Monaco Blue Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 (edited) A fair price. It looks as if it's matt or semi-matt paintwork however. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Opel-manta-gte-exclusive/323791560657?hash=item4b637b1fd1:g:AnUAAOSwNeNcxbEf Strangely, it is MOT'd until mid May despite the ad saying otherwise. Edited April 29, 2019 by Monaco Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starmist Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 No close up pics would have me a bit worried...does come with a 16v engine though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 That car looks like a bit of a dog, no close ups, paint looks rubbish, jet wash clean and trades plates along with the fact it needs welding! He also states it has no MOT but if you check online it has? - first impressions are flying a red flag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 It looks a spitting image of my mates rally manta, only his is B reg. had me thinking for a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo3000 Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Quote As the original engine has been rebuilt,i would be tempted to sell the xe and associated parts to help fund a new paint job on this one....half roll cage fitted unusual to see,...could be a return to original jobbie with this to regain maximum value .🤑 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share Posted May 19, 2019 Back on Ebay again. No mention of the 16V engine this time around. I read on Facebook that it's been wrapped which explains the matt finish. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Opel-manta-gte-exclusive/323810556407?hash=item4b649cf9f7:g:AnUAAOSwNeNcxbEf&frcectupt=true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 Back up for sale yet again: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Opel-manta-gte-exclusive/323855979456?hash=item4b675213c0:g:AnUAAOSwNeNcxbEf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Well, that looks pretty dodgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Seller reckons it's plasti dip paint, which seems to be a liquid spray wrap??? it should come off by all accounts. Car is black underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Hmm, if that is the case then it should just peel off and need a polish. However what horrors is it hiding as it does not crack like normal paint. did the seller send any more pictures? may be worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 You can buy remover liquid/spray but can't say how it will leave what is underneath, no more pictures sadly. Not sure where you are but the car is located between Connah's Quay and Flint, you would have to see it before any purchase for sure..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 I’m right at the other side of the M62 , past north of Hull. So it’s a fair drive over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 3 hours ago, Jessopia74 said: I’m right at the other side of the M62 , past north of Hull. So it’s a fair drive over. Depends on how keen you are to find a Manta. You might find this useful. It was posted on Facebook a couple of months back: Lewis Price Right. I have been to see this today with Owain Horton. The seller is a nice chap and willing to negotiate on price to a certain extent. The car has been painted with that plasticote paint beacuse the original 2as so tatty. It's originally starmistblack so a rare colour. It looks like it's had fair amount of MOT type welding repairs in its life. The chassis legs from what I could see have been patched in the past but definitely will need doing. But no holes as such but plenty of underseal. It all seemed there and runs well and sounds well. He's got a redtop he was going to fit with the car and injection loom / sump and mounts he was vauge about the gearbox tho he said he had something he had bought off Carl along with a back axle with an lsd. Also the original bonnet is included. He wants everything to go together ideally. All in all it wants a strip down and restoration to original and the other bits moving on. Any questions or more info I'll try and answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Thanks, that is very helpful. whilat I want to replace the ones lost in the past, I do want something that has a future. this one sounds like it’s been run into the ground and short cuts taken to keep up appearance, so probably not for me. I am lacking in time, but luckily not so much the green paper stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 What about the red coupe on EBay? pictures are not the best but it looks a lot better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 12 hours ago, Jessopia74 said: Thanks, that is very helpful. whilat I want to replace the ones lost in the past, I do want something that has a future. this one sounds like it’s been run into the ground and short cuts taken to keep up appearance, so probably not for me. I am lacking in time, but luckily not so much the green paper stuff. What Manta are you wanting? We are currently finishing one off which will be for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Pretty much original as possible gte coupe/ exclusive even better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 19 minutes ago, Jessopia74 said: Pretty much original as possible gte coupe/ exclusive even better. No problem. The one we are doing is an earlier B coupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Well let me take a look when it’s done. my first manta was a 78 1900SR, last been a late exclusive coupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 On 13/07/2019 at 14:23, Jessopia74 said: Well let me take a look when it’s done. my first manta was a 78 1900SR, last been a late exclusive coupe. We are just building it back up now. The shell was mint and I doubt could be beaten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Ok I done a deal on this. It needs stripping and some repairs for sure plus a fair few beer tokens. its tatty, dirty and has some odd bits on it, random paint and wrap in places. but all the bits it comes with clinched it for me. redtop engine with bits and Ecuador, alloy big wing sump etc, plus getrag 1.8 bell housing, orig bonnet, alloys and rear seats. has loads of smaller panels, and once I get it home will be getting shell stripped for dipping and repairs. So if anyone wants to step forwards for this work or we got any recommend ppl from the club drop me a message. i will start a project post/log as soon as it’s home. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickfrad Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 (edited) Congratulations on your purchase i look forward to seeing some pictures and following your project. If you decide to sell the bonnet and go for the original look as previously mentioned give me a shout. As for someone to complete the work and the green paper stuff not being an issue I would look at retro powers work. https://retropower.net/category/projects/ Good luck with your project and welcome Edited July 15, 2019 by Mickfrad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Thank Mick, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 23 hours ago, Jessopia74 said: Ok I done a deal on this. It needs stripping and some repairs for sure plus a fair few beer tokens. its tatty, dirty and has some odd bits on it, random paint and wrap in places. but all the bits it comes with clinched it for me. redtop engine with bits and Ecuador, alloy big wing sump etc, plus getrag 1.8 bell housing, orig bonnet, alloys and rear seats. has loads of smaller panels, and once I get it home will be getting shell stripped for dipping and repairs. So if anyone wants to step forwards for this work or we got any recommend ppl from the club drop me a message. i will start a project post/log as soon as it’s home. Nice one! The proud owner of a Starmist Black Exclusive Coupe! Or it will be once you get it unpeeled! I guess you managed to negotiate a fair price for it. Retropower is indeed the place to go if money is not a problem and you want a mint restoration or whatever. You could also contact David Howell (Mantasrme on here) who is well known and based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. So not too far away. http://www.mantasport.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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