1984 opel manta 400 for sale full#

The Manta B has a special role in the company's 120-year-plus automotive history no other model remained unchanged on the market longer than the Manta B. The German brand had two variants in the range: the coupé with notchback and the 1978 Combi-Coupé CC with hatchback and large tailgate. The GT/E-based “Black Magic” special edition arrived in 1975, all black with orange stripes on its flanks. The Manta GT/E, powered by a 105hp, 1.9-litre engine with Bosch L Jetronic fuel injection, appeared in 1974. Production was enriched by numerous special model variants such as the Holiday, the Plus, Swinger and Summer Bazar, each combining up-market specifications with modest prices. Standard equipment included a sports steering wheel, heated rear window, halogen headlamps, electric windscreen washers and a vinyl roof. The Manta range began with a 1.2 60bhp engine in 1972, followed in November of the same year by the luxuriously equipped Manta Berlinetta. “Instead of making an existing model obsolete, the car we are presenting today is an addition to our range and meets a new demand from the market,” said the press release at the time. For Opel, the Manta was a step into new territory. Attractive coupés that could accommodate four were highly popular and the Manta’s shape and lines were just what the market was looking for. The Manta was new, smart and sporty, and perfectly timed. The Opel Manta had found its identity and its iconic chrome plated emblem was brought to life. With just 10-days to create a name and logo, Gallion spent hours leafing through Jacques Cousteau’s photos and drawings before coming across a shot of a gigantic manta ray. The Manta nameplate and ray logo were born when designer, Gallion, looking for inspiration in the face of fashionable animal-named cars such as the Ford Mustang and Corvette Stingray, travelled to Paris to meet French marine researcher, Jacques Cousteau. Today it is a sought-after collector’s classic, much-loved by motor-enthusiasts around the world.

1984 opel manta 400 for sale full#

In 1972, its first full year of sales, 56,200 happy customers snapped up their prized Manta and in total, more than one million examples of the Opel Manta rolled off the assembly line. The famous coupé, conceived by American, George Gallion, Opel’s chief designer, made its much-applauded debut in September 1970, at Timmendorfer Strand on the German Baltic Sea coast. One of 245 cars produced and believed one of only 12 finished in Astro Silverįully restored to show standard in 2005 with a photographic record.The legendary Opel Manta is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2020. Retains all of the original features unique to the 400 including the 5-speed gearbox and 5-stud Ronal wheels. Car converted to RHD by Northern Ireland Vauxhall Dealers, Pentlands. Imported by Tony Fall (Opel Team Manager) and sold to its first owner. (+buyer’s premium of 12% including VAT 20%) For further information please contact our office on the details below. This car is to be auctioned by Classic Car Auctions on Saturday 2nd December at The Classic Car Auction Sale 2017 at The Warwickshire Exhibition Centre, Leamington Spa, CV31 1XN. One of 245 cars produced and believed one of only 12 finished in Astro Silver.