ConorB Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Hi all, I'm new to the forum. I am the owner of a RHD silver Manta 400 road car and would like to see if any of the members here could give me some more info on its history. I did receive a history file including magazine features etc when I bought it, but would interested to see what else is known about the car. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Hi there welcome to the forum, have you got an Original Manta 400 road car? If you have I would love more than anything to see pictures of this rare beast. Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConorB Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 Yes it's 400 road car! Sorry I can't seem to upload any photos here, but will keep trying. Regards Conor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 (edited) You need to upload via photobucket or similar image hosting site. You can't upload directly! You need to get pics up quick as it's not proper form to declare you own a 400 and leave us all hanging!! Don't suppose you want to sell it do you..........lol But if you do call me...... Edited December 5, 2014 by upk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Thats awesome do you want me to upload them as you need a Photobucket account or another photo hosting site I think they are called. My email is jack_turner96@yahoo.co.uk if you want to email me the pictures and I can upload them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 You need to upload via photobucket or similar image hosting site. You can't upload directly! You need to get pics up quick as it's not proper form to declare you own a 400 and leave us all hanging!! Don't suppose you want to sell it do you..........lol But if you do call me...... Have you won the lottery lol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConorB Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 You need to upload via photobucket or similar image hosting site. You can't upload directly! You need to get pics up quick as it's not proper form to declare you own a 400 and leave us all hanging!! Don't suppose you want to sell it do you..........lol But if you do call me...... Don't have photobucket. I've waited years to own one of these so she's not for sale! Photo should be up shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConorB Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 Have you won the lottery lol? Hi Jack, I emailed you a photo of the car, it's not a particularly good one though, but it's all I have. Please go ahead and put it up for me. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MANTAMAN Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 This must have previously been owned by Marty Drennen ( appologys if i have spelt the name wrong ) because i believe there was only one origianal RHD 400 in Astro Silver ( my favourite colour for a 400 ) This Manta attended Billing a few years ago and i remember the restoration had been done to a very high standard, not a ripple in the panels anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConorB Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 This must have previously been owned by Marty Drennen ( appologys if i have spelt the name wrong ) because i believe there was only one origianal RHD 400 in Astro Silver ( my favourite colour for a 400 ) This Manta attended Billing a few years ago and i remember the restoration had been done to a very high standard, not a ripple in the panels anywhere. Yes that's the same car, though I didn't buy it from Marty. The car was laid up just a few miles from where I live. This picture was taken just as it was removed from the garage where it was being stored. It's certainly a lot cleaner looking now as we spent days cleaning it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANTAMAN Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Ultimate garage find, a fully restored Manta 400 gathering dust !! why do i never hear about these cars?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 I think there is a chance that this Astro Silver 400 was at Billing 2007? Seriously the only 1 Original RHD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Don't have photobucket. I've waited years to own one of these so she's not for sale! Photo should be up shortly. Photobucket is a free web based hosting site, just google it and you will soon find it. Green with envy but it's good to know she's in the hands of a proud owner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazi240 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 (edited) Jack only right hand drive road car is DPP117Y (white car) this silver car was brought into ireland as LHD and had a RHD bulkhead fitted.I went to look at it approx 1997ish reg no was DB 400 then.It needed a full resto back then but guy wanted to much money for it.the car was laid up for a few more years before marty bought it who did a stunning detailed restoration on it. Edited December 6, 2014 by dazi240 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConorB Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 Photobucket is a free web based hosting site, just google it and you will soon find it. Green with envy but it's good to know she's in the hands of a proud owner. Cheers I'll look it up. Yes the car is in safe hands and will get all the attention it deserves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConorB Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 Jack only right hand drive road car is DPP117Y (white car) this silver car was brought into ireland as LHD and had a RHD bulkhead fitted.I went to look at it approx 1997ish reg no was DB 400 then.It needed a full resto back then but guy wanted to much money for it.the car was laid up for a few more years before marty bought it who did a stunning detailed restoration on it. Thanks for this information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 (edited) Hello Conor, congratulations with your "400"! I'm happy the car is in good hands. I'm not in a position to be jealous there I own also an original Manta-400. My car is still in as good as new condition, never been restorated. You can see it is the street version without the big arches, can't get it over my hart to cut in original arches... Grtz!! Herman. Edited December 6, 2014 by H-400 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upk Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Arrrrrrgh! Double envy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConorB Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 Hello Connor,congratulations with your "400"!I'm happy the car is in good hands. I'm not in a position to be jealous there I own also an original Manta-400.My car is still in as good as new condition, never been restorated.You can see it is the street version without the big arches, can't get it over my hart to cut in original arches...Grtz!!Herman. Hi Herman, Thanks for the comments! Have to say your car looks a beautiful example! We are so lucky to be the custodians of these rare machines. Conor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Jealous much!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Hi Conor, we indeed have to make sure those cars keep in a good condition. I don't spare the car, been in several countries in Europe, from Denmark till Ostenreich... This is a picture on the "Ring", in good company... But when I arrive back home the car gets lifted up and cleaned, even the springs become again as clean as new. Grts, Herman. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConorB Posted December 13, 2014 Author Share Posted December 13, 2014 Hi Conor, we indeed have to make sure those cars keep in a good condition.I don't spare the car, been in several countries in Europe, from Denmark till Ostenreich...This is a picture on the "Ring", in good company...But when I arrive back home the car gets lifted up and cleaned, even the springs become again as clean as new.Grts, Herman. Good picture Herman! Thanks for sharing. Would like to visit the ring sometime soon. Regards Conor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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