page last updated: 14 October 2007
Talbot Matra Rancho
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page last updated: 14 October 2007 |
Talbot Matra Rancho |
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it is neither a Talbot nor a Matra. It is a Simca 1100 van with windows
in the sides and rear seats added. It is also Chrysler Europe
desperately trying to put off their inevitable demise. To think that the
Rootes Group heritage, Hillman, Sunbeam, Humber, Singer, Commer, ended
with a few warmed over old Simcas. As a concept though; way ahead of its
time. The Berlingo and its rivals are really doing exactly the same
thing now, however when this came out it looked like it was trying to be
a Range Rover. I suppose this model is here because it proves that even post 1980 there were some people at Corgi who understood the ethos of the marque. If you list the buttons that have to be hit to make a 'real' Corgi this one hits most of them - OK - everything opens and the rear tailgate is unusual (unique I think) in that the window is unframed Perspex, the rear seats fold flat, it has nice detail touches like an aerial, French number plates cast into the bumpers - typical extra features that complete the package. It is also a very attractive object of itself. Added to that it is both mint in its box - and worth very little - I will be keeping it. |
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