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SIMCA MATRA Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 24 SIMCA MATRAs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1 (4.3%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the SIMCA MATRA is rarer than 73% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 24 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 73% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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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.
SIMCA MATRA — questions & answers
How many SIMCA MATRA are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 24 SIMCA MATRA were still registered in the UK — 7 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 24 left, making it rarer than 73% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the SIMCA MATRA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of SIMCA MATRA on UK roads rose by 1 (4.3%).
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 24 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.