it returned the following:
Did you mean: mechanics

I hope this helps
BW
Mark