KEEFY Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Bought new by myself back in 1977. Been garaged for over 10 years and not run so a little TLC needed. Body work is good with small signs of rust. Worst area is on the roof. Inside is almost immaculate with it looking pretty much as it was back in 1977, except one sun visor needs slight attention. Mileage is 55244 1.9 , manual No V5 but have original logbook Will need to be trailered away. Would love to have restored it myself but have other projects to do. Open to sensible offers, no set price Hereford, UK location Email for further details benchclutock@yahoo.co.uk photos to follow......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 A couple of pics posted for Keefy 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEEFY Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 We will be checking out the electrics later today and post the outcome. Please feel free to contact me on email. benchclutock@yahoo.co.uk If you are interested, more photos or come and have a look, near Hereford City. This car will be sold and we are very keen for it to go to an enthusiast. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEEFY Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 This manta has not been on the road since 1994, been kept covered up in a dry garage and started occasionally. But for last 10 years it has not been started, therefore engine will need checking. But we have wired up a battery and all the electrics work, including the air horn which just nearly gave me a heart attack!! Lights all work, even the one under the bonnet, interior lights work, hazards, number plate, except drivers side rear brake light, suspect bulb knackered which I will check, but everything else is fine, stereo works, clock. I expect wipers will work too. Someone needs to come see this car before I fall in love with it again and keep it! I have just found the original service stamp book, only stubbs saying it was serviced at every so many miles up until 1987, it was serviced after then but not stamped unfortunately. Also have owners manual and some really nice opel brochures and leaflets showing all different models. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 2 hours ago, KEEFY said: This manta has not been on the road since 1994, been kept covered up in a dry garage and started occasionally. But for last 10 years it has not been started, therefore engine will need checking. But we have wired up a battery and all the electrics work, including the air horn which just nearly gave me a heart attack!! Lights all work, even the one under the bonnet, interior lights work, hazards, number plate, except drivers side rear brake light, suspect bulb knackered which I will check, but everything else is fine, stereo works, clock. I expect wipers will work too. Someone needs to come see this car before I fall in love with it again and keep it! I have just found the original service stamp book, only stubbs saying it was serviced at every so many miles up until 1987, it was serviced after then but not stamped unfortunately. Also have owners manual and some really nice opel brochures and leaflets showing all different models. You know I am going to buy it 😎lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irmscher Man Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Oooh, that’s an early one. What month was it registered? 76 or 77? Possibly one of the earliest Manta B’s still surviving. I love the early lights on these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Same colour as my early B, very nice...wish I was in a position to buy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEEFY Posted July 20, 2022 Author Share Posted July 20, 2022 16 hours ago, Irmscher Man said: Oooh, that’s an early one. What month was it registered? 76 or 77? Possibly one of the earliest Manta B’s still surviving. I love the early lights on these. It's June 77 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEEFY Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 This car is not for sale anymore. I have fallen in love with it again!! and will be restoring it myself. As soon as we got it running, I couldn't let it go! 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooker Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 28 minutes ago, KEEFY said: This car is not for sale anymore. I have fallen in love with it again!! and will be restoring it myself. As soon as we got it running, I couldn't let it go! Looking forward to hearing more 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 1 hour ago, KEEFY said: This car is not for sale anymore. I have fallen in love with it again!! and will be restoring it myself. As soon as we got it running, I couldn't let it go! I have regretted getting rid of my SR for a long time, enjoy 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 11 hours ago, KEEFY said: This car is not for sale anymore. I have fallen in love with it again!! and will be restoring it myself. As soon as we got it running, I couldn't let it go! Brilliant 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine A'Herne Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Well done, looking forward to seeing it out and about. Catherine & Martin Meadon, South Wales & South West Area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irmscher Man Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 On 24/07/2022 at 20:47, KEEFY said: This car is not for sale anymore. I have fallen in love with it again!! and will be restoring it myself. As soon as we got it running, I couldn't let it go! Excellent! Best outcome all round......you would only have regretted it afterwards and wouldn't have been able to do anything about it. Looking at the VBOA show last week, we only had 8 pre facelift B Series cars there, so its great that another one will be back on the road one day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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