MANTA ROB 69 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Well I have been floating about on this here web site for a while and thought it was about time to post a few pick's of me baby. 1988 coupe B Exclusive. History: Well she was first registered in Northern Ireland and stayed there until I got her and was owned and fully restored in 2004 by ( I believe a cousin of Nelson Stewart ) from the Manta 400 web site, if you go on the Manta 400 web site and click our cars and go to Aarons exclusive you can see pic's of her restoration.This is what I was told by the guy I bought it from so if I am incorrect in my statements my apologies I was looking for a good Manta since I sold my last Escort RS2000, I saw many but most were rot box's and working all hours god sends I needed one that I didn't have to spend half my life restoring (some may say the easy way out !!!! ). But she is the cleanest manta I have ever seen underneath fully wax oiled and undercoated not a spot of rust !!. Being married to a Irish lass lead me to Coleraine and this beauty I drove her home to Essex with no major problems but have since had to replace the rear drums, cylinders, shoes, fitted a AP racing clutch, new prop bearing. She has a few scratches to the bonnet but they will be sorted for Billing fingers Xed. Spec: 1988 B coupe Exclusive Quaife lsd Bilstine Fast road coil overs Carlton grooved and drilled discs and callipers 16v 20XE Cav GSI red top on coil pack 17inch OZ racing alloys Borg and Beck AP Racing clutch Stainless de cat exhaust Hope she makes the high standards I have seen on here so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 very nice rob i remember seeing it on Manta 400 web site makes a change one coming back over the water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTA ROB 69 Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 Many thanks Gary being married to a donegal girl i got a fair bit of stick off the family for nicking one back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith1200 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Very nice Rob Keep up the waxing Hopefully we'll get to see her, come billing time Cheers Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Hi Rob. Aye wan bonny motor yiv got there. rab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midasmesh Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Very nice motor indeed a credit to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTA ROB 69 Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Many thanks guy's hopefuly ill have the paint work done for billing and a full valet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 ooo... loverly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyswallox Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Looking brilliant Rob. " I must say it is better seeing it in the flesh " This Beauty could'nt have gone to a better home ... I know you've had a couple of teething issues with it to start with . but that aside .... I'm sure you'll concur the driving experience/handling leaves the Fraud Escrotes way behind ... ( just ask Charlie ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTA ROB 69 Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Many thanks for the kind words John but dont lissen to my son he is 12 and know's not what he is talking about Good to see you both yesterday and hopfuly many more cups of coffee, although bernie does not know how Jane put's up with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyswallox Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I'd like to think it was CHARISMA But in all honesty I think its the Good Looks, Toned Athletic Body & Etonian Accent .......... Having won the Euro-Millions a while ago also helped a little ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEPETE Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Think Red Exclusives look great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTA ROB 69 Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Thanks Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Nice motor you have there buddy.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 What an acheivement, and I don't mean all the good things about that very nice car, I mean that it has come FROM the EMERALD ISLE, over the water to our shores, Very good news indeed!! Welcome to you both. Julian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTA ROB 69 Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 What an acheivement, and I don't mean all the good things about that very nice car, I mean that it has come FROM the EMERALD ISLE, over the water to our shores, Very good news indeed!! Thanks Julian I sure did get some stick from the wife family but they are all MK2 nut's they just did'nt like the nicking one of our's thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyswallox Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Its nice when one comes back !!!! Foot, Boot, and Other comes to mind ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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