Mike. Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) 1985 Manta coupe, looks mint inside and out. States 18,000 genuine miles from new! https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F133200834184 Edited October 12, 2019 by Mike. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Wow it’s SDM better looking twin ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Just shows the difference between a coupe and a hatch on the price 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Unrestored (we think), Original, Low Mileage & a Coupe = Desirable & hopefully a high price achieved. I think we will all be watching this one with interest. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 If I am honest, it’s got to make 10k+. However, I do think it is the wrong time If year to be selling a classic, but I am a novice at such things 🤔 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 MOT check reveals a clean bill of health, passes all the way since 2007, not even an advisory in sight. This I would think would be a no brainier for a perspective buyer! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantasrme Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Should a B reg have the later dash clocks? i would have thought they should be the early type Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 That’s the same dash clocks as I have in my 1985 coupe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Shame about the lack of description though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Sutty2006 said: Shame about the lack of description though! Completely agree with you there! I suspect it's being sold by someone not in the know. Does look very tidy indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starmist Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 They'll probably be shocked how much it goes for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 Bids are at £7700 at the moment, this would have probably been the price when new back in 1985, just goes to show mantas don’t depreciate in value 😜 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEPETE Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 how many 1800s were scrapped for spares, they were less loved than 2.0GTEs!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Wrong time of yr to sell, right, thats it im sticking a 15k bid on! Lol worth every penny, no matter how much welding you do, how many coats of paint, etc, you cant remove 100k miles of your restoration project, no matter how much cash you throw at it. Very nice car, Needs a redtop though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 38 minutes ago, ®evo03 said: Wrong time of yr to sell, right, thats it im sticking a 15k bid on! Lol worth every penny, no matter how much welding you do, how many coats of paint, etc, you cant remove 100k miles of your restoration project, no matter how much cash you throw at it. Very nice car, Needs a redtop though. I suspect at £15K, you would probably get it! Also think you might well have it for a long time however. Witness that GT/J that's been up for grabs for a similar price for months, albeit a Hatch. Then again, if you do have £15K and put it away for a few years values will catch up with it eventually! I reckon it will go for around £10K. As you say, not the best time of year to be selling. Had it been a GTE, who knows what it might fetch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) I would be happy with 8K for mine with the Redtop fitted 🤔 (It is NOT for sale though 😁 ) Edited October 15, 2019 by Jessopia74 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Jessopia74 said: I would be happy with 8K for mine with the Redtop fitted 🤔 (It is NOT for sale though 😁 ) That’s what l said until someone makes a silly offer (on a red coupe l had) Should never have sold it ( then that’s what everyone says) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Yes, I know what you mean mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 We have a B series to sell this week so I hope the time of year doesn’t effect us too badly. If people want it.......they will find the money 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bris jas Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Just had this back from the seller. Hi The Manta is a UK registered car from new which was previously owned by an elderly lady, I have owned it since Sept 2007, the milage is genuine (had done 16800 when I purchased it) l have all original books to car, but service book only filled in for first 3 years, I have 12 previous mot certificates the first being 1996, there are 2 Keys. In 2009 the paintwork was refreshed with full glass out respray & the rust free underside was black waxoyled, there is just very slight blistering at bottom of nearside rear wheel arch at rear of wheel but is only minor (see attached photo), there are no scratches or dents, boot area is mint, there is some wear on material on right hand side of drivers seat back (see attached photo), but no holes in material and no other marks on interior. There is light corrosion on the underside of the front chassis legs below the front subframe rear mounting point. The car had four new uniroyal tyres and four new shock absorbers 1000 miles ago. Car had brand new Weber carb conversion in 2009. Cobra alarm and has been kept in a private garage. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 (edited) 22 hours ago, Monaco Blue said: I reckon it will go for around £10K. As you say, not the best time of year to be selling. Had it been a GTE, who knows what it might fetch. 10k? Now thats more in the ball park, Look at any car mileage is a big thing, especially older cars. 15k, i was joking, i like mantas, but not that much! Ha! Edited October 16, 2019 by ®evo03 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Hmm cheap at 8.5k, don’t think description as mentioned before has helped it though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 (edited) someone has just got a cracking Manta at that price! Edited October 19, 2019 by Mike. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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