opel2000 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) 1978 non sunroof B series manta coupe for sale £2200, Derby Resprayed in 2 pack ford radiant red XE conversion Fabricated heater box conversion (draws air from original vent) 17" BSA Alloys with excellent tyres, only 1000 miles use. Calibra Turbo calipers, with RS500 discs (stops well, very well) Engine had full rebuild, new rings, bearings, new timing belt kit, power cap fitted. New steering Rack, New GM trailing arms, gusseted lower wishbones, Chicago Grey interior New headlining Loads of stuff done so much that I can't list or even remember now (getting old I guess) Very tidy good solid no nonsense Manta, no rot, needs NO WELDING. Car is an unfinished project, and needs minor things to finish, front lamps need mounting, (there is a method for doing these) Screens need the spreader strips fitting and sealing Paint could do with a tad more of a buff up, but pretty damn good as it is. Exhaust needs fettling a little, and it could do with a thermostatic fan controller fitting. (manual switch at the moment) There are other very very minor things required to finish but off hand I can't think what they are. Basically you could sort out the lights and secure the exhaust, and MOT it. Car runs fine, a particularly smooth idling XE, stops well, all electrics are fine, heater, rear screen and lights etc. Located in Derby DE73 car will need transporting unforunately. Not many that are going to come up for sale like this. at this price. email me at csarmstrong2012@gmail.com or phone on 07906 470625 pics to be added.... Edited January 17, 2013 by opel2000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB15 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I read through your ad and just said perfect out loud, Total bargain for someone . . . Liking this a lot , 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Sorry to see you are selling Clive. You were one of the forum big names back in the day when I joined in 06. Anyone who knows your work will be buying a car in the knowledge that what you have done to it will be done "right" GLWTS 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 As James said, it is sad to see you selling the car and good luck with the sale, defo worth the money all day. To all the newer members Clive has been and still is a font of knowledge and very skillful tradesman, making a lot of bling parts for Manta's. Like a few of the older original members who have moved on he is soorly missed of the forum and good luck with the future. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Thanks fella's, very heartwarming comments there. I do miss the Manta's the forum and the club, but life dictated that my energies were required elswhere. Since 1992 there has always been at least one Manta on my drive, To anyone interested in the the sale of the Manta, I must stress that there is a need for a bit of fettling here and there, but it really is minor, and those that know the standards i work to will understand that what I call a bit of fettling is notthing really to most people, if that makes sense. For people that don't know, I have been restoring and modifying Manta's for years, winning a couple of best in Class, and many 2nd place, and took "Car of the show" back in 96 (I think) with my V8 B series. All of which had been destined for the breakers until i got my hands on them. To sum up my advert, it is a sensibly priced Manta, looks good, with sensible subtle mods, a decent modern powerplant, a sensible brake upgrade, and a nice set of alloys to set the car off, although modified it is basically a replica of the Exclusive which makes things easy for insurance purposes. There are no structural mods to the car. But there is enough tinkering about on it to give someone a nice lazy "pottering about on the car" on a warm summers weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 IMHO that car is a bargain compared to some of the recent stuff for sale GLWTS, hope it goes to a good home. I would buy it if i had the space & money 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantaray Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I have to ekco the above comments. If Clives past work is anything to go by, this car is a steel at that price. Clive and I have had disagrements over the years, but one thing I can't knock down is his workmanship, it is some of the best I have seen. Good luck with the sale, mate, and hope to see you around at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavtastic Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Contacted you about the car Clive, quite fancy a modified Coupe, with your build quality 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavtastic Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 My lads love this car and no exclusive sunroof to worry about, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Hi Clive Sorry you are parting with this as it looks a great car I hope you still frequent the site and give your valuable input into the whole Manta scene as there are far too many ' old school ' dropping out of the club and i fear for the future of it. Best of luck mate and if our paths cross in the future the beers are on me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Clive STOP! bring it to billing, come to the northwest area, get a few crates of beer down your neck and we will tell you why you need to keep it. I totally agree with Kev too^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Car is now sold. Thanks to everyone that has shown an interest. And many thanks for the comments from my old muckers on here. I guess if I can pick a Manta up in the future then I'll be back on here. Clive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fish Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Look forward to seeing you back on the seen Clive Daz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert1234 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Completely forgot to phone you yesterday evening. Someones got a bargain anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB15 Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 (edited) Thanks Clive Edited April 7, 2015 by Manta-Kev 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1900SR Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 That's Clive all over, top bloke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodpecker89 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 hmmm gutted i missed this , looking for my first manta and this looks like a belter ...redtop coupe with no sunroof if anyone else finds / knows of anything similar please send me a link . cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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