CRAZYDAVE Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Opel-manta-B-berlinetta-2litre-auto-breaking-for-spares-/321657965392?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Looks like it's been loved at some point, pretty sure they're Custom Solutions window winder handles. Gotta be worth someone saving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 That's not far from me, I'm watching it and will have a word with the missus this evening! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmanta Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I bet it looks bad cosmetically but the floorpans around your feet will be good. All the early cars I have ever done have had amazing floors and inner sills. not sure why. Mind you, the late exclusives are the exact opposite I would love a go at this one but I have no time, money or mrs approval. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I bet it looks bad cosmetically but the floorpans around your feet will be good. All the early cars I have ever done have had amazing floors and inner sills. not sure why. Mind you, the late exclusives are the exact opposite . not all are why do people keep making these comments ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Sadly the odds are against it 1. Dreadful advert 2. It's partially disassembled 3. It's automatic 4. It's got a sunroof, and.... 5. It's a pre facelift hatch, the most unloved of the breed I know, I own one and when I bought it 3 years ago the seller struggled to get 700 for it with an MOT! And do you know what? It's a fantastic car and a genuinely practical classic! It's just it doesn't have the glamour of a coupe of the pizazz of the later cars. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmanta Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 not all are why do people keep making these comments ! Which way round do you disagree ? The early cars being good or the late cars being prone to being bad ? I have had plenty of both and many in between so I base my opinion of personal experience. My 1980 hatch, Ascona B and my two late 70s Bs were perfect and my 1988 coupe and hatch were horrible for rust. if you have a late Exclusive and its not rusty then you are lucky, I have my suspicions about the quality of the steel used in the later cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I should think it will be worth a few bob when it ends up like yours James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Which way round do you disagree ? if you have a late Exclusive and its not rusty then you are lucky, I have my suspicions about the quality of the steel used in the later cars. there are plenty of late exclusives in my area in good condition, perhaps we know how to look after them up north ,I just think it does not help when people keep saying this, don't mention that all roofs are rusty as well Lol , not getting into a debate either just my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 James is right Pre facelift hatches are the rarest Manta B's but you would be unlikely to get any more than the equivalent Cav Sportshatch e.g. £750 for a project with an MOT, £1200 for a reasonable nick one needing some work with MOT & around £2000 tops for one in good condition. The rarest is a chrome bumpered Manta B hatch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 No anything over a B reg and some early Cs do tend to rot a lot worse than the earlier cars due to rubbish metal being used in the years after 84ish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt/e paul Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 This is right smack bang on my doorstep. it says item location Benfleet which is approx. 10 miles from me. but where it says the car is at gt wakering is just around the corner from where I work. its not one I recognise so I suspect its come from elsewhere as a project that's been abandoned . seems a shame he is breaking it as although popularity makes it cheaper than the fact it is unusual now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTAMAN Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 It anyone is interested it might be worth contacting the seller, they might sell the whole car. this might be worth a close look, this could actually be a 'Good'un!!' if it has been stored for many years and the container it is in is dry then it will have survived much in a much better state than many other Manta's ( if they have not got the bonnet for it i have two for sale !! infact i have loads of parts that i could sell you !! ) the seller could have put it up for spares assuming that no one would want a non-running car, I agree with Paul, from past experience earlier Manta B's tend to survive better ( though my B seen left has a crusty floor that needs work now ) Buy this Manta, Fit a Five speed manual box ( same mounting points for the gearbox support ) and you could have an Unusual ( that blue dash is not seen very often ) good Manta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Sadly the odds are against it 1. Dreadful advert 2. It's partially disassembled 3. It's automatic 4. It's got a sunroof, and.... 5. It's a pre facelift hatch, the most unloved of the breed I know, I own one and when I bought it 3 years ago the seller struggled to get 700 for it with an MOT! And do you know what? It's a fantastic car and a genuinely practical classic! It's just it doesn't have the glamour of a coupe of the pizazz of the later cars. Nice picture James I can imagine the White one fixed up it would look amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTAMAN Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Just a question, how do you know this Manta is a hatch? can't see what it is in the pictures and i can not see any referance in the text, perhaps i am just missing the B!**>y obvious !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmanta Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Just a question, how do you know this Manta is a hatch? can't see what it is in the pictures and i can not see any referance in the text, perhaps i am just missing the B!**>y obvious !! Yes, its a hatch, the rear seat is the fold down type and as such you can see the carpet on the wheel arches, on a coupe there is no wheel arch carpet because the seat covers them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZYDAVE Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Yep rear seat was the giveaway for me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 ]Nice picture James I can imagine the White one fixed up it would look amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTAMAN Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 MANTAMAN, on 03 Feb 2015 - 10:00 PM, said: Yes, its a hatch, the rear seat is the fold down type and as such you can see the carpet on the wheel arches, on a coupe there is no wheel arch carpet because the seat covers them. Yep rear seat was the giveaway for me too This is a small corner of one picture !! paulmanta & crazydave you will to take turns wearing the golden anorak at Billing !!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapierdave Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Listing ended early Which one of you buggers has bought it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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