Dolphin Dreamer Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 Hi everyone, just joined the forum as recently managed to purchase this 1.9SR Manta A. Currently in the process of getting a few jobs done that it needs.....swapping carb from something way too big to a 32/34 Webber, getting the electrics sorted and a few other minor jobs, but the rest of the car seems in great shape, having recently been imported from South Africa. Despite looking at various sites, I can't seem to find any details of how many A's were sold in the UK originally (I know near half a million Worldwide were produced, but can't find sales figures for the UK?) Any help much appreciated. Can't figure out how to post a pic here, as not technically minded! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 Hi and welcome! You should consider joining the club as a web member at least, that will let you have access to the member only sections of the forums and most importantly unlock the ability to easily attach pictures to your posts. sorry I can’t help with totals 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srmrally Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 Good to hear you have bought a manta A as said join the owners club get lots of info and a chance to talk to opel manta 'nuts' and meet some interesting characters 😂 I had a A many years ago but now have a manta B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 Welcome @Dolphin Dreamer. Get signed up so we can see pictures of your car. I’m a bit kinky I like A’s and B’s, but don’t have an A at the moment 😕. Apart from the carb is any other work required? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1900SR Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 (edited) I hope Ian doesn't mind, but I believe it's this one. I don't know how many were sold in the UK, Rainer Manthey in Germany may know. Edited November 30 by 1900SR 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 He’s a lucky man then. She looks lovely 😍 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen pye Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 Wow looks amazing that. Great colour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Dreamer Posted December 1 Author Share Posted December 1 Steve Hancock, yes that's mine thanks for posting pic. 13 hours ago, Jonathan Pounsett said: Welcome @Dolphin Dreamer. Get signed up so we can see pictures of your car. I’m a bit kinky I like A’s and B’s, but don’t have an A at the moment 😕. Apart from the carb is any other work required?....Yes! It's going in to (hopefully) get fixed next week....Has a fuel leak, after I filled tank, from the pipe into tank and breathers where someone has inserted a screw into one pipe!.....Several electrical items don't work...washers, ammeter, clock, fuel gauge...and I want a cig lighter to power stuff....Drivers seat belt poorly fitted, so refuses to move most times.....so just annoying bits really! 😉 Thanks for comments and any help, I intend using this a lot next year, will be out at many local(ish) shows etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 Welcome along! 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 (edited) Lots of annoying things as you say but all easily doable. And nothing too expensive. Edited December 1 by Jonathan Pounsett 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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