There have been a few books printed that feature the Manta. Naturally, some of the best ones are from Germany but there are several english language books that are worth picking up, if you can find them.
Occasionally, we do find surplus copies of some of these books and will keep a small supply of them in the club shop - click here to visit the shop.
Here is a list of some of the known publications:
| Title & Hyperlinks | Publisher | ISBN No. | Summary | Price Guide | Supplier |
| Manta A series | Haynes | 0-85696-157-4 | Although some mistakes exist, this is still the definitive Manta A repair guide. The eagle eyed will still find a copy or two at auto jumbles. | £5-£15 |
www.amazon.co.uk
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| Opel Manta-Ascona-Voyage from 1970 | Intereurope | 0-85666-036-1 | Similar in format to the Haynes manual but lighter and less verbose. It still has plenty of data sheets so it makes a good service manual for when you need to check on valve clearances etc. | £5 | www.amazon.co.uk |
| Ascona & Manta B series 1975 to 1977 | Haynes | 0-85696-316-X | For all 1.6 and 1.9 B series models from 1975-1977. Bear in mind that there is no coverage of fuel injection, 5 speed gearbox or other later Manta refinements. | £5-£10 | www.amazon.co.uk |
| Vauxhall Cavalier Saloon & Coupe 1975 to 1977 | Haynes | 0-85696-315-1 | For all 1.6 and 1.9 B series models from 1975-1977. | £5 | www.amazon.co.uk |
| Ascona & Manta B series 1975 to 1988 | Haynes | 1-85010-578-2 | This one covers the lot including the 1.8 ohc engine, 5 speed gearbox, fuel injection and hatchback. | £5-£15 | www.amazon.co.uk |
| Vauxhall Cavalier/Opel Ascona & Manta 1975-1982 | Autodata | 0-85666-322-0 | For all 1.6, 1.9 & 2.0 litre models from 1975-1982. Bear in mind that there is no coverage of fuel injection, 5 speed gearbox or other later Manta refinements. | £5 | |
| Opel Wheels to the World | Princeton Publishing | 0-915038-16-1 | Opel's own guide to the history of the company from the early days of bicycles and sewing machines, through two world wars and right up to the front wheel drive range of world cars. | £25 | |
| Opel Manta 1970-75 | Brooklands Books | 1-85520-3642 | A fine collection of road tests and articles reprinted from contemporary magazines. Note that US, South African and Malaysian variants of the Manta A are featured. | £16.99 |
www.amazon.co.uk
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| Das Grosse Manta Buch | Probably the best history of the Manta ever written. However it is currently only available in a German language edition. | approx. £50+ | www.amazon.co.uk | ||
| Opel Manta und Ascona 1970 - 1975 | Schrader Verlag | 3-613-87163-7 | Shorter version of the above, covering only the Manta & Ascona A series | approx. £10+ | www.amazon.co.uk |
| Opel Manta im Test. Manta A und B 1970-1983 | Verlag Johannes Kuhny | A collection of road tests and articles reprinted from German magazines. | £Unknown | ||
| Opel Manta (1970-1988) | Transport Source Books | 1-85847-008-0 | Another collection of road tests and articles reprinted from contemporary magazines compiled by enthusiast Trevor Alder.. | £Unknown | www.amazon.co.uk |
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