CRAZYDAVE Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C895331 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Thats one me and Carl rescued and sorted a good few years ago. Glad to see our hard work and thoroughness has paid off and he is happy with the car still, shame he has to sell it. A good solid car too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 (edited) Looks nice! However, wondering why it needs a partial respray. Looking at the MOT history it might be worth checking the underside: MOT history of this vehicle Test date1 April 2015 Expiry date7 April 2016 Test ResultPass Odometer reading 5,109 miles MOT test number 5693 7139 5024 Advisory notice item(s) Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3) Oil leak vehicle under body corroded and heavily under sealed Edited July 27, 2017 by Monaco Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) A load of additional photos here: http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/opel/manta/233722 Looks very clean. I'm almost tempted myself! Looking at the photos, just a few rust spots on the front of the bonnet and along the rear of the roof opening. Edited July 28, 2017 by Monaco Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opelnz Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 You're interested even when it says Quote vehicle under body corroded and heavily under sealed? Looks very nice in the photos, but that rings alarm bells for me personally. Don't know what the thick coat of underseal is covering up? Worth a look if you're nearby, but good luck with that ....... ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 58 minutes ago, opelnz said: You're interested even when it says Looks very nice in the photos, but that rings alarm bells for me personally. Don't know what the thick coat of underseal is covering up? Worth a look if you're nearby, but good luck with that ....... ;-) It would obviously need some careful investigation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 (edited) Now advertised on Ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Opel-Manta-Exclusive-2L-Coupe-GTE-/263122552413?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368 and a couple of earlier threads (minus photos now) re the same car on OMOC a couple of years ago: Edited August 4, 2017 by Monaco Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Back on e bay with a revision on price £3250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Anyone close enough to go and view and give an opinion? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Mike. said: Back on e bay with a revision on price £3250. I also notice it now says it needs a complete restoration: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Opel-Manta-Exclusive-2L-Coupe-GTE-/263142961756?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368 "....This extremely rare Manta coupe does require I have been told a complete restoration, the interior is in very good condition and she also drives very well, If you have the knowledge (or know someone) and take your time I believe she is worth saving and putting back to her former glory, I have owned this vehicle for almost 3 years now but because of work commitments haven't got the time required she needs so has been sorn for 18 months and stored in my garage, the pictures show she is not as bad as a few I have seen being total rust buckets ! To summarise you are buying a complete restoration project and is priced accordingly I have reduced my price dramatically based on what I was told so please no offers as allows several thousands of pounds and would still make a good investment as restored was advised should be worth £10/12k .I shall require a NON REFUNDABLE deposit pay pal of £250 with balance cash on collection , I will try and answer any questions you may have Thanks for looking". Edited August 13, 2017 by Monaco Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I have messaged the seller and he's said the car needs work to the chassis and inner wings. Sounds like it might be quite extensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 On 26/07/2017 at 12:49, Danny D114BCW said: Thats one me and Carl rescued and sorted a good few years ago. Glad to see our hard work and thoroughness has paid off and he is happy with the car still, shame he has to sell it. A good solid car too. 11 hours ago, Snowy said: I have messaged the seller and he's said the car needs work to the chassis and inner wings. Sounds like it might be quite extensive. Sounds like a second chance for Dan to perform some magic on it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I am too busy otherwise I would of jumped at the chance. It needs a very good respray and welding but it wont be extensive. Its cheap at that price! When the exclusive coupe and gt/e hatch we are building are done I am having time off the restoring other cars, going to enjoy my new house and start to get mine stripped and start the work on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 4 hours ago, Danny D114BCW said: I am too busy otherwise I would of jumped at the chance. It needs a very good respray and welding but it wont be extensive. Its cheap at that price! When the exclusive coupe and gt/e hatch we are building are done I am having time off the restoring other cars, going to enjoy my new house and start to get mine stripped and start the work on it. That's a pity. A missed opportunity perhaps but other things have a habit of getting in the way. As you say, it does sound cheap now despite the work required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I am doing too much Manta stuff and need time off them. I have been flat out so now its time to let some go to other people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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