drew Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 (edited) HERE I HAVE FOR SALE A 1975 / 76 OPEL MANTA COUPE, THIS CAR IS IN NEED OF SOME WELDING TO O/SIDE SILL AT THE REAR A SMALL PLATE REQUIRED ON N/SIDE AND O/SIDE FRONT JACKING POINTS AND A COUPLE OF PLATES ON THE O/SIDE FRONT CHASSIS LEG AT THE SWAN NECK.THIS CAR HAS NOT HAD ANY WELDING THAT I HAVE SEEN, THE INNER WINGS ARE GOOD THE BOOT FLOOR IS GOOD THE ONLY BAD PART ON THE BODY IS THE DOORS, THE CAR IS A 1.9 AUTOMATIC AND RUNS AND DRIVES VERY WELL, ALL THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN SORTED AND WORK WELL, INTERIOR IS OK APPART FROM THE DASH TOP THAT HAS CRACKS ON BUT THERE WILL BE A GOOD SECOND HAND ONE INCLUDED. THE VYNAL WOOD ON THE DOOR CARDS HAS COME AWAY. THE CHROME IS OK THERE IS A RUBBING STRIP OF THE FRONT BUMPER BUT IT IS WITH THE CAR. THE CAR HAS HEADLAMP WASH WIPE AND A FACTORY SUNROOF NO RUST ON IT THOUGH, I HAVE REMOVED THE VYNAL ROOF AS IT WAS RIPPED. BUT YOU CAN SEE THERE IS NO RUST. THE PAINT WORK IS NOT TO GOOD IT HAS BEEN PAINTED A LONG TIME AGO AND HAS MICROBLISTERS ON IT ON MOST PANELS. I DONT HAVE THE V5 YET BUT I HAVE APPLIED FOR IT. I CAN DO THE WORK ON THE CAR AND MOT IT FOR THE BUYER IF THIS IS REQUIRED. THIS CAR WITH SOME TIME SPENT ON IT WOULD BE A GOOD SOLID B SERIES COUPE. THE CAR IS LOCATED IN AMBLESIDE CUMBRIA. I AM LOOKING FOR £800.00 ono OR £1000.00 WITH A 12 MONTHS MOT. ANY QUESTIONS GIVE ME A CALL ON 07977950044. Edited December 27, 2010 by drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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garymanc Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 looks a bargain that andy,happy new year to you and the family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 What a lovely car, and what an absolute superb price, nice to see in these days of overinflated, overvalued, unfinished projects, that there are good people around selling good vehicles at good prices. If space, cash and time permitted I'd love this as a resto project to restore to 100% original. (with just a few unseen performance tweeks of course) Wish you very good luck with the sale Drew, you deserve a no nonsense sale on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Holy Sh1t!! Thats what my B is suposed to look like! Thats one tidy example and wish mine was that clean. I dont think my paint will polish back to that colour though hahaha. Good luck with the sale bargain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta400john Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 This looks VERY similar to one that was for sale in Glasgow/Ayrshire area about 6 weeks ago.....is it the same car per chance?? Nice car!! John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew Posted December 28, 2010 Author Share Posted December 28, 2010 THANKS FOR THE COMMENTS GUYS,HI JOHN THIS ISNT THE SAME CAR, THIS CAR CAME FROM THE BATH AREA.I AM GOING TO SET TO AND DO THE WELDING TOMMORROW,I WILL BE TAKING PICTURES SO THE NEW OWNER CAN SEE IT HAS NOT BEEN BODGED UP TO GET IT THROUGH THE MOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta400john Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Drew, Glad to hear that 'cause that means there's another like it ! Great colour for a 70's car and interior to match. Hope the new owner keeps it as is........ or maybe get's some new vinyl for the roof. John. Ambleside eh.............that's just a wee run down the M6. Hmmmmm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 (edited) B series steel always fills me with envy Another good one from the Manta man from the lakes EDIT, wow just noticed it's on a 'P' reg, early or what! Edited December 28, 2010 by Kevin Abbott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 Fantastic car, seen it and its a give away at that price. Sorry to comment honestly on it eh Kev??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 I think a grand with 12 months ticket is a billy bargain. What a lovely car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 think you have been drinking too much beer over xmas to sell at that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 THANKS AGAIN GARY FOR LOADING THE PICS. AS YOU CAN SEE THERE WAS MORE TO DO ON THE CHASSIS LEG THAN I THOUGHT,GOOD AND SOLID NOW THOUGH WITH ALL THE ROT CUT OUT AND THE PAINT THAT I USED IS THE SORT YOU CAN WELD THROUGH SO THERE IS A GOOD COAT BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER SKINS, ONLY ONE MORE JACKING POINT AND THE BACK OF THE SILL AND ITS OF FOR MOT TUESDAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksdevil Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Cracking looking coupe there Surely won't be for sale for long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribe of Lincoln Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Would you mind e-mailing me details of the car and I will add to the Manta B Register? Thanks and Happy New Year when it comes. Another B saved and a triumph for all things beige! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonkadett Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 omg thats too tempting i'm not far from drew and a do love an early manta b. theres an orange early 'b' near me wasting away in a garden and the man wont sell it. lovely looking car drew at a down to earth price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumpcracker Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 (edited) I love this. I have provisionaly sold my mk1 coupe with a veiw to buying this cav here- http://retrorides.pr...ad=94992&page=1 I am now selling both of these in a hope one will go before this does- Porsche 944- http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=90280&page=2 And- http://cgi.ebay.co.u...=STRK:MESELX:IT Thought i would show my interest in a hope you wont let it go for any silly offers. Edited January 6, 2011 by sumpcracker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fermanta Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 (edited) Sumpcracker - the seller of this Manta wanted to buy your old one from you! My link Edited January 6, 2011 by Fermanta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumpcracker Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Oh dear. That would have made us both happy and solved transport issues.. FFS. For once, i realy hope the buyer lets me down... The worst thing is, now ive had a propper look its not actualy that bad, Anyway, regurding the manta- my bike is provisionaly sold, so fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fermanta Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Oh dear. That would have made us both happy and solved transport issues.. FFS. For once, i realy hope the buyer lets me down... The worst thing is, now ive had a propper look its not actualy that bad, Anyway, regurding the manta- my bike is provisionaly sold, so fingers crossed. Hope it works out for you lad - you seem to have the same kind of luck as me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 thanks for all the comments, the car is provisionally sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Thanks Andrew for agreeing to sell the car to me. It will hopefully be at Billing this year with the South Wales Manta guys. I intend to keep it as original as possible. The reason i really wanted this car is becauseof this picture taken in 1983 with my then pride & joy Manta with the girlfriend who is now my Wife and has to put up with my love of all classic cars especially 70's & 80's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 glad you found a good home for it andy,and dave thats a good reason for buying it don't you just love a happy ending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTREA Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Loving this, Early B in Amber Gold, reminds me of my Childhood (VPY297S) Shame.....with the strong Aussie $ atm, I would have loved to bring this to Australia. Pity the Mrs doesnt share my enthusiasm Anywho good to see it go to a great home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Well after a few delays the Manta i bought off Andy Turner (Drew) finally made it to Bristol. Thanks Andrew for all the hard work on the chassis legs, oil seals etc etc. Unfortunately rear nearside slave cylinder then master cylinder let go but heh thats the fun of classic car ownership. Anyway after a couple of weekends of elbow grease, work on the engine bay etc, refurbed rostyles with new tyres here some pictures i took today. As you can see i have to tidy up the door cards as the fake wood veneer was peeling off, thanks James (Stradacab) for the roll of Fablon Got an SR wheel to fit soon. Can't wait to start driving it around just waiting to tax it on April 1st. Hopefully i'll drive it to the OMOC AGM in Bristol on May 8th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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