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Jun 11, 2014 16:14:42 GMT
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1983 Talbot Matra Rancho by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr SOLD / 01733 425140 / 07976 935046 / sales@kgfclassiccars.co.uk / Peterborough An incredibly rare and versatile Talbot Matra Rancho with just 33,153 miles from new. EQUIPMENTMoulded bumpers, body side protection, front crash bar, laminated windscreen, tinted glass, two speed wipers, locking petrol cap, tailgate wash/wipe, heated rear window, sliding rear windows, halogen headlamps, auxiliary driving lamps, roof rack, cigar lighter, split tailgate, inertia reel seatbelts, Veglia clock. Dealer fit options; Additional revolving search lamps. EXTERIORThis remarkable survivor is a testament to the pioneering vision of Talbot to create arguably the worlds first sports utility and family saloon hybrid. This brilliant Rancho is finished in Talbot White and presents amazingly well with a bright uniform shine. There is no rust or corrosion or evidence of welds repairs, however remedial paintwork in some areas has been routinely undertaken to a high standard. All trim sections and rugged body mouldings are intact and in excellent order, as is the glass. The optional extra and impossible to source scuttle mounted search lamps are intact although one has a small crack in the plastic housing and the driving lamps have minor internal chrome deterioration. This hugely versatile example has been further adapted for wheel chair access when new by Smulders Systems whilst permanently retaining the rear bench seat. This conversion is facilitated by a rear lowering ramp and an ingenuous electric motor fitted to compress the rear springs and lower the entire rear of the car and allow effortless wheelchair access with safety restraint belt fitted. The ultimate dare to be different classic! INTERIORThe rugged and practical yet hugely comfortable interior space is completely original. The large reclining front seats and matching rear bench in grey vinyl with check cloth centre panels are immaculate and completely free from wear, commensurate with such a low mileage example. The durable and washable rubber floor coverings are completely intact and the clean headlining is in excellent order with only three tiny nicks to the fabric. The delightfully sparse yet functional dashboard and fascia are pristine and completely original even down to the original working factory radio! All controls and functions operate seamlessly apart from the electric clock that is inoperable. The gauges display healthy readings with no warning lights. A tremendously well preserved interior, exactly as Talbot Matra intended. ENGINE & TRANSMISSIONThe original four cylinder 1442cc engine produces 80bhp and 88.5lb.ft of torque allowing fair performance in modern traffic with a top speed of 90mph and 0-62 time of 16.3 seconds. The engine fires up instantly and is surprisingly quiet, most unlike a Talbot! The four speed all synchromesh gearbox is vague but exactly correct in its operation and the driver soon becomes accustomed to its use. WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKESThe factory fitted styled pressed steel wheels remain fitted and are shod in brand new 185/70 R14 tyres. The oversize wheels together with uprated suspension offer increased ground clearance over the saloon car variants and cement the appeal of this dependable leisure vehicle. Hydraulic dual circuit braking system with vacuum servo assistance incorporate 9.2in front discs and 9in rear drums to offer excellent straight line stopping power. HISTORY FILESupplied new by Peugeot Talbot Main Dealer George Blair Addlestone Ltd, this example was registered new on 25th May 1983. A fantastic history file with comprehensive MOT history fully documents the incredibly low 33,153 miles covered, and a vast collection of invoices clearly illustrate the cossetted ownership. The original handbook and dealer guides are present and even the ‘Talbot Certicarte’ identity card forms part of the impressive history file. The previous keeper Mr S Cripps an avid classic car enthusiast purchased the car in order to relive memories of collecting his new born son from hospital in a Rancho he owned from new! The acquisition of two more classic cars has led him to part with this example ready for the next keeper to enjoy and preserve. Of 57,792 vehicles produced and with only four licensed examples remaining on UK roads, this pioneering and perhaps the worlds first ‘soft roader’ represents an incredibly rare survivor with immense practicality, versatility and onlooker intrigue in adundance! MOT April 2015, Tax September 2014, HPI Clear. To see a video of this car please click on the link below:To see a full set of photographs of this car please click on the link below:www.flickr.com/photos/kgfclassiccars/sets/72157645108606221'Like us' or 'Follow us' for exciting new cars coming soon at KGF Classic Cars:www.facebook.com/KGFClassiccartwitter.com/KGFClassicCars 1983 Talbot Matra Rancho by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr 1983 Talbot Matra Rancho by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr 1983 Talbot Matra Rancho by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr 1983 Talbot Matra Rancho by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr 1983 Talbot Matra Rancho by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr 1983 Talbot Matra Rancho by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr 1983 Talbot Matra Rancho by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr 1983 Talbot Matra Rancho by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr 1983 Talbot Matra Rancho by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr 1983 Talbot Matra Rancho by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr 1983 Talbot Matra Rancho by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr 1983 Talbot Matra Rancho by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr 1983 Talbot Matra Rancho by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr 1983 Talbot Matra Rancho by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr
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Last Edit: Jun 23, 2014 15:42:02 GMT by KGF1
KGF Classic Cars
Unit 6c
Roundhouse Close
Peterborough
PE1 5TA
01733 425140
sales@kgfclassiccars.co.uk
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cozz
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Jun 11, 2014 20:33:13 GMT
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we had 2 of these when i was a kid
a beige one, then a silver one, with rear facing seats in the back
the styling was WAY ahead of their time, unusual, even back then
tailgate as standard splits and folds down (like range rover)
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Last Edit: Jun 11, 2014 20:34:19 GMT by cozz
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Jun 11, 2014 21:27:16 GMT
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What a mental car, kind of reminds me of the car homer simpson made!
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Jun 11, 2014 22:59:23 GMT
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Used to love these when I was a kid, still look great now. Can't see this being around long.
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New cars. Who needs em.....
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Jun 11, 2014 23:36:11 GMT
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I took this out for a drive today, and it really is very good. I'm quite tempted myself... ![](http://www.frontseatdriver.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/10269123_10152524943894602_4493123182610059508_o.jpg)
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Jun 12, 2014 21:36:05 GMT
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All sorts of awesome! why buy a new car when something like this is cooler and cheaper!
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Thanks for all the positive comments chaps! Much appreciated.
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KGF Classic Cars
Unit 6c
Roundhouse Close
Peterborough
PE1 5TA
01733 425140
sales@kgfclassiccars.co.uk
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Jun 13, 2014 18:07:18 GMT
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You have got to be pulling our chain on this one!! We all admire the cars you sell, but I didnt think you sold ghosts!! And what a ghost it is! These were superb motors if they lasted, and boy did they not. 10/10 for finding this pot of do-do jizz, I'm speechless for once. a rarer than rare bump kgf.
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If it aint broke, take it apart and find out why!!
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Jun 15, 2014 10:21:31 GMT
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Love these!! one one those cars me and my Bro's always talk about as we loved them but started to wonder if they ever even existed!? I always wondered weather the Designer of the Land Rover Discovery once he'd nicked the design from this destroyed them all.. hee hee. ![](http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h365/tigertownV6/Land-Rover-Discovery-3-600x400_zps8e09a85e.jpg)
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Jun 15, 2014 21:16:11 GMT
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You have got to be pulling our chain on this one!! We all admire the cars you sell, but I didnt think you sold ghosts!! And what a ghost it is! These were superb motors if they lasted, and boy did they not. 10/10 for finding this pot of do-do jizz, I'm speechless for once. a rarer than rare bump kgf. Took the words out of my mouth there, I remember these when I was in secondary school, and they was getting rusty then, and that was back in 1985 ![(rofl)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/rofl.png) Possibly the cleanest Rancho - as Clarkson would say ''IN The WOooorld' ![8-)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cool.png)
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'79 Cossie ran Cortina - Sold
2000 Fozzer 2.0 turbo snow beast
'85 Opel Manta GSI - Sold
03 A class Mercedes
Looking for a FD Ventora - Anyone?
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Jun 15, 2014 22:26:57 GMT
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They are still out there, this one used to live around the corner from me a few years back, that was also a wheelchair converted one and was very low mileage. ![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4023/4470808446_12898c3a67_z.jpg) ![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4003/4470812632_bdc46f4f94_z.jpg)
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Jun 16, 2014 17:06:41 GMT
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Imagine putting a land rover 4x4 system under it and waxoyl it to death! (Deep thoughts) I'm getting a feeling about this, and At that price it aint that dear either.
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If it aint broke, take it apart and find out why!!
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Jun 17, 2014 15:43:33 GMT
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They are still out there, this one used to live around the corner from me a few years back, that was also a wheelchair converted one and was very low mileage. ![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4023/4470808446_12898c3a67_z.jpg) ![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4003/4470812632_bdc46f4f94_z.jpg) This looks great!!!
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KGF Classic Cars
Unit 6c
Roundhouse Close
Peterborough
PE1 5TA
01733 425140
sales@kgfclassiccars.co.uk
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fred
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Jun 17, 2014 21:51:10 GMT
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Darn someone else has a blinking TARDIS!! ![:P](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/tongue.png) Unless he Nobbed it from Mr KGF, I see a nice Princess, and what looks like the front end of a tasty old Beeemer there too
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'79 Cossie ran Cortina - Sold
2000 Fozzer 2.0 turbo snow beast
'85 Opel Manta GSI - Sold
03 A class Mercedes
Looking for a FD Ventora - Anyone?
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Jun 17, 2014 22:53:35 GMT
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That BMW is my old 1602, loved that car. Anyway good luck with the sale!
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Jun 23, 2014 15:42:11 GMT
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KGF Classic Cars
Unit 6c
Roundhouse Close
Peterborough
PE1 5TA
01733 425140
sales@kgfclassiccars.co.uk
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