smiffy220 Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 This hatch is on ebay with no reserve, worth saving it looks. If someone was breaking for spares, I might be interested in a few bits!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1980-OPEL-MANTA-SR-B-SH-2-0-AUTO-SPARES-REPAIRS-/370539761845?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item5645e410b5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieH Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I seen that one have it in my watch list you never no i might just end up with one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 I seen that one have it in my watch list you never no i might just end up with one Good luck then mate, it looks a good project that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Pretty rare an early hatchback that looks in pretty good nick. I think it should have a two slot nose but appears to have had a four slot fitted at some time. I hope it gets saved and restored to its original condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta400john Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 saved and restored to its original condition. Yup, that would be best. Nice looking car, love the colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fasterthanyou Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I have put it in my watch list, like I need another money pit! sometimes though things come along that you dont need but just got to have...(wife permitting ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Its a bit far for me to collect a hole car and store, so if someone buys this for breaking it up i need front seats, carpet and door cards.... Oh and the wheels.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I'd love that car..... If space and cash permitted I'd turn that into a stunnng Manta, up to now Ive brought 6 early b series Manta's back to life that no-one was interested in (hatches and coupes), one of which won car of the show at Billing and another took many prizes in Modified B class, current B project is pretty much finished against all odds. How many people are there out there that get these cars that never ever see the light of day again......... Possibly better to banger race them sometimes as it'll be the only use most of these cars will ever get again. How many good cars like this get projects started on then you suddenly see them stripped down and being broken for parts, mainly due to people......... 1. Having no idea what they are undertaking. 2. get confronted with a huge task of a stripped down car. 3. Suddenly losing "Their workspace/moving house blah blah blah" 4. Saying that it is too far gone........ It is steel, everything is repairable..... PERIOD 5. Real reason that "It was a good idea at the time but now I can't be bothered" Would put a pound to a penny this car will never see the light of day again, too many people are full of shit and should leave restorations/refurbs whatever to people that have motivation and skill. Then there would be double the Manta's left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Sometimes though, if someone isnt willing to put a car back on the road and it gets split up, some projects may get benifical parts to get back on the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantadog Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 hope someone on here needs a winter project, this maybe a cracker when done, come on lads we need to save these mantas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 If I had the space and the time I'd love to buy projects like this and put them back on the road got my hands full trying to put 1 early b back on asphalt it's taking it's time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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