Clive Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 (edited) Title: Timewarp 1985 Manta 1.8 S hatchback - 44k miles Content: Hi all My brother has decided to give up driving, and as a result I'm selling his 'timewarp' 1985 Manta S hatchback (1.8, 4-speed manual). The car is bronze metallic, with brown velour interior. Having been family-owned (my father and him) since new, the car has always been garaged and serviced/MOT'd on schedule. We're digging out the service record, but the MOT history check (via the .gov.uk site) confirms both the mileage and the mechanical condition that the car has been maintained to. As you can see from the photographs, the car is entirely original, and unmodified in any way. It even has a number of 'period' anti-theft stickers to demonstrate originality. The car is in generally good mechanical condition, and bodywork is reasonable for the age. However, a little rust is showing around the arches (as can be seen by the photos) and on the sills (as per the last MOT). The interior is in excellent condition, and scrubs up exceptionally well for a 31-year old car. The engine and gearbox are smooth and it runs well. Having kept an eye out for adverts over the past few weeks, there seem to be very few Mantas left in this kind of original condition. This is not a garage queen, and has been regularly used - please bear this in mind. We are looking for somewhere the region of £1,000, but will listen to sensible offers to send it to a good home. The car is located in Swansea, South Wales, and can be viewed flexibly (including daytime) with notice. You can contact me on MOBILE or EMAIL. Edited April 7, 2016 by stoo2000 Removed contact info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Hi there can you email the pictures to DannyManta@hotmail.co.uk thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Also to terryhermitage@hotmail.com please if you are having trouble putting them on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 This is my neck of the woods, I'd be more than happy to have a look if anyone wants me to. In fact I'm very tempted to go have a look anyway... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 (edited) One for you Rob I reckon Edited January 29, 2016 by Rapierdave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Another fail to add to the forum picture posting problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 It needs sorting it's killing the forum, other sites are easy as Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Gave up trying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 I can't upload images. Sorry. Mail or message me and I'll get back to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opelnz Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Also please send pics to me: admin (at) opelforum (dot) org (dot) nz 6 hours ago, Volksdevil said: PPS: People really shouldn't be posting their email addresses online, it's asking for tons of never ending SPAM! It's the number one way for a 'BOT' to pick up and add your email address to thousands of SPAM lists. Hopefully should foil the Spam bots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Photos of the Manta. Clive Sorry. No icon to drag and drop. Frustrated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikejt26 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Hi Clive mid you still have the car can you email me the pics mikejt@blueyonder.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksdevil Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 1 hour ago, Clive said: Photos of the Manta. Clive Sorry. No icon to drag and drop. Frustrated? Are you using desktop or mobile? I've just posted a video guide for desktop users Here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantasrme Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) Here are the pictures that Clive E-Mailed me. The file sizes varied from 1.3 to 2.0Mb so if you were trying to upload more than 2 into a post it would have exceeded the 5MB limit, that might have been your problem. I think file size is the problem that most people have. As even a smart phone takes a pic around 2MB now, and trying to load up 3 pics is enough to bust the 5MB limit. A proper compact or SLR camera is even worse, i know when i re-did the Ascona pictures for Ian Martin the originals were around 8MB each! Edited September 14, 2016 by mantasrme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Bargain that is..... 1800 hatch is becoming a rare beast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I know the car! A mate sent me a picture of it in the Asda car park in Morriston, probably around 2007, asking whether I knew the owner. Wondered if it was still around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 Thank you for putting the photos on the web site. Yes, they were taken with my S6 in the hope of just transfering them over. Any questions let me know. Car is still available. Clive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo3000 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) Good honest & original looking car,and looks to be in good shape considering its been used and not a garage ornament. Rare colour aswell what was the GM name for that colour Edited February 1, 2016 by evo3000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Abbott Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 You could make some decent money breaking that. . . . . . I am joking! Don't shoot me... There aren't many 1800s left, mine being one of them. DVLA says 9 left on the road. I hope someone buys it and gets it back to it's former glory, nice interior with the '400' door cards I like the colour too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Up for this one..in my smallish budget zone, looks good inside and I can sort the body other probably than the final paint to make it nice. Need to get it back from Wales though and it's too far to expect my poor old Dad to drive back with the trailer, just driving the Landy is hurting his chest at the minute (ticker trouble) Anyone know of any reasonably priced transport? failing that the other option is to book it in for an mot but I doubt the Police would be happy with a car in Wales going for an mot in Stockport as an excuse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo3000 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 2 hours ago, TheRealExile said: Up for this one..in my smallish budget zone, looks good inside and I can sort the body other probably than the final paint to make it nice. Need to get it back from Wales though and it's too far to expect my poor old Dad to drive back with the trailer, just driving the Landy is hurting his chest at the minute (ticker trouble) Anyone know of any reasonably priced transport? failing that the other option is to book it in for an mot but I doubt the Police would be happy with a car in Wales going for an mot in Stockport as an excuse! Has it not got a current mot as its in regular use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 try Shipley.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTREA Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Just borrow your Dads Landrover and trailer? Only takes one person to tow a car on a trailer.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 it doesn't have an mot.... I''ll see if he can get me added to the insurance, now this is shameful but I've never towed the trailer before Can always have a practice round the field...few old landrover shells lying about so not too bad if one of those falls off and then SLOW on the way back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun400r Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Just do what I did with my last 2 mantas buy it then worry bout transport you would be amazed how when needed you always find an option 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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