Exclusive Opel Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 The wife and I are doing a bit of a tour of Britain this week. We've done around Dorset, North Wales, Liverpool, Southport, Blackpool and now we're in Lake Windermere but yet to see a Manta! Did see a Bedford Dreamliner. Quote
TheRealExile Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 Haven't seen one out and about for ages, last time I stumbled across one it was all sad and neglected on someones driveway, other than that there are always a few dotting around at Carl's when I nip over for bits. 1 Quote
Exclusive Opel Posted July 20, 2017 Author Posted July 20, 2017 After dipping our toe in Scotland we have now settled in er, Settle, North Yorkshire for the night. Still nothing yet except for an old Allegro. Quote
discodas Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 Ours was out on Tuesday, Drove down the A55 for a quick blast, but only seen a silver manta on the A55 some time "12/18 months ago". Quote
Exclusive Opel Posted July 20, 2017 Author Posted July 20, 2017 Would have just missed you as I think we were in Blackpool by then. Quote
discodas Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 Its a shame more are not out and about, when the sun's out, there's nothing better than taking her for a blast, the looks you get are priceless, I was stopped by the police last year just so they could have a look. 1 Quote
GerryC400 Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) I have been out Monday Tuesday night this week, not likely you managed Aberdeen on your trip. I met a guy with a mk1 escort who had pulled over to take a pic of my 400r with his escort behind. He was so excited to see the 400r. He was 40 ish and had never seen a manta in the flesh before. Only place I see them is on the nephews x box.........I often get thumbs up from cars and bikes when I am out. There hopefully will be a couple out on the roads up this way next year! There are a few guys busy in their garages last year and this year , hoping to be on the road for next year. Just added this pic of my v8 on a road run ...........last year, best I can offer!! Edited July 20, 2017 by GerryC400 3 Quote
BIG STU Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 If you had been in Southport for the car show a couple of weeks back,you would of seen me and my lad pick up first prize for best in class.This was with our 1977 opel manta sr coupe. If your in Southport again over the next few weeks, feel free to give us a shout and me and my lad would love to nip out and see you and have a cheeky drink with you. Cheers Stuart and jack 1 Quote
GerryC400 Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 Thanks for the feedback on the v 8, its not everybodys cup of tea, but I enjoy the noise it makes .........a lot ! 400r is on the road this year , kinda wished I put the v 8 on as well, finding time to get out in them as much as I like can be tricky. Quote
611 Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 This is a close as mine has got to the road in the last 12 years!! :-) Maybe one day she will be out and about in Dorset!! 2 Quote
Exclusive Opel Posted July 23, 2017 Author Posted July 23, 2017 Back home now and 1250 miles later we didn't spot one. Nearest we got was a Caliba and only saw one of those. Did see an old 20/30s Vauxhall on the road. Went through Blackburn and saw a black and white Omega estate I think it was, sure that's been mentioned on here? Time to get mine finished and increase the numbers on the road! 1 Quote
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