Opel Manta B rally car / Race car Rothmans - Available now on eBay. Car had been parked ina closed garage for the past29 yearsuntil recently taken out to work on. True survivor car,with onlytwo owners since purchased brand new.In original stock condition with only44,404 original miles. This is a prime-quality example worthy of any collector and until more comparable examples are available, we must consider this amazingly rare find ‘Fair Market’. As with all Group B cars, it was Rally Car for Sale 1984 Peugeot 205 Turbo 16. 1974 Opel Manta 1900 Additional Info: 1974 Opel Manta 1900 Coupe. We’ve seen only one other example with less miles sell at auction: a 4k mile car that sold for $23,100! Collector-car price guides do list the ‘C3’ styled Opel GT, but not the Manta – yet. This beautifully preserved, fuel-injected Manta from the last year of availability is an excellent find for anybody looking for an unusual and exceptional European road car of the 1970s. Sadly, the Manta is a rare find anywhere in North America today and as usual, rustproofing and panel sealing was still in its infancy. Emphasizing the European styling, handling, and 4-cylinder performance of the Manta, those ads were a refreshing break from those hawking the last few loud, gas-guzzling American performance cars of the era, which were starting to rely more on vinyl-tape graphics than actual horsepower to justify their continued existence. not only took out a couples home but also their three beloved classic cars 1972 Opel Manta, Found in Montana, now in California 1971 Opel GT/ Come with. The Manta was built in three main generations: A (1971-1975), B. Over the course of production, the rear wheel drive Manta was offered in a two door coupe body style that was fitted with a wide range of inline four engines. #Opel manta for sale series#The top-shelf 1,900cc SOHC engine also features the added pep and response of fuel injection.Īs a car-crazy kid during the 1970s, this Zero260 contributor fondly recalls the rich, high-quality photo layouts used by GM/Buick to advertise the Opel Manta in Motor Trend, Car and Driver, and Road & Track magazines. (1971 to 1988) The Opel Manta was a series of compact sports cars that were introduced for the 1971 model year. The Manta looks great in the online photos posted, including the exceptionally clean and never restored interior, with no cracks/tears and everything working properly, including the gauges, tachometer, blower fan, turn signals, horn, and wipers. The CIS system would support an upgraded camshaft that the Opel's L-Jetronic system would not. I was planning to convert the fuel injection to a Bosch CIS system from a 1984 VW Scirocco, which had 90k miles and ran perfectly. They also report the car has never been wrecked or even repainted and it includes an as-new trunk with the original spare wheel/tire and roadside jack. The Rallye has a title, but Nevada dispensed with titles for older cars so the 1975 will be sold on a bill of sale. Use the filters to narrow down your selection based on price, year and mileage. According to the seller, it comes with every piece of paperwork since new, including the window sticker and bill of sale. At Classic Driver, we offer a worldwide selection of Opel Mantas for sale. Also, while further research is required, it’s quite possible that famed “car guy” and top auto executive Bob Lutz championed the Manta, alongside the Opel GT, and may have had some influence in bringing Opels to North America.įresh to market with just 21k seller-stated original miles, this 1975 Opel Manta is a fabulous and highly engaging ‘survivor’ that defies the term with its clean and wonderful condition and presence. GM’s Buick division imported and sold the Manta here in North America through 1975, with these cars retrospectively known as ‘Manta A’. Classic cars for sale / Opel / Opel Manta. Only a sexy, very well-proportioned coupe body style was available, and handling is crisp in the European road car vein. Vehicles inspected, guaranteed and delivered in Paris. Based on the Ascona, the Manta was offered with a choice of three SOHC 4-cylinder engines displacing 1.2L, 1.6L, and 1.9L. Buy your OPEL MANTA used safely with Reezocar and find the best price thanks to our millions of ads. Second hand 18 ft caravans.Conceived as German GM subsidiary Opel’s counterpunch to Ford’s successful Capri, the Manta debuted for 1970.
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