ltcone Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 hi there every one just got hold of a real good find 1985 b reg opel manta 18s berlinetta 48,000 miles from new it is a coupe with out sun roof, dry stored since 2001 i have had some paint work done to it ,and it looks like new the car has all the orignal panels and the floor has not been welded i have changed the wheels to 15" just to give it that retro look and it dose it proud although i have keeped the old wheels to go with the car , i have also had the seats retrimed as there was some fag burns in the drivers seat and rear seat now i have just about finshed the car it just needs decors which i have coming next week , dose any one no what a car like this is worth as i do not no how to value it thanks daren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 hi there every one just got hold of a real good find 1985 b reg opel manta 18s berlinetta 48,000 miles from new it is a coupe with out sun roof, dry stored since 2001 i have had some paint work done to it ,and it looks like new the car has all the orignal panels and the floor has not been welded i have changed the wheels to 15" just to give it that retro look and it dose it proud although i have keeped the old wheels to go with the car , i have also had the seats retrimed as there was some fag burns in the drivers seat and rear seat now i have just about finshed the car it just needs decors which i have coming next week , dose any one no what a car like this is worth as i do not no how to value it thanks daren Photos Daren, WE want to see photos please! It sounds like you have a nice car there. Welcome to the Club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta3000 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 photos 1st ,see what u got value?u looking to sell already colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltcone Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 sorry for the delay, didnt no how to load the pictures... but here are some and more to come. click the link to see! http://s1104.photobucket.com/home/ltcone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couperman Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 HERE YOU GO! She looks great! Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Nice car you have there Welcome to the Forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 hi and a warm welcome,thats one nice motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieH Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Nice car bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 2 words spring to mind........... Lowering springs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 you know thats exactly what i was thinking clive:) lovely car tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I notice you had the wheels changed when the pics were being taken Very nice car though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 That is fantastic! Look at the panel gaps! Great car and looks great with the bigger wheels on and nothing else ( apart from a spring chop) Really nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltcone Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 thanks for that do you think lowering it is the the best as i did not what to spoil a nice car if some one whats a standard car they are hard to find or do i rip out the old hart and bang a red top in, i thick to nice to mungral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Lovely looking car that. I'd say it looks great on those rims without lowering it mate. As you say, keep the option of an original car which will help the value. Looks really clean though, nice to see the pics. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta3000 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 nice motor,but lower it i think,just an opinion colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 If you do lower it you can always keep the original springs so it can be put back to standard if you ever wanted to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickappy Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 lowering will stop the sea sickness on long drive:) i do know what u mean about keeping them standard tho. i couldnt manage it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 very nice ,,whats happening with the first set of alloys in pic?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couperman Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 You HAVE to keep this standard, it's too easy to modify our cars, I know I will find it hard, but like someone else said, originality holds value. If you want a fast car, buy something else to molester!!! Or buy another that's already been 'tweaked'..... Your car, your call. :thumbup :thumbup I know I always personally appreciate an original car, they're just so rare nowadays. I've had both in the past but now original is the future for me! Well, something that can easily be ''re-standardised'' (if that's a word) in the future must be OK, surely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltcone Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 i have more phofo to show you and i think you will agree it is just to nice to cut and mess with this car is a rigth nice example i will get them on asp thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltcone Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 Here is the link for the new pictures ENJOY! http://s1104.photobucket.com/albums/h331/ltcone/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyf21 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Are you thinking of selling her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltcone Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 i love bringing the old back to live thats what i get a kick out of so yes i wound sell it to the rigth buyer and more on to the next one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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