Walsall86 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 hi i have brought this manta last year from Essex, was just wondering if anyone knows any history of it at all? Cheers Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 hi i have brought this manta last year from Essex, was just wondering if anyone knows any history of it at all? Cheers Lee MANTA? I see no Manta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 (edited) Date of Liability 01 09 1991 Date of First Registration 01 02 1976 Year of Manufacture 1976 Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1897CC CO2 Emissions Not Available Fuel Type Petrol Export Marker Not Applicable Vehicle Status Unlicensed Vehicle Colour BLACK Vehicle Type Approval Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle 6 Months Rate £118.25 12 Months Rate £215.00 It's been off the road for 20 years so I doubt and of the regulars on here will have spotted it at a show or local meet. Only thing can tell you about the spec is that if it is a "factory" black that was a rarely ordered and extra cost option. Oh, and Feb '76 is a very early registration date for the B as it was only launched in Sept '75 As Julian says, we would love to see some piccies! Edited September 20, 2011 by stradacab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walsall86 Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 hii thanks for the replies. im not sure how to add pics so ive started a photo bucket album its under walsall86 on there not sure if you can see them. its interesting you say its rare because it has a few other rare bits aswell i think, it has wash wipe headlights and a factory fitted sunroof, and the purple interior which is knackered. hope you like the pics. the project is on hold for the min as i have lost my storage but am in the process of a garage build as we speak. cheers guys let me know if you cant see the album for any reason. Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walsall86 Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 http://s1098.photobucket.com/albums/g369/walsall86/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monzta Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Oh that is not a very early B series, it is a very late A series car Very very nice, as production ended in 75 it has propably been sitting at a dealership for a year or so untill purchased and then registered. That happens sometimes. Is it fuel injected? If it is it will be a GT/E, and if not it will propably be a SR model with register type weber carburettor. As most SR´s ( Sport Rally) where with some eyecatching colour theme (most of them where orange or yellow) maybe yours is a GT/E as they where made in black. But if it has vinyl roof it is propably a Berlinetta ? What´s the vin number, i can look it up for you then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walsall86 Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 hi monzta its a solex carbd berlinetta auto, did have a vinyl roof but was removed before i brought it, bit of a rotter though and has had a front panel brazed on at some point from a red car, (looks like its had a smash sometime before 20 years ago) needs new sills new floor pans and new swan necks aswell as new inner wings etc. ive had it for about 18 months now but has been un touched for about 15 of them just started to have a play then lost my lock up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monzta Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Yeah i can see that now due to the chrome detailing on the C piller, that is unique for the Berlinettas with the vinyl roofing All the parts you need can be bought for fair prices at Leidinger Germany (he speak English and is very service minded and it is possible to strike a bargain with him too if you need several parts). Sad to hear about your workshop, hope you sort out a new one soon so we can get some more pics and see some build Allthough i haven´t been at it for a while (due to my daily driver (Vw Derby mk1 1979) needing a engine transplant ) you can check out my project on this page. If you think your car is rotten, guess again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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