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ARTESIA - Maison de Ventes à Châtellerault

2 - MATRA M530 A from January 1970 (rare first version).
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Estimate €12,000 - €16,000
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Description
MATRA M530 A from January 1970 (rare first version). 2+2 coupé with convertible roof (T-top). Chassis number: 0005285, 10 cv Colour: dark green; black imitation leather interior. Engine: Original Ford 1,700 cc V4, 75 chevaux. Vehicle registration document: French Date of first registration: 02/01/1970 Uncertified odometer reading: 95,168 km MOT valid until 13/10/2026 Fibreglass bodywork in fine original condition, presenting a consistent overall appearance. The carpets in this vehicle are well-worn but not original. All original accessories are present, notably the oval aluminium and leather steering wheel and the complete, sporty six-dial dashboard. Fitted with four Dunlop SP6 tyres showing minimal wear. Chrome trim in good condition (will require a light clean) and a plexiglass rear window. Functional retractable headlight system. Engine bay in fine condition, true to the original, as is the underbody. A wonderful opportunity to acquire a rare first-series model (530 A) featuring its distinctive front end – the most sought-after version for the discerning enthusiast, particularly in this colour combination. This car was nicknamed, upon its release, the ‘friends’ car’ in reference to the Yéyé magazine ‘Salut les copains’. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 1967, the Matra 530 was the first true production sports car developed by Matra. Designed by Philippe Guédon, it stood out for its particularly original architecture for its time, combining a rear mid-engine layout, four seats, a polyester body and a targa-style roof. Its name, ‘530’, refers to the R530 air-to-air missile, developed by Matra, a nod to the manufacturer’s aeronautical origins. The powertrain consists of a compact and robust 1,699 cm³ Ford V4 engine, mounted transversely in a rear-mid position. From 1969 onwards, the engine was fitted with a twin-barrel carburettor and produced around 75 ch. This development gave rise to the M 530 A, recognisable in particular by its mechanical improvements and distinctive styling. With its mid-engine layout, composite bodywork and removable roof, the M 530 remains one of the most distinctive creations of the French motoring industry in the 1960s and 1970s, and represents an important milestone in Matra’s history. The Matra 530 A is relatively rare today and highly sought-after, given that only 3,731 examples of this model were produced, and many have since been scrapped. A two-door coupé with a retractable roof, finished in forest green with the paintwork restored to match the original colour, and featuring a black leather interior. Original steel wheels fitted with chrome hubcaps.
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About the sale PRESTIGE – 20TH-CENTURY ART & DESIGN – CHÂTEAU DE VAYRES
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Auction time 10/17/2026 at 2:00 PM
Lot description modified on 10/15/2026 at 11:39 AM
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