Monaco Blue Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Has had a few previous corrosion issues on the MOT history. Looks like a GTE interior has been fitted. https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1323646 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Shame there is only one pic as the car looks good. Failed the MOT in September 2020 on what looks like swan neck chassis corrosion both sides, wouldn't surprise me if its not too bad but will need sorting & a new MOT would not give me total confidence unless it was up on a ramp & i could inspect it. In spite of that i think as a trade sale & with the offer of a 3 month warranty if the mileage is genuine then it seems a fair price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 Was previously advertised for sale a couple of years back: YPK988Y Opel Manta We are pleased to offer this 'Quite Rare' Opel Manta Berlinetta S. Brody was born in 1983 as a 1796cc hatchback dressed in his original & elegant Brilliant Silver coat complimented with unmarked grey velour recaro 'GTE' interior trim. He comes with the original Manta alloy wheels with virtually new tyres all round. Lovingly cared for by his previous custodian for the last 7 years during which time he underwent a light & sympathetic restoration to his former glory. Showing what appears to be a genuine 40k miles on the clock but please make your own enquiries as to this. Unbelievably over thirty six years young this 1980's 'Bird Puller' turns many heads as they are a rare sight on our roads today. Brody is presented with an MOT until October 2019 with no advisories. FULL MOT AVAILABLE IF REQUIRED FOR SMALL CHARGE. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 It's now for sale for a much more sensible sounding £6995: https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1323646 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muz Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 I've enquired about this car and asked for an estimate for the repairs as to be honest I don't know what I'm supposed to be looking at. I don't suppose anyone knowledgeable is local to this car and wouldn't mind taking a look? I'd pay for their time obviously. Failing that does anyone know of a specialist that would be able to look at it for me. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, Muz said: I've enquired about this car and asked for an estimate for the repairs as to be honest I don't know what I'm supposed to be looking at. I don't suppose anyone knowledgeable is local to this car and wouldn't mind taking a look? I'd pay for their time obviously. Failing that does anyone know of a specialist that would be able to look at it for me. Thanks. I emailed the seller a couple of days back asking for more photos and if the last MOT corrosion failures have been seen to, but as yet have heard nothing back. It does look very nice and the GTE interior is definately a plus point in its favour albeit not OEM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muz Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 6 minutes ago, Monaco Blue said: I emailed the seller a couple of days back asking for more photos and if the last MOT corrosion failures have been seen to, but as yet have heard nothing back. It does look very nice and the GTE interior is definately a plus point in its favour albeit not OEM. The seller got back to me pretty quickly to be fair, although didn't show any pictures of the actual rust areas just nice shiny paint. He said he'll get his technician to look at it to give me a rough idea of an estimate towards cost of fixing it but obviously an impartial inspection would be desirable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muz Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) I would post the photos here but I've no idea how! 😂 Edited July 20, 2021 by Muz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, Muz said: I would post the photos here but I've no idea how! 😂 If you hit reply, there's a 'choose files' at the bottom. Just add the photos from your PC or whatever. Failing that, add links to Flickr or similar if you use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Muz said: The seller got back to me pretty quickly to be fair, although didn't show any pictures of the actual rust areas just nice shiny paint. He said he'll get his technician to look at it to give me a rough idea of an estimate towards cost of fixing it but obviously an impartial inspection would be desirable. Just had a reply with additional photos. Like you, nothing too detailed. He tells me it is sold as seen (ie. needs the corrosion issues sorting). Also told me that the client he's selling it on behalf of, would accept £6250. Edited July 20, 2021 by Monaco Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muz Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Hi those are the same pictures he sent to me, he did mention the seller would accept £6250 to me also. Maybe I'm being paranoid but something seems a little off to me everything seems a bit vague, maybe because he's selling it for someone else or maybe he is the worlds most reluctant car dealer 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 47 minutes ago, Muz said: Hi those are the same pictures he sent to me, he did mention the seller would accept £6250 to me also. Maybe I'm being paranoid but something seems a little off to me everything seems a bit vague, maybe because he's selling it for someone else or maybe he is the worlds most reluctant car dealer 😂 It appears the garage/showroom is a Landrover specialist and is selling the car on behalf of a customer or friend. It's not unusual TBH, and suspect they know next to nothing about the car apart from having it parked in their showroom. A Saab specialist I used to use in Tonbridge Wells did exactly the same. No doubt they get some sort of % as commission. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 Now on Autotrader with a few additional photos: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107215278525 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Be interesting to see the underside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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