MATRA Museum
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2026 8:27 pm
I don't know if MATRA is a well-known brand where you live, so I'm taking you on a tour of the MATRA museum, located in the small town of Romorantin, practically in the middle of nowhere 
MATRA was a missile manufacturer, and in 1964 it ventured into the automotive industry.
Some old F1 :
F1 1968 with the fabulous V12 :
In 1969, Matra become World Champion with J. Stewart with the V8 Ford, the other car is running the V12 MATRA.
Other F1 from 1970 and 1971 :
In 1972, MATRA won the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the MS670
Other MATRA from LE MANS :
Several V12 F1 or LE MANS, from 1967 to 1981 :
Even a Flat 12 :
The last engine V6 Turbo for 1982 (never race)
But MATRA also makes roads cars
The Djet :
The 530 (It was also the name of a missile)
Bagheera :
Murena :
Rancho :
MATRA made also the Renault ESPACE (1, 2, 3 and AvanTime)
But my favorite Espace is the F1 :
The rear axle of a Williams, 4 seats and the V10 Renault :
The beast :
MATRA was a missile manufacturer, and in 1964 it ventured into the automotive industry.
Some old F1 :
F1 1968 with the fabulous V12 :
In 1969, Matra become World Champion with J. Stewart with the V8 Ford, the other car is running the V12 MATRA.
Other F1 from 1970 and 1971 :
In 1972, MATRA won the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the MS670
Other MATRA from LE MANS :
Several V12 F1 or LE MANS, from 1967 to 1981 :
Even a Flat 12 :
The last engine V6 Turbo for 1982 (never race)
But MATRA also makes roads cars
The Djet :
The 530 (It was also the name of a missile)
Bagheera :
Murena :
Rancho :
MATRA made also the Renault ESPACE (1, 2, 3 and AvanTime)
But my favorite Espace is the F1 :
The rear axle of a Williams, 4 seats and the V10 Renault :
The beast :
