Matra MS 670 chassis 001 at Le Mans 1972

The Matra MS 670 chassis 001 Le Mans 1972

The Matra MS 670 chassis 001 Le Mans 1972

The 1972 Matra MS670, chassis 001, estimate €4 to 7.5 million (US $4.4 to 8.3 million), on offer at the Artcurial Paris Rétrombile 2021 sale, is the car driven by Graham Hill and Henri Pescarolo to a famous victory in the 1972 24 Hours of Le Mans race.

The 1972 Matra MS 670, winner of the 1972 Le Mans 24 Hour Race, sold for a marque record €5,756,525 as the top result at the Artcurial Parisienne 2021 classic car auction in February 2021. The hammer came down at €5 million but once premium and 20% VAT were added, €6,907,200 / $8,305,735 was due.

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