TheRealExile Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304522037700?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3Daa129bbf552f4e81968a39386b197e81%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D304522037700%26itm%3D304522037700%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A47cdc0cf-e973-11ec-a636-9607f15832f9|parentrq%3A525c44f11810ab9667bc1b47fffd048a|iid%3A1 Very presentable, few years back would have gone for half that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Seen this in the flesh it’s a lovely car 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 That’s is looking very nice ( shiny red mantas all ways look nice) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irmscher Man Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Looks like a good one. I would have to get those Ronals off though and put the Steels back on! Has it been restored? If so, its been done well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Yes it’s been painted. He’s done a lovely job of it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta hatch Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 The car is one of mine cracking original car lightly restored only for sale as I don’t have space too keep them all inside 😔and it was this our my Astra gte one had to go may be a small discount if a club member wants the car would like it to go to a good home 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 It does look tidy indeed, I'd keep the Manta but I'm a bit biased 😉 good luck with the sale, my Project that I need to sell to fund another Manta is STILL in the bodyshop although the paint arrived yesterday and it is finally getting stripped, told him that the Mrs is eyeing up all kinds of furniture and decor for when I turn the conservatory in to a warm room in the next few months so he needs to get a wriggle on if he wants paid 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta hatch Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 I would have kept the manta but I have 2 coupes one on spit and others coming along how I have resisted from putting a 16v in i don’t know 😂be a shame to spoil a original car I think personally. But I Have this to finish off once the hatch is out the way . that being said if I don’t get a sensible price it will stay 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Very nice John 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 Think it's good you left it standard, can't be that many left. I do get the temptation for the more modern lump but nice to have some standard cars left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooker Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 At Hampson’s tomorrow https://auctions.hampsonauctions.com/auction/lot/62-1985-opel-manta-18s-berlinetta/?lot=710 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Trooker said: At Hampson’s tomorrow https://auctions.hampsonauctions.com/auction/lot/62-1985-opel-manta-18s-berlinetta/?lot=710 Look how high that rear end is, what’s going on 😮💁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooker Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Probably OEM springs, with the years of looking at GTE’s which was a 30mm? drop over a standard SRB & then 20-40mm further drop on GTE’s with aftermarket mods back in the day + larger alloys we’ve become accustomed to cars that struggle with speed bumps. The original 1.8 sat high https://www.parts-specs.nl/system/large/45984-0c4a2e7834661011ac9cfc30c5e679f83f9f2391.jpg?1520819132 If one was going for factory look, I.e. it’s the wrong alloys etc then I’d suggest that the front springs are too low 😂 Not my personal preference though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta hatch Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 I don’t know why the car looks high at the rear on the photos as it’s sits sound and level but for some reason looks high at the rear On the photos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irmscher Man Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Lovely car, good luck with the sale on Sunday. I wouldn’t be surprised if that sells to be honest, and makes over the higher estimate. Hatches seem to be doing quite well at the moment, so hopefully a few discerning buyers take a fancy to it and it goes to fund the 400R! Be nice to see that running! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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