Talbot–Matra Rancho

Talbot–Matra Rancho. 1979–84 (prod. 56,700 approx. incl. Matra–Simca Rancho) 3-door estate, 3-door utility. F/F, 1442 cm³ (4 cyl. OHV). Renamed Matra–Simca Rancho soft-roader, with few mechanical and trim differences. Luxury Rancho X and heavier-duty Grand Raid with limited-slip differential in 1980. Limited-edition Midnight model the same year. Découvrable utility from 1981. Comments for Matra–Simca Rancho apply here, including rust problems.

Manufacturing location: Romorantin-Lanthenay, France

Marque: Talbot | Predecessor: Matra–Simca Rancho

Off-site link

• Rootes-Chrysler.co.uk: Matra Rancho