Highlights
- Distinctive car that mixes early SR and later GT/E aesthetics
- Recent professional restoration with approximately £15,000 investment
- 2L engine completely overhauled and full respray in metallic blue
- Recently fitted with new tyres, shock absorbers and exhaust system
- Will be supplied with a fresh MOT
The Appeal
In the 70s, while the Capri was busy tail-sliding around London and bashing through boxes on TV, Opel’s Manta B was doing real work, dominating Group B rally stages in the pre-Quattro era.
Despite that provenance, good Mantas are surprisingly rare, particularly the non-GT/E models. This ‘79 SR has been professionally restored to blend early SR and later GT/E aesthetics into a distinctive, eye-catching mix. We are told that the work cost £15,000 and it certainly looks smart in dark metallic blue, which extends to the body colour bumpers and side skirts. Inside is a well-preserved blue velour interior.
The work included overhauling the 2L carburettor-fed engine. There are also new tyres, shocks and replacement exhaust system. The vendor reports that the car will be sold with a fresh, voluntary MOT.
History and Paperwork
- First registered on 15th January 1979
- Six registered keepers
- Current keeper since September 2024
- Recently professionally restored at cost of £15,000
- Recorded as silver with DVLA, which the buyer may wish to update
- Acquired by the current keeper as a restoration project
- Receipts documenting the extensive restoration work and parts purchased
- Will be supplied with a fresh MOT we are told
The Condition
- Recently restored and finished in blue metallic with matching side skirts and bumpers
- Blends early SR aesthetics with later GT/E body kit and wheels
- Paintwork presents well with and does bodywork with straight panels
- Underside shows evidence of restoration as shown in photos
- Fitted with 14in GT/E five spoke alloys including a matching spare
- We are told the car was recently fitted with new tyres
- Blue velour interior in good order with little wear to usual high traffic areas
- Carpets in good order with a few light marks to note in photos
- Fitted with Opel three-spoke sports steering wheel
- Dials, door cards, headlining and switchgear in good order
- Retains veneer-effect trim on door cards
- Fitted with Sony Bluetooth stereo as shown
The Mechanics
- 1,979cc 4cyl engine
- Varajet II carburettor
- 3spd automatic transmission
- Engine overhauled as part of the restoration
- Fitted with new shock absorbers
- New exhaust system has been installed
- We are told the restoration focused on reliability whilst maintaining originality
- Odometer shows 80,796 miles
- Car will be sold with new MOT we are told
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