Barn Find Talbot Matra Rancho 26 Years in Storage Will it Run ? Old Skull Garage

Welcome to Old Skull Garage! In this exciting episode, we uncover a true barn find: a Talbot Matra Rancho that has been dry stored for 26 years. This part-restored classic was a challenge to extract, requiring us to pull it sideways out of an underground garage before a recovery truck winched it up and transported it to our workshop.
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Join us for a thorough walkaround of the Talbot Matra Rancho as we examine its unique features and inspect the less-than-perfect repairs it has endured over the years. The real question is, will this classic car start after all these years? There’s only one way to find out-watch the video to see if we can bring this vintage gem back to life!
Car Details:
Model: Talbot Matra Rancho
Engine Size: 1.4L Inline-4
Production Years: 1977-1984
History: The Talbot Matra Rancho was a unique crossover utility vehicle produced by the French automaker Matra in cooperation with Simca, which later became part of Talbot. It was designed as an off-road leisure vehicle with a spacious interior, distinctive styling, and practical utility features. Despite its rugged appearance, the Rancho was based on a Simca 1100 platform and offered a front-wheel-drive layout.
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#OldSkullGarage #TalbotMatraRancho #BarnFind #ClassicCarRestoration #VintageCars #CarRescue #CarRepair #RestorationProject #WillItStart #CarHistory #TalbotRancho

[@andyallen632]

Hello Borris these were a fun and practical car so pleare restore it with love I am not wowed by the colour Brown was popular back then good luck with it Best Regards Andy Allen.

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

Hi Andy. The car will be restored by the new owner. So, who I was filming with Zoltan. He is the new owner. If he makes some progress, I might visit him again ☺️

[@uhn100]

@@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow Thank you for your reply Andy Allen

[@iangerrard321]

I have loved these ever since I saw a new one as a boy doing a cross country event. It had the screen mounted spotting lamps.

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

They are cool looking cars for sure :) I bet with dose spot lights look like a prover expedition vehicle :)

[@iangerrard321]

​@@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShowI've always loved that type of vehicle since then. I now use a kangoo fitted out for utility use. And have a series 2A Land Rover.

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

Sounds like you have a nice set up. Series 2A Land Rovers are a good looking 4x4`s. I road tested a series 3 few years ago. Was a bit tight for me. But I own a Daihatsu F20. Absolutely love it .

[@DarrenJones042]

Simca 1.5, same as the Alpine or Horison near enough

[@GasoliniASMR]

Sweet sweet car

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

It is indeed 👍

[@philipsparrow7977]

Hi Boris. Haven't seen one of these for many years, there were a few here in the UK back in the 80s I seem to recall. I never knew quite what they were supposed to be, just a bit quirky I guess.

[@OldSkullGarage-MotoringShow]

Hi Phil. This car is rare everywhere now. They always been quirky :) Like many other inexpensive car with not much following they just disappeared ... Im glad they find me to make a video with them :)