H-400 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Hi everybody, last Sunday we had after several days of rain a dry sunny day. Time to take out the Manta to an oldtimermeeting at the military barracks north of Antwerp where I was stationed from '90 till '95: Kit car based on the Citroën 2CV Original BMW Isetta, bubble car made after the war cause fuel was rather expensive those days. They are back as a modern E-car but I don't understand why? They make electricity from fossile fuel/carbon... An early model Ford Siera, the non original nosecone says he wants to be a Manta B 😁 A Mini, look at this interieur! This nice tiny car is prepared with love. A lot of gauges and tripmasters so it looks ready to rally 😍 Ford Capri, the contender of the Manta. A bit heavier as a Manta and leaf springs at the back made them always running behind the Manta. But they look awesome. Old Opel Rekord and Kadett B, a bit further a Kadett D My Manta GSI, surrounded by Porsche power. It is the first ride with the Manta since my back surgery and goes well. Looking left & right at crosspoints is still painfull but the Recaro seats are a lot better than the Insignia ones. Beetle with Christmas camo. As a very young kid we went to Spain with a VW Beetle. My parents in the front seats, my three brothers on the backseat and me and my twin brother (the young ones) in the dog hole behind the back seat above the engine. Try this these days... A lot of windows T-bus, you don't want to know the value Me with some military vehicles. Remember I had to work on those Willies in the very early eighties American muscles, our son works on new Dodges that are imported to Europe and the basic engine (2 valve Hemi V8 central cam) are basic still the same but with a charger. Last but not least: An Opel Kadett C Ralley. Next to a Porsche 914... We wish you all nice holidays and a fine New Year 🥂 4 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeysore Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Great photos Herman, I would take your GSI over a Porsche any day. Happy Holidays to you and yours. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bris jas Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Thanks for sharing Herman, great selection of vehicles. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Great diverse collection Kadett is amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Great pics Herman. There always seems to be a varied selection of cars at the meets you go to 🙂 Good to hear things are going well. Have a great Christmas. Andy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Great pics Herman, good to see you out and about after the surgery 👍 Cool story about the road trip in the VW. I remember travelling (only through the UK) but only place for me to lie down was in the back of the VW estate driving down the M62 motorway, literally above that engine that sounded like a bag of spanners 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted December 22, 2023 Author Share Posted December 22, 2023 Yep Jess, we had no seat belts and when something happened we were slammed on the pressed metal dash. Brakes had asbestos and the paint of our childs bed had lead. We climbed trees and I remember we fell asleep on top cause the wind made the tree rocking... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 39 minutes ago, H-400 said: Yep Jess, we had no seat belts and when something happened we were slammed on the pressed metal dash. Brakes had asbestos and the paint of our childs bed had lead. We climbed trees and I remember we fell asleep on top cause the wind made the tree rocking... crazy by today’s standards, but was all fun back then huh 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 12 hours ago, Jessopia74 said: Great pics Herman, good to see you out and about after the surgery 👍 Cool story about the road trip in the VW. I remember travelling (only through the UK) but only place for me to lie down was in the back of the VW estate driving down the M62 motorway, literally above that engine that sounded like a bag of spanners 🤣 In 1994 went to Germany heading to cologne in D611 TDM ,outside the all pack up last check found fuel pipe leaking Quick replacement of the hose go to go ( no sat nav brack down cover,mobile phones) Going to a campsite on the river just outside Cologne. Got of the ferry about 7 o’clock Had to park up in a Aldi overnight and slept in the manta ( this was before Aldi come to the U.K. Go to the campsite the next day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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