Highlights

The vendor describes the car as highly original throughout, including underside, boot, engine bay, and interior
Recently serviced, we are told; new engine and gearbox mounts, fuel pipes, and four new tyres reportedly fitted
Freshly passed ITV
Only used for car shows in dry weather by the current owner

The Appeal

The Opel Manta GTE is one of the most fondly remembered sporting coupés of the 1980s, combining sharp, clean lines with genuine driving enjoyment. The range-topping GTE specification, with its fuel-injected engine, offered real performance credentials and remains highly sought after among Opel enthusiasts and classic coupé fans alike.

This 1983 example is described by the vendor as a very honest car. The exterior has reportedly been resprayed to what the vendor describes as a high standard. The car was off the road for many years before the current owner acquired it approximately two years ago, and it has since been used exclusively for car shows in dry weather. The vendor states it starts on the button and is ready to drive, and welcomes any inspection.

Key Information

Mileage: 44,629 km shown (vendor states 144,000 km, indicating that the odometer has gone ‘around the clock’ not warranted)
Country of registration: Spain
Technical inspection status: ITV recently passed (expiry date not provided)
Technical specs: 2.0-litre CIH inline-four with Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection producing 110hp and 165Nm of torque, five-speed manual
Paperwork: registration and inspection documents

The Detail

Red paintwork with black ‘Manta GT/E’ decals
Headlamp wipers
Black Recaro seats with plaid fabric inserts
Black 14-inch wheels with silver lips; spare wheel supplied
Air conditioning
Cassette-stereo
Upgraded Pioneer speakers
Krawehl exhaust fitted
Recently serviced, we are told
New engine and gearbox mounts, fuel pipes and tyres reportedly fitted
The vendor describes the exterior respray as being to a high standard
The vendor states the underside, boot, and engine bay are original
The vendor states the seats and carpets are in original condition
The vendor states everything works as it should
Selling to fund another project
The vendor welcomes any inspection

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