Lawz Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Hey everyone! Thought you might be interested to know, I've taken ownership of my dads 1985 Opel Manta GT/E! I dont know if hes still a member of the club (ive got his manta magic's from about 1995 I think up untill a couple of years ago) Little history on the car, was bought by the 1st owner in Dec 1985 new, and my dad acquired it in March 1986 and has owned it since. Car is currently on 67,000 miles Anyway, some pics! Car has been stood for some time but started periodically and kept in a garage. Car runs and starts ok, and me and my dad changed the chain belt using split link chain, crank pulley bolt is locked on tight) and gave it oil, oil filter, air filter and a plug change. If id known billing was on last weekend I would have planned ahead to make it down! Always next year I do have a cover for it since it will be kept outside for the time being, im looking into a nearby garage for it when I can though, although circumstances might change. It will be my daily driver but not driven every day. Theres things that need sorting on it (welding for next MOT, though not bad are areas need looking at) but for now it will keep me happy and busy. I've always loved the car since I first saw it when I was younger, and im really happy im able to use it. I do have plans for it, but keeping it as original as possible and in good condiition is what im after though, long term. Some may remember my dad and the car from Billing 1999. Any questions im happy to answer, im sure i'll have a lot for all of you at some point though Thanks, Lawz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Lovely car there, I've not seen many (if any) GTE's in this colour, seen a lot of 1.8's that were this colour and had one myself. That does look as though it has been well looked after over the years. A credit to your father Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 (edited) Very nice looking car there, I do like the colour.hope you keep it as original as possible. Edited July 7, 2011 by Julian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midasmesh Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Yes nice looking hatch you have there, and welcome to the manta fold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 very nice,and a warm welcome to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Cross posting from OcUK As I said over there, rare colour for a GT/E, enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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