CRAZYDAVE Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1988-OPEL-MANTA-GTE-EXCLUSIVE-BLACK-VERY-RARE-CLASSIC-87000-MILES-/161783658175?hash=item25ab0eb6bf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo3000 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1988-OPEL-MANTA-GTE-EXCLUSIVE-BLACK-VERY-RARE-CLASSIC-87000-MILES-/161783658175?hash=item25ab0eb6bf Looks like an ESP to me, (eminently savable prospect) Edited August 4, 2015 by evo3000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTAMAN Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) Right, this has just raised the bar for Manta prices, winning bid = £1,950 !! with 30 bidders Makes the 'mint' White Exclusive for sale on here look ludicrously cheap Edited August 7, 2015 by MANTAMAN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavSportHatch Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Looking at the engine cc it may of had a rover v8 fitted, although no mention of that in the add 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZYDAVE Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 (edited) http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/1988-OPEL-MANTA-GTE-EXCLUSIVE-BLACK-VERY-RARE-CLASSIC-87000-MILES-/161795330243?nav=SEARCH Now back on eBay definitely a rover v8 missing the alloys in first ad and it also says it is on v car :( Edited August 15, 2015 by CRAZYDAVE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autocrosser Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 More overpriced "rare" late model rust with what is described in the ad as the "rare Opel V8 engine" i suspect another trader jumping on the quick profit bandwagon and I bet if anyone asks him any questions on it he won't have a bloody clue rant over! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsider Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I did ask 1st time round on engine, just got 3.5ltr, and that was it, no make, how its set up, no clues on gearbox, nothing, so I passed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) Looks like a rover V8 lump. But the 3.5 didnt have the EFI unit on top, unless its out of a TVR? Or its a modified 3.5 with the 3.9 injection system. Definately the 3.9 inlet turned around to suit. Edited August 16, 2015 by Sutty2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 I've messaged the seller. He has supplied extra pictures etc of the engine install. I can see why someone who didn't know opel mantas might have thought it was a standard install. There are lots of GM marked hoses all over the bay and the engine is still using the standard GTE airbox and airflow meter, plus hose. Not sure if the engine would run like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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