OPEL MANTA GTE

Full recommissioning needed with welding including new floor pans and glass out respray

The Opel Manta is a rear-wheel-drive sports coupé built by German manufacturer Opel in two generations from 1970 to 1988. The Manta was a mildly sporting coupé based on the Ascona family car, competing with cars such as the Ford Capri. The Manta remained rear-wheel drive for both generations and also saw certain competition success. Its name comes from the manta ray.

Both Manta versions received a facelift in 1982, which included a plastic front spoiler, sideskirts for the GT/E and GSi models, a small wing at the rear and quadruple air intakes on the grille. Also the 1.2-, 1.6- and 1.9-litre engines were discontinued and replaced by the 1.3-litre OHC engine, the 1.8-litre OHC and the 2.0-litre S and E CIH engines (although the 75 PS 1.9N continued to be available in a few markets).The GT/E was renamed and was called the GSi from 1983 (except in the UK where the GT/E name continued). Manta GSi had 195/60R14 tyres on 6" wide 14" aluminium wheels.

The work has begun to bring this icon back to life.

SELLING AT DORE AND REES AUCTION ;

22nd SEPT 2024

Offers Invited.