Another not an XM!!

MTXM · Post by **MTXM** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 7:16 pm

I saw one of these yesterday that happened to belong to anther XM enthusiast who also has an Alpine and Lotus Elite. Unfortunately the car was a non runner and partly obscured under a cover but it looked great me. Here is some further info: http://www.rootes-chrysler.co.uk/car-de ... heera.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I must admit I have not come across this lovely little French car before. With regards, Matthew T.

Post by **Dieselman** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 7:22 pm

It is decades since I saw one of those, but the triple seating is noteworthy.

Their other model, the Rancho was the forerunner to today's "soft roaders".

Eddie nuff · Post by **Eddie nuff** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 7:31 pm

The Bagheera just screams Alfa to me, especially the rear end. And the Rancho was just light years ahead of its time.

MTXM · Post by **MTXM** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 9:17 pm

One comment I read Neil was that the styling was more Italian than French, but still very nice I think! I am not so sure about the Rancho Will, for myself at least! Regards, Matthew T.

Post by **russ92xmsed** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 9:53 pm

There is a Matra Murena that lives somewhere round here. Again a three seater. Interesting little sports cars Matra Simcas.
The interiors are brilliant, single spoke steering wheel too.

captainhaddock · Post by **captainhaddock** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 10:51 pm

I saw a Bagheera in February in Francen and....I had my XM parked next to a Lancia Thesus. No pics......

Nice cars all.

jorgy · Post by **jorgy** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 11:52 pm

I remember being very impressed by a Rancho someone owned at school back then -there was nothing else similar. Maybe only the Lada Niva. But the Rancho looked much more futuristic.

I hadn't realised the Baghera and Murena were two different cars!

I just learnt of the existence of this though, and I like it even more:

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What a design. Look at how they concoted the various forms making up the car. So unique. Makes me want to cry. Take me back! I can't stand 2015's roads!

George

Vince · Post by **Vince** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 10:04 pm

Im sure the Matra Bagheera is one of CitroJim's dream cars

captainhaddock · Post by **captainhaddock** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 10:11 pm

Citrojim isn't on here anymore Vince, sold his XM

Sadly missed with that much technical knowledge and humor..

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