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Matra-Simca Bagheera

list of three-seater sports cars is rather a short one, dominated by the £20m McLaren F1, but it’s a cool talking point nonetheless. French sports cars are often viewed with some scepticism in the UK, but the Bagheera offers great looks and some interesting racing heritage. Although incredibly rare, it’s also largely forgotten and that means the Matra can still be available at an appealing price.

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