biffy1984 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 A couple of mates heading to the boat spotted an a series which looked abandoned in the halfords car park in Aberdeen today, JLD2N was the plate, they sent me a photo but don't know how to get it off my iPhone.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1900SR Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 That belongs to one of the members here, Thomas77GR, unless he's recently sold it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 That belongs to one of the members here, Thomas77GR, unless he's recently sold it. That is what is so good about the club having a register of owners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1900SR Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I'm afraid the register isn't very good when it comes to who owns what. I know that car is Thomas' as I've recently written him a letter confirming it's historic tax status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryC400 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I normally see this car in the Torry area of Aberdeen, the guy seems very dedicated to getting this car back on the road. I say that as he carries out the work on the side of a very busy road. I hope he hasn't sold it as I often see the progress he makes. It will be a nice car . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffy1984 Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryC400 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 That doesn't look good seeing it there. Next thing the council will have a sticker on it , end up in persley scrappy. I am guessing it might have been difficult having it on the roadside of Victoria road Torry on sorn............ It probably be easier off the public road in a car park. Be a shame if it doesn't get finished ........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSIAlex Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Get her out of there !! ,, a MANTA A in a car park,, im sure theres a good reason for it being there but still a shame ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisb Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Back in the mid 90s this car used to belong to a guy called Mike Halahan who unfortunately passed away the car used to attend Billing and was absolutely mint and standard. It was also used in a buyers guide in a magazine but cant remember which one, its such a shame to see it in this condition now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berlinetta Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 (edited) Somebody needs to make enquires about that A and save her before she is hauled away by the council! Even the crow perched on the wall seems to be taking pity on it! Edited June 13, 2016 by Berlinetta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Its MOT'ed but untaxed, not sorned. Its also eligible for tax exemption now as its over 40 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffy1984 Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 On 14 June 2016 at 09:42, Shug said: Its MOT'ed but untaxed, not sorned. Its also eligible for tax exemption now as its over 40 years old. I see that....the photo was taken on 30th October last year, MOT expires 9th November 2016.....so does that mean this old beast got an MOT a week after the photo was taken?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I've had worse looking cars with MOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas77GR Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Goodness me, I didn't expect to find this post 5 years later! Indeed this is my A series in the photo (proud owner for 21 years almost!) I have had it restored and repainted in the original paint code since and it still drives and turns heads! To the gent who provided some history of my car I would love to hear more! I bought it from a gent in Bristol and as far as Im aware it was first registered in London.. To the original poster, the manta wasn't abandoned in the Halfords car park, it was left there to get MOT'ed. A little common sense mate! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Thomas77GR said: Goodness me, I didn't expect to find this post 5 years later! Indeed this is my A series in the photo (proud owner for 21 years almost!) I have had it restored and repainted in the original paint code since and it still drives and turns heads! To the gent who provided some history of my car I would love to hear more! I bought it from a gent in Bristol and as far as Im aware it was first registered in London.. To the original poster, the manta wasn't abandoned in the Halfords car park, it was left there to get MOT'ed. A little common sense mate! Do you have any photos you can share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.