Manta again Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 (edited) Ok can't believe that I am going to do this but after 17 years of ownership its time for a change. The car was originally Ochre Yellow and in early 2000 the following panels were changed, front valence, panels below headlights, strengthening panels in inner wing, passenger side chassis rail cut and replaced, lower rear valence, lower rear quarters, rear arches and the whole car was resprayed. Then in 2014 the car went to Simon at Suffolk County Manta's were the car under went a full body bare metal respray in Porsche Riviera Blue at which point the lower front wings were sorted along with a few other minor spots treated. Before the car went upto Simon's the drivers side chassis rail was also cut and replaced. Simon also carried out the conversion to C20xe with 5 speed gearbox. The engine was completely rebuilt to standard spec but has the benefit of a Coscast head. The quality of Simons work is second to none and as much of the wiring and plumbing under the bonnet has been hidden along with a unique box to store the ecu in.The interior has new carpets.The brakes are also uprated using Volvo 4 pot calipers clamping vented and cross drilled discs which are a mounted using a special adaptor to bolt on to the hub. The suspension on the car is a Jamex kit comprising springs and shocks and the car sits a bit lower than standard but still gives plenty of ground clearance without a harsh ride. The car is Tax exempt and passed its MOT in April with no advisories. Solid A series are a rare thing these days, I will never get back the money that has been spent on the car recently I'm looking for offers in the region of £8000 and unless sold before hand will be at Billing The car is located in West Sussex. If you require any further information then please pm on here or call me on 07917 403075. Thanks Richard Edited October 9, 2016 by Manta again Change pics 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantaray Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 After all the time and money you have spent on this car, Richard, I can't beleave your now selling. Hope all is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davo Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Really Richard ??!!! hope u still got the car at billing & it reignites ur ingest in the car,plus people will be queuing up to give u a slap to bring you to your senses !!! Seriously though mate all the best with whatever you decide to do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers11050 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Really?? Such a shame! I haven't got the cash at the mo, else I'd take her off your hands! Was possibly going to start looking for a manta next year.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta again Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 Price now reduced to £8000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta again Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 Car is sold and off to the Emerald Isle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantaray Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Glade your sorted Richard, but sorry to see yet another Manta going over the sea. All the good car seam to end up over in Irland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 A year ago the pound was worth around 1 euro 30, now its around 1 euro 10 so I think a lot more Manta's may be going to the Emerald isle soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta again Posted October 10, 2016 Author Share Posted October 10, 2016 If you remember Malcolm Yaxleys car, my A has gone to the same guy in Ireland. The buyer said due to the Euro being so strong it has enabled him to get cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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