janeplow Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 1979 red Manta - engine failed last year due to problems with the fuel injection system. Since then Ive had it parked on my drive and been dithering about what to do with it. It is good for parts or would be fixable by the right person, advice was to take the fuel injection off altogether and fit a carburettor instead but its obviously not improved for six months sitting still. As someone with no mechanic or welding skills it is not cost effective for me to put this car back on the road. There is some rust around the drivers door post although it looks quite smart from the outside. Its good inside, excellent seats and would have some good usable parts if nothing else. I am at the point of scrapping the car but it seems tragic - could probably get about £250 scrap for it so if anyone can beat that its theirs. Im in Staffordshire, your welcome to come and look. Quote
spiney_norman Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 If you can e-mail me some pictures to turbonutter68@hotmail.com I might be interested! Quote
mantadog Posted September 12, 2011 Posted September 12, 2011 where about are you in staffordshire and is it coupe or hatch Quote
Sutty2006 Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 Definitely interested, what colour is the interior? Quote
spiney_norman Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 (edited) I've got a feeling this might be the red one that Richard Baybutt had for sale last year, but I'm only basing that on the fact it's a '79 car on injection so I might be wrong! If I'm right though it's a hatchback with a black interior and it's too good for breaking. I've PMd the seller as well but not had a reply yet. EDIT: Actually I've just looked at the ad for the car I thought and it was on a W plate, so must be another one! Edited September 13, 2011 by spiney_norman Quote
andyf21 Posted September 17, 2011 Posted September 17, 2011 Hi is this one still for sale and could you email me pics to findlayandy@btinternet.com. thanks Quote
Rapierdave Posted September 19, 2011 Posted September 19, 2011 It's just popped up on Ebay My link Quote
spiney_norman Posted September 19, 2011 Posted September 19, 2011 Yup, it is the one I thought it was. I've e-mailed the seller there too, wonder if they'd take a part-ex involving a certain white Cav saloon? Quote
spiney_norman Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 And now it's been pulled from ebay without reaching the end of the auction. Quote
mantadog Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 this manta was in my next village to me, if the ebay info is correct!! never seen it about!!!! hope it gets some tlc Quote
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