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SIMCA MATRA Ultra-rare

SIMCA MATRA car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Dave Hamster / CC BY 2.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2025 Q4
23
6 licensed17 SORN
■ 0 (0.0%) yr/yr
Peak: 23 in 2024 Q1 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 6 12 17 23 2014 Q32020 Q22025 Q4

How rare is it?

Genuinely rare — only 23 left on UK roads.

Rarer than 73% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.

About the MATRA

The Matra-Simca MS670 was a Group 5 prototype race car introduced in 1972 for the World Championship for Makes. The MS670 replaced the previous Matra-Simca MS660C.

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

SIMCA MATRA — questions & answers

How many SIMCA MATRA are left in the UK?

As of 2025 Q4, 23 SIMCA MATRA were still registered in the UK — 6 licensed and on the road, plus 17 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the SIMCA MATRA rare?

The SIMCA MATRA is genuinely rare, with only 23 left, making it rarer than 73% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Is the SIMCA MATRA increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of SIMCA MATRA on UK roads held steady.

What fuel do most SIMCA MATRA use?

Most SIMCA MATRA run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.

When did the SIMCA MATRA peak?

The SIMCA MATRA peaked at 23 registered in 2024 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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