Monaco Blue Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255110821570 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Beat me to it whilst I was drooling over it 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike. Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 I seen that on e bay, very smart, looks in great condition, I like it a lot👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Definitely an interesting car, but I think it would be better off at specialist auction and might be worth more if it was put back to a gte? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 300 BHP with so little weight I bet it's a riot to drive! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Simon Peckham built that, I remember when he brought it to billing a few years ago. Wasn’t lucky enough to get a ride in it but I bet it’s one hell of a car to drive. No point putting the boat anchor back in it, much more modern engine gives way to a much more modern driving experience! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEPETE Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Mmmmmm very nice..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monaco Blue Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 4 hours ago, Jessopia74 said: Definitely an interesting car, but I think it would be better off at specialist auction and might be worth more if it was put back to a gte? I tend to agree. If it were standard it would get snapped up. It's also on Pistonheads for £15K: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/12171115 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Monaco Blue said: I tend to agree. If it were standard it would get snapped up. It's also on Pistonheads for £15K: https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/12171115 Nearly worth buying to remove the LET and put back to std gte 🤑 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooker Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 14 minutes ago, Jessopia74 said: Nearly worth buying to remove the LET and put back to std gte 🤑 Excellent plan! I’m running an entirely standard 2.0e engine & injection - all the bits you need! I’ll drive my car up to your place & you can swap the engines over. Will I need to stay overnight? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 8 minutes ago, Trooker said: Excellent plan! I’m running an entirely standard 2.0e engine & injection - all the bits you need! I’ll drive my car up to your place & you can swap the engines over. Will I need to stay overnight? 🤣 But a LET is worth a few quid now, going for a huge pile of beer tokens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooker Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, Jessopia74 said: 🤣 But a LET is worth a few quid now, going for a huge pile of beer tokens. Beer tokens? What is that compared to the roar of an original CiH 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 7 hours ago, Jessopia74 said: Definitely an interesting car, but I think it would be better off at specialist auction and might be worth more if it was put back to a gte? I think it’s an exclusive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Danny D114BCW said: I think it’s an exclusive? Yes mate your right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo3000 Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 (edited) ultimate street sleeper manta.....with it making more BHP than a works 400 ...i do love the cih engines,but with this pro conversion already in place i certainly would not remove it. At 15k on pistonheads... i'm surprised its not already sold😍 Edited August 29, 2021 by evo3000 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starmist Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Could end up being a cheap car for someone, l would definitely be bidding if I didn't have 2 already. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Do you think the Mrs would understand that I want it more than the house we are in the middle of buying and proposed driveway extension? 😂😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal001 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Wish I had the space Need a second Manta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starmist Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 £13600...is that a bit of a bargain? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Compared to what it will have cost to build I'd say so. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyboy54321 Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 I thought it would do way, way more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooker Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 23 minutes ago, jonnyboy54321 said: I thought it would do way, way more Me too but with restrictions easing & lots of people having overspent on holidays etc plus the back to work & school season for lots it’s probably as bad as trying to sell late November. It doesn’t appeal to the concourse brigade either so I’d imagine dealer type investors less likely to take a punt. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Great car great buy, new owner needs a lsd if not already fitted, too much power for one wheel drive! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Put a 2.3 Bedford van engine in a 1976 manta ( years ago) it was a riot to drive. Wheel spin at 70 mph going sideways. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 14 hours ago, ®evo03 said: Great car great buy, new owner needs a lsd if not already fitted, too much power for one wheel drive! Very much this, if it hasn’t already got one. Even the XE is a wheel spinner without the lsd. Best money I spent on mine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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