A very rare Opel Manta A has appeared on the Car & Classic website and is all set to be the perfect winter project for somebody out there.
A two owner car, the vendor has had this particular Opel Manta A for 48 years, but records suggest that it hasn’t been on the road since 2000.
This is a low mileage car, too, with documentation to back it up. If you’re after a time warp Opel Manta, this is it!
According to Car & Classic research, there are only THREE automatic versions of the Opel Manta A out there and not one of them is road registered. Get this one up and running and yours could e the only one anyone will see at a show.
1973 Opel Manta A 1600S Automatic – PYN 373L
This is one of just three that remain recorded in the UK, and if restored, would be the only example registered on UK roads
Only one owner for almost 48 years!
It is highly complete and original, and the interior is in well-preserved condition
Auction runs from 8-15 December, 2023, and is offered with no reserve!
CLICK HERE to see the full listing and loads of images
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