Trending
Vintage Road & Racecar
You are at:»»»»Immersed in Matra
The author’s first sight of a Matra came at Le Mans, in 1968, and was this MS630 driven by Henri Pescarolo and Johnny Servoz-Gavin. Photo: Ed McDonough

Immersed in Matra

0
By on 2017, All Access Paywall, Region, September '17, UK/Europe, Vintage Racecar Archives, Vintage Racecar Articles, Vintage Racecar Feature, Vintage Racecar Features

Nearly 50 years ago I stood on the bank at Mulsanne Corner and watched the bright French sun flash on the windscreen of the #24 Matra driven by Henri Pescarolo and Johnny Servoz-Gavin. There were so many things that made a lasting impression on my first visit to Le Mans all those years ago, but...

Access to the full article is limited to online subscribers only.
Log In Subscribe Now
1 2 3 4 5 6
Share.

Related Articles

 Phil Remington Phil Remington From hot rods on California’s dry lakes, to the Scarabs (both sports cars and Formula One), to the Cobras and Ford GT40s (Marks I, II...
HSR and Peter Auto Adopt Common GpC Rules Officials from Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) and Peter Auto have announced an exclusive partnership that will allow both organizations to adopt a co...
Spying Motor racing has recently been rocked by espionage scandals, but it was ever thus. In 1929, “Leon Dury” swapped two Millers for three Bugattis, and Et...
SVRA U.S. Vintage Grand Prix Watkins Glen, Watkins Glen, NY July 23-26, 2015 Mitch Eitel’s 1964 Elva Mk7S.Photo: Michael Casey-DiPleco Here’s the 1965 Corvette of James...

Comments are closed.