Paul Barrett Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Was tipped off by one of my builder mates that a local old boy has a beige manta in his garage, but wasn't 100%. Roll on a couple of months and the guy now knows about me and my keen internet in all things manta, in particular the A variety. He walks in on the job I was finishing which backs onto where he lives today! 'Are you the young sparky that wants to see my manta?' I am indeed sir, so after a brief chat I was itching to see it off we went to his garage and couple of pics... It's a beaut of a manta S 1600. Not perfect by any stretch but well preserved, Pip has had it for over 35 years. He does go to shows locally and billing 2 years ago, with a bit of work could be mint. He went this year actually but not with the A. I'm sure he said he was a omoc member but u was too excited to remember. He is literally a mile away! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xecoupe Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 that is well tasty and so well looked after nice to meet another member and so close as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1900SR Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Yes, remember seeing this at Billing last year, and speaking to the owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTAMAN Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I remember it to, i sure i had a chat with the owner, but then i always talk to everyone over the course of a Billing weekend !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 That's a beaut, I do like the A series! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Looks very nice, I got a chance to sit in an A Series Manta for the first time in my life on the last day at Billing so that was a good experience. Too right Ian and like we said at Billing we need it to be at least a week long to have enough time talking to people! Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan W Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Was tipped off by one of my builder mates that a local old boy has a beige manta in his garage, but wasn't 100%. Roll on a couple of months and the guy now knows about me and my keen internet in all things manta, in particular the A variety. He walks in on the job I was finishing which backs onto where he lives today! 'Are you the young sparky that wants to see my manta?' I am indeed sir, so after a brief chat I was itching to see it off we went to his garage and couple of pics... It's a beaut of a manta S 1600. Not perfect by any stretch but well preserved, Pip has had it for over 35 years. He does go to shows locally and billing 2 years ago, with a bit of work could be mint. He went this year actually but not with the A. I'm sure he said he was a omoc member but u was too excited to remember. He is literally a mile away! Hi Paul, have seen Pip down at the Earls Barton show a couple of times, he mentioned he knew someone else in the manta club from Northampton, couldn't believe it when I saw another 'A'. You should come too and get another Manta on the field! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Hi dan, I've whacked it in my diary, would be good to meet up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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