Danny D114BCW Posted September 19, 2010 Posted September 19, 2010 Just seen it on ebay now will this go to Ireland? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OPEL-MANTA-GTE-Hatch-Back-1986-/140455235730?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item20b3c8d092 Quote
Quarter-Life-Crisis Posted September 19, 2010 Posted September 19, 2010 Lovely car but £16k. Surely at that its the most any manta will have fetched (excluding probably all overpriced ridiculous 400's and anything with a daft bodykit on it) Quote
maher the hermit Posted September 19, 2010 Posted September 19, 2010 I know this car well, i should i sold the brand new shell and the money spent rebuilding it was no expense spared. well worth the money it is virtually brand new. sorry to see the current owner is selling it. Quote
Rick-Manta Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 This is John's, our club secretary's car. I'm as surprised as anyone to see it for sale as he must have buried more time, effort and money into it than most people do on their houses. Haven't heard from him for a while so I hope it's for the want of selling Quote
garymanc Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 Just seen it on ebay now will this go to Ireland? i doubt it will after seeing comments elsewere Quote
2908642343 Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 Yep it is mine and is for sale. Got 2 people coming to look tomorrow, have turned one offer down already, so as to some of the comments i have read on other forums the price is what it is and if a buyer is happy to pay then all well and good. Will be really sad to see this go but life is life. John Quote
andyc Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 You also have to remember that this car is one of only three cars in the UK thats hase the orginal factory fit AC system. As said in other posts you won't find a better car and this will still be on the road and un-welded long after most of the other cars. if your other two views fall through let me know as i've a contact in Germany who would be very interetsed Cheers Andy Quote
mantaray Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 Could not agree more, why do peaple always knock down the prices of mantas? This is an excelent example of the mark and worth every penny. I garrentee that it will sell for around the asking price. Quote
Toni Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 I wish I had that sort of cash - I did look down the sofa but no joy Its a great looking car and I prefer Hatches anyway but no doubt if it was a coupe the price wouldnt cause so much debate, good luck with the sale and if my numbers come up on Wednesday Ill be in touch Quote
andyc Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 Quite agree Chris, if thats the money John wants and he gets a buyer, i have one lined up in Europe, then why not. Why should he not ask this money for what is a one of a kind car Andy Quote
2908642343 Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 Toni, Andy Chris; Thanks you for the positive comments, makes a nice change to see positive comments rather than being slated on other forums, the comment i copied from another opel site. "I don't car if he spent £20k on it, it will never be worth more than £4k..... it is a hatch!!!!!" Some people really ought to stop talking the price of our beloved Manta's down and slating them. If people cant be positive then they should really think twice about what they say. The guy who made the above comment obviously does not like hatches................... well there are a lot of people who do and i am one of them............ Toni, if your number do come up on Wednesday drop me a line Quote
Ems Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 Look like a excellent Manta, and worth the asking price for the spec given. If this was a MK2 Escort no one would question the amount! Quote
Danny D114BCW Posted September 20, 2010 Author Posted September 20, 2010 People are entitled to what they think to everything its why the world is round blah blah, its a very different car and not a old rotter as we know due to the new shell and parts etc etc time will tell and good luck with the sale. Quote
garymanc Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 why not have a moan on were the comments are from Quote
paulmanta Posted September 20, 2010 Posted September 20, 2010 I too can vouch for the car, its one of the best examples I have seen for a long time. Best of luck with the sale John. Quote
Cavtastic Posted September 21, 2010 Posted September 21, 2010 (edited) Well, I like it! and people can value it which anyway they wish to. The fact is the owner value the car at £16k. If you are looking for one of the best Manta's available then it's worth it. A 2.8 Capri in this condition would command this figure so why not the GM product which was always the better car in every respect. I do actually like the Capri as well. Good luck with the sale and someone will buy this car for this amount of £ I'm sure Edited September 21, 2010 by Cavtastic Quote
Rick-Manta Posted September 21, 2010 Posted September 21, 2010 why not have a moan on were the comments are from Where are these comments being said? Just out of general interest ya know Quote
rayman Posted September 21, 2010 Posted September 21, 2010 Lets face it a car is worth what the seller thinks it worth and what the buyer will pay for it Quote
Toni Posted September 22, 2010 Posted September 22, 2010 Spot on Rayman - if you had 16k and was happy to spend it on this car then fair dues - some people may call you a donut but would you care you'd have a great car with no tim worm to deal with Quote
Irmscher Man Posted September 27, 2010 Posted September 27, 2010 Nice to see some positives things being said on here.....and all the negative comments on "other" forums - hope it stays that way too! Anyone who knows John or the car will know that this really is one of the best Mantas in the club and certainly the "newest". What you are looking at here is basically a Manta that is only a few years old and that has got to be worth £16k of anyones money. In a way, I hope you don't sell it John as that car is as much part of you as anything. If you do, I hope it goes to a good home and that the new owner appreciates it as much as you do. Best of luck and I hope it works out for the best. PB. Quote
Leon Posted September 27, 2010 Posted September 27, 2010 A car is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. If someone thinks it's worth 16 grand then there's your valuation right there. Value aside, the car really is a stunning example and a true credit to all who have worked on and maintained it. Maybe some super high res pics linked from the auction to really show it off would help John? Car's no good to me though, I'd only stove a rear quarter in coming sideways out of a backroad junction (no idea how I haven't managed that yet with my own hatch, though I have managed to notch up a square wheel ) Quote
lamchop77 Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 Look like a excellent Manta, and worth the asking price for the spec given. If this was a MK2 Escort no one would question the amount! If it was a mk1 escort it would be 30000+ i bet. Whats the price of a modern car brand new shell?.... and there kak. Good luck with the sale, I am a coupe man myself, but that is a nice car, every credit. Chris Quote
Mick Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 (edited) If it was a mk1 escort it would be 30000+ i bet.Chris This is true, I used to have Mk1 and 2 Escorts when I started driving, buy one for £100, drive it until the MOT ran out break it, get £200 buy another for £100 etc... Try doing it now! I used to get Exclusive coupes for 3-400 quid with MOTs not long ago, now they are 2K minimum. Prices are on the up for anything Classic or Retro these days, and for a 'As new' Manta, probably one of very few anywhere it may seem a lot but look around at other cars... Good luck with the sale Edited September 28, 2010 by Mick Quote
Julian Posted September 29, 2010 Posted September 29, 2010 I know this car well, i should i sold the brand new shell and the money spent rebuilding it was no expense spared. well worth the money it is virtually brand new. sorry to see the current owner is selling it. Please don't think that I am being a bit forward, but in all my years in the motor trade, I have never come accros an instance when someone has a new shell in stock so many years after they finished making them, it's a slightly different situation to someone needing a door hinge, for eg, Question, has anyone got a brand new Manta shell? Answer, I may have one packed away somewhere, I'll have a look and let you know!!!! Anyway I know for a fact, if I had plenty money I'd be willing to give £20,000 for that car, when I see all the crap that people pay that sort of money for today, ,that car is well worth the cash that is being asked for it, and I think that the owner will be very sorry that he will have let it go. Quote
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