Highlights

Huge 10 month restoration by seller involving 100s of hours
Beautifully detailed and factory correct 80s coupe rarity
Seats reupholstered and interior sunroof replaced
Wiring, brakes, brake lines, and fuel line all renewed
Exceptionally rare to find in this condition
Two registered keepers and only 50,000 miles from new

The Appeal

Here is a genuine labour of love. The vendor acquired this car last year as a one-keeper ‘barn find’ in a very dilapidated state. But he clearly saw the potential in this very low mileage car and certainly had the skills to bring it back to life.

Which, over 10 months and 100s of hours, is exactly what he has achieved. The car you see in the photos must be amongst the best of the handful of remaining Manta B GT/Es available to buy (these are, after all, coupes that owners tend to hang onto). Finished in original silver metallic it has received a full body restoration with many new parts plus an interior retrim with correct checked cloth for the Recaros.

The work also covered the mechanicals, wiring, brakes and fuel system to deliver a car that runs as well as it looks for the lucky buyer.

Opel’s Manta B was the sophisticated, rally-honed riposte to Ford’s Capri. These are engaging, nimble cars but survivors are exceptionally rare. Don’t miss this one.

History and Paperwork

First registered 1st December 1983
One two registered keepers
Current keeper acquired the car in July 2024 for restoration
Photograph of the car ‘as found’ in photo deck
Record of restoration shown in photos
Garage stored since completion
Fully restored over 10 months and 100s of hours by seller
Professionals involved for appropriate work such as respray and retrim
Car is eligible for HIstoric Vehicle status based on first registration

The Condition

Resprayed in original silver metallic paintwork following recent restoration
Full body renovation as shown in photos
Work included removing and repairing all rust and fitting new panels
Some panels sourced from Germany or bespoke fabricated as required
Engine removed to enable full respray of all areas
New floor added on driver’s side
Vendor reports that the car now has ‘no rust’
Paintwork fully retrimmed in correct factory vinyls as shown
Lights, glass, bumpers and other trim all very well kept
Refurbished five spoke GT/E alloy wheels look virtually new
Tyres also appear to be new
Seats reupholstered in correct checked fabric
Interior sunroof trim replaced
Very well kept interior with original features such as tape storage
No reported faults with electrics, lighting or switchgear
No dashboard warning lights notified

The Mechanics

1,979cc fuel injected 110bhp engine
Manual gearbox
Later car with Bosch fuel injection system
Engine and electrical wiring renewed
Brakes and brake lines replaced
Fuel lines renewed
Speedometer and lighting wiring fixed
Vendor states the low displayed mileage is correct
No reported running or driving issues

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Comments

RobMCar••••

Bidder

1 day ago

Lovely car and I had exactly the same spec of car back in the 80’s. In fact I had 3 in succession and my silver one was the most loved. Do you have any photos of the engine bay and what oil pressure is it pulling at tickover and under normal load? Thanks!