MartinRS2K Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) 1974 Opel Manta 1.9 Berlinetta - Blue I only bought this car 8 weeks ago and I am gutted that it has to go, but a car has become available that I have been after for over a year now and I don't have the extra space to keep both of them The car was owned by the previous keeper for nearly 20 years and was restored by him before I bought it. The body condition is excellent and the chassis is solid and with a little bit off attention to the paintwork (it was my winter plan) then this car will look stunning. The engine is in excellent mechanical condition (103000 miles) as is the gearbox and all electrics that are working. The car has a Weber carburettor replacing the Solex unit that was fitted originally. The interior is in excellent condition as it has been fully re-trimmed recently. The car uses one key that opens all doors,boot and starts the car and comes with 3 spares. There are a few small marks on the doors where it has been opened in a tight garage by the previous owner, but these do not detract from the cars condition. The only issues I can find with the car are that it has a knock when in reverse (After speaking to some people on this forum I think it needs a new gearbox rubber) and when it has sat for a couple of weeks it takes approximately 10-15 seconds of turning the engine over to get it to start up. My plan was to take it to my local Weber agent over the Winter to clean the carb/jets and set it up on the rolling road. The car is taxed until the end of January 2010 and MOT'd until 3rd August 2010. It will come with all the spares that I got with the car including 1 x Bonnet, 3 x Wings, Front and Rear Lights, Various cables, 2 x Rear Opening 1/4 Windows, 1 x Gearbox, Exhaust Manifold and downpipe, Front Grilles x 2, Fibreglass Manta Turbo Front Bib Spoiler, Solex Carburettor, Cylinder Head, Rocker Cover, Original Steering Wheel and other bits and pieces. The car is located just outside Carlisle on the border of Scotland (Junction 45 of M6) If you have any questions please call me on 07979 966633 NEW PRICE £2300 BEFORE IT GOES ON eBAY TOMORROW Edited October 2, 2009 by MartinRS2K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim nolan Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 ooohhhh i likes that thats very tempting,,,,,,,,,,, very !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinRS2K Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 Looks like the car is SOLD and will be going to its new home this weekend. Thanks for the interest from those that have contacted me regarding the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toni1 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 (edited) pm'd you Edited September 29, 2009 by toni1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinRS2K Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 Car is back For Sale and will be going on eBay at the weekend if not sold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Pm'd you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinRS2K Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 (edited) Looks like the car is going on eBay this weekend as 3 people have now said they want the car and all 3 have now changed their mind for various reasons Now I go for the lottery of Thiefbay tomorrow unless it sells today, so wish me luck Car will be sold as nowhere to keep here (unless I leave her outside) in 2 weeks time NEW PRICE £2300...... Edited October 2, 2009 by MartinRS2K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinRS2K Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 Car is now SOLD and has gone away with it's new owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Good you got a buyer for it, seemed a reasonable car from the pics, where abouts roughly is it away to, or is the new owner on here,,,,,,,,,,, own up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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