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[smiffy220]

Wasn't sure what section to post this under. Came across this on the net. Stunning looking car. Anyone know anything about it? It says Opel Manta b?? Prototype maybe? Why did they never produce this, or if they did, I've never seen one before. Stunning car.

Dave

[opelscott22]

Cool!!

Thats the best looking car Ive seen in a long time!!

[rayman]

I want one,that is car porn  

[Shug]

First thought was opel gt/concept car

[16valves-V-Turbo]

Not sure what it is but it sure is a sexy looking bus ;-)

[smiffy220]

Shug, on 04 October 2011 - 04:31 PM, said:

First thought was opel gt/concept car

That was my thoughts too, but this was from 1972, the GT came out before that didn't it!?

Here's a link to the website featuring this car:- http://www.cartype.c...l_manta_b__1972

There's video feeds too if you scroll down. I'd love to know more about this.

Dave

Edited by smiffy220, 04 October 2011 - 09:26 PM.

[rayman]

Looking at the other cars in the background is it something to do with the American market ?

[pat]

dont know where the pics are from , but this( http://coolspotters....-manta-b-studie )has the same pics and says it was a concept car for the manta B

[Mick]

oooooof...Drool....

[Shug]

How do you get the door open?  

[monzta]

Shug, on 15 October 2011 - 04:49 PM, said:

How do you get the door open?  

You yank the antenna in an up and down fasion

Yeah it is a stunning car, back then there was alot more influence from the American market on how to make the Opels look.. It reminds me a bit of the Bitter wich also was a Opel Based sportscar (based on the diplomat).