Modern Art Monday: 1981 Matra Murena…and it's for sale!

talbot matra murena You love the idea of a sporty two-door coupe, but you have two friends that you’d like to bring along for the ride? Have I got the car for you. It’s a 1981 Matra Murena, and it’s a lovely bit of forbidden fruit set to liven up your Monday afternoon. The Matra Murena is a mish-mash of parts plucked from a variety of French automakers. Talbot supplied the engine, Citroën gave up a gearbox, and both Renault and Peugeot joined in the fun as well. The overall exterior shape is a bit Italian nose meets Japanese/American rear end, while the interior is all French weirdness. See what I mean, after the break. talbot matra murena interior A single row of seats built to suit three people! It’s like an asymmetrical McLaren F1… okay, so it’s nothing even close to that, but I’m trying to think of other three-passenger vehicles (that aren’t pickup trucks) and nothing springs immediately to mind. I’m not trying very hard mind you, because I figured you all have a few at the tips of your typing fingers. [sc:ebay itemid=”321395974665″ linktext=”This specific Matra is currently listed for sale on eBay”]. The asking price is $10,000, and the vehicle is located in Canada. It does appear to be in solid condition, and there’s no question it’s a rare one. Still, the asking price seems a bit steep to me. Anyone with more info (*cough* Jay Ramey *cough*) sound off below. [Source: [sc:ebay itemid=”321395974665″ linktext=”eBay Motors”]]

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