TALBOT · TALBOT MATRA · Cars
TALBOT MATRA Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 10 TALBOT 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 (11.1%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the TALBOT MATRA is rarer than 79% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 10 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 79% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the MATRA
The Matra Bagheera is a sports car built by the automotive division of the French engineering group Matra from 1973 to 1980, in cooperation with automaker Simca. It was marketed as the Matra-Simca Bagheera until its final year of production, when its designation was changed to the Talbot-Matra Bagheera following Chrysler Europe's demise and subsequent takeover by PSA.
TALBOT MATRA — questions & answers
How many TALBOT MATRA are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 10 TALBOT MATRA were still registered in the UK — 3 licensed and on the road, plus 7 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the TALBOT MATRA rare?
The TALBOT MATRA is genuinely rare, with only 10 left, making it rarer than 79% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the TALBOT MATRA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of TALBOT MATRA on UK roads rose by 1 (11.1%).
What fuel do most TALBOT MATRA use?
Most TALBOT MATRA run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the TALBOT MATRA peak?
The TALBOT MATRA peaked at 10 registered in 2015 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.