Mantney Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) I've been umming and ahhing about doing this for a while but I have decided to sell my A and get something more robust. 1.9 manual, weber carb. Its L reg, 1972 built so tax exempt but currently on sorn. No MOT and will need a few odd jobs to sort out before it can have one. Namely a new horn, and steering gaiters. The discs look quite corroded too so may need these. (I truly don't know if anything else may be needed) It starts and drives but runs a bit lumpy so may benefit from tuning and timing. The cars done 105k miles but the last owner replaced the engine at what mileage i don't know. leaks a little oil. Body wise its not too bad exept for the front wings and valance which are intact but are corroding. Some bubbling here and there. Paint is fading. A couple of points to mention are it not long had some welding done on floor so should be solid underneath. I just replaced the front and rear screen rubbers and chrome strips. All in all it's not a bad project and someone who knows what they're doing would have it on the road in no time. Will add some pictures tomorrow if its a nice day. £2395 cash on collection from Pembrokeshire Edited September 25, 2014 by Mantney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantney Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 The rest of the pictures are on this slideshow http://s799.photobucket.com/user/detorresa/slideshow/xve696l The password is opelmanta 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantney Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Sorry, should be 107k miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Are you going to stay in the Manta Club or are you going to leave after you have sold it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantney Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Are you going to stay in the Manta Club or are you going to leave after you have sold it? Probably just until my membership expires in April (i think). I will be listing a load of spares soon, once i've had a chance to catalogue it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantney Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Anyone tempted? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Yes sure am but don't have the spare money mate sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantney Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 Yes sure am but don't have the spare money mate sorry. Yes sure am but don't have the spare money mate sorry. no worries mate. I've had a bit of interest from outside the club so hopefully it will be off to a new home soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Hi mate, hopefully it goes to a good home that looks after her, think you will get a Manta again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Looks nice that, I might know someone interested, I'll try and get to talk to them tomorrow and find out. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantney Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) Hi mate, hopefully it goes to a good home that looks after her, think you will get a Manta again? sorry just realised i hadn't answered your question. probalbly not. certainly not in the near future anyway . Edited July 30, 2014 by Mantney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Well maybe you can try another classic car later down the line, Be nice to know what car you get after the Manta. Good luck with sale, Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantney Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Well maybe you can try another classic car later down the line, Be nice to know what car you get after the Manta. Good luck with sale, Jack. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantney Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 If anyone is interested in buying this and my large collection of spares I'd take £3500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantney Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 A lot of the spares are being sold so please ignore my last comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantney Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Dropped the price a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Have you had any luck with your Manta Mantney? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantney Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Have you had any luck with your Manta Mantney? No it's still here. It's on ebay as a classified at the moment. Had loads of interest but only one bloke from Bath has been to see it and he ended up buying one down the road from him instead. Had a lot of messers too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 No it's still here. It's on ebay as a classified at the moment. Had loads of interest but only one bloke from Bath has been to see it and he ended up buying one down the road from him instead. Had a lot of messers too. I gave your details to my boss, he was very interested and said he would call you. He's an extremely busy man though, and flies all over the world. So I imagine he will call when he gets a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantney Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 I gave your details to my boss, he was very interested and said he would call you. He's an extremely busy man though, and flies all over the world. So I imagine he will call when he gets a chance. That's alright Dave, I spoke to him just after I'd accepted an offer from an ebay contact who mucked me about all weekend so I told him to forget it. I'll let your boss know it's still here when he's back from holiday. I wasn't implying he's messed me about and thanks for passing the info on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantney Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 I'm not desperate to sell but I would like to spend some dosh on the new wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I'm not desperate to sell but I would like to spend some dosh on the new wheels I'd personally change your add on ebay to an auction starting low with a reserve. I've always found people more willing to bid an item up than just hit a buy it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantney Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 I'd personally change your add on ebay to an auction starting low with a reserve. I've always found people more willing to bid an item up than just hit a buy it now. I think you're right, I'll give it to this week and then may well do that. Probably include all the remaining spares with it and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantney Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 Have you had any luck with your Manta Mantney? Well here's a turn up. Had a phone call from a chap this afternoon who has paid a deposit for the A. So all being well it will soon be going to a new home. Surprisingly the buyer is the editor of Retro Cars and intends to write about it in the magazine as its worked on. Still have some spare to shift so won't be leaving just yet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Guess my boss missed it then, thought he was quite keen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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