KevinBricknall Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I know this section should be for Manta project but i've just purchased a 1988 Cavalier Calibre it which is a rare cr for £350.00. The car has been garaged for 3-4 years due to previous owner having personal problems. After having a good look over the car the only rot is on one of the sills about this size of two 50p's other than that the car seems very solid. I know this models has a reputation of rusting so I was suprised to find one in this condition. Just need to get it Taxed and MOTed. Can anyone tell me the difference between a it and a none it Calibre? OMOC: 5887 1986 Opel Manta GTE and the something else has arrived its a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier Calibre it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entwistlecymru Posted May 10, 2007 Author Share Posted May 10, 2007 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vauxhall_Cavalier The last Cavalier Mark II to be produced was the Cavalier Calibre. Based on the SRi130 with styling from Aston Martin/Tickford and the bodykit, sports suspension and exhaust being produced by Irmscher, it was a limited production run of only 500 cars. The car came with a very high specification including a trip computer, Recaro seats, power windows and power steering. It cost around £13,000 when released in 1987. It now has classic status, as only 71 are registered with the DVLA, of which less than 20 are thought to be on the road. OMOC #5826..... 79 SRB coupe - 'interesting project', 79 Cav saloon - 'another interesting project', 1993 Senator 24v. Yakshimash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Dropped on a good one there then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyswallox Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Looks like you've had a right result there, Kev....Well done M8 Minor restro = Leave it in the garage for a few years = make yourself a good few bob.........Buy yourself a pukka Manta with the proceeds..............................[^][^][^].........[] KEEP THE SHINEY-SIDE UP OMOC #5916 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaMad Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Nice one, a rare find there. Also, glad you called it by its proper name. Many people and Vauxhall related mags (guess who) often refer to it as a Cavalier Calibra[V] whatever that is David OMOC Member 420 http://www.mantamad.fsnet.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian N Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I heard about this from a Mr Virco, you've got a decent car there Kevin! You'd best get the rust sorted on it and store it up, those cars are worth a bit these days especially to the MK2 Cav club! [:0] Oh and on a side note, I love the number plate [] [] (being i own a E30 BMW!! Hahahaha) Sills?, what are those bits of rust laying on the floor then? BOJ, Jodie, Chicken$h!t Spares, Racer in waiting, GONE! [] OMOC 5714 http://www.clockservicing.co.uk/ For any clock repairs try here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pma Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Mate had one of those many moons ago,just to echo some of the others,thats f'in bargain mate,i haven't seen one of those for sale for many years,and it looks in such good nick.Do the bits and pieces,stick it in your garage,and watch the value of it go through the roof,very rare indeed,well done mate!!! (ps,don't suppose you'd take £200.00 cash for it.........didn't think so) Paul Ansell omoc 5963 (Birmingham) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d818anr Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 dont stick it in the garage, enjoy it! Andy Turner a.k.a Fat Southern B'stard membership no: 3783 "its all going flat cap and walking stick instead of Rally jacket and bottle of beer....." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 That cav is awesome, my favourite type. Theres a mint one on migweb powered by a c20let. OMOC 5997 1986 Manta 400 Replica with Carlton GSI 24V http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Tnyp9tRXRo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinBricknall Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Here is a few more pictures. The garage put it through an MOT today to see what happened. I didnt pass but the items it failed on are minor. Missing Fuel Cap Missing Clamp on Exhaust Tyre 2 x Rust Holes Head Light Bulb There a couple of advisorys. Chip in Screen Tyre rubbing oil pipe Rust on fuel pipe and that is it. Have found the old tax discs in glove box and the last time it was taxed was 2002 which means its been hiden in a garage for 5 years. This BMW E30 is also down at the garage I use. The owner is having it done to take back to the Nurburgring. While I was down there they also had a Serria in for a Service. Seemed like the late 80's early 90's all over again. [][][8D] OMOC: 5887 1986 Opel Manta GTE and the something else has arrived its a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier Calibre it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 nice e30 there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonymanta Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Top Man Kevin!! - looks like we'll be opening a GM museum in MK soon! Truly impressive - is this your mate who does work on your Manta then? Better get an agreed value insurance on this one - that's for sure! Will be calling you soon to get a peak [] [][][][][] Cheers, Simon. 1987 2.0 GTE Hatchback 1971 Opel Commodore Coupe Old Mantas never die, they just get faster ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Have a look at page 46 of the latest Total Vauxhall (June 2007 issue). There's a Mk2 Cavalier Hatch with a 16v engine fitted in there. I'm sure you'll find it of interest. Your car is a classic piece of late 1980's motoring. A real timewarp. You'll be wanting a huge in-car cellphone and big red braces for your trousers to complete the look now.[8D] The engine would make a nice donor to uprate an 1800 Manta if you decide to go for a 16v motor yourself too. Cheers, Joe. Please log into this site from the Home page folks. It helps to keep it as the first Manta site listed on Google. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinBricknall Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 I kow ne thing if I installed a huge 1980's in-car cellphone I could leave it in the car as no one would nick it!!! OMOC: 5887 1986 Opel Manta GTE and the something else has arrived its a 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier Calibre it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavtastic Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Good buy you have there, I am a masive fan of mk2 Cavs, but not these plastic clad machines Im afraid. Go on to MK2cav.com and show them the car they will be really chuffed to see this baby! Its worth a lot of money if it's original well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinBricknall Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Just had the water pump changed on this. Have a look at the pictures of the old one below. Looks like something was growing on it!! OMOC: 5887 1986 Opel Manta GTE 1988 Vauxhall Cavalier Calibre (Cousin it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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