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I clearly need another car, this one doesn't have the quantity of cylinders I like and seem to be scared of proximity to the ground.  Still, everyone likes a project eh?   Collecting this weekend and hope to have it on the road in the next couple of weeks. Been garaged for 14 years and low mileage is believed genuine. Had a knock at the front and inside is filthy and a bit knackered in places. Little rust but didn't look rotten.   Even better, it found me. It's only a couple of roads away from my flat. Looking forward to trying to explain it to wife and boss. .... Was too excited to take any sensible pictures of the outside of it. Not planning on keeping it unless I enjoy it but let's see how it goes. |
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Love the mantas
what are the plans for it?
JP
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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Feb 10, 2016 19:36:43 GMT
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Plans normally would be wide wheels and lowered suspension. This time I reckon it's MOT, wash and run for a few weeks before selling. See how it goes. Bits of it look pretty good.   Bits are grubby.    Essentially looks nice and solid.  Hope the collection exercise goes well. MOT next week. Sent from my sofa using proboards |
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Feb 13, 2016 17:16:09 GMT
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Dammit. Forgot to take pictures again. Still, a can of petrol and 5 minutes tinkering got it running. Ignition switch is knackered so I'll need to make something that works. Sounds like it needs an exhaust. Probably have to delay collection until next weekend though.  |
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Feb 21, 2016 15:47:10 GMT
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Almost managed to collect this today. Unfortunately it decided it wanted to stay under its sheet and not play nicely like it should.
Silly car.
Guess I'm spending next week rounding up some parts.
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Feb 27, 2016 17:06:49 GMT
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Finally summoned up the gumption and enlisted my brother to collect this.  Due to the nature of the running of it, full recovery was the safest thing to do. All the toys out today!   The less pretty side....  This is proof that modern cars have no style. What a pretty little thing. |
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Feb 27, 2016 17:17:13 GMT
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Oh. Anyone expecting an ERT type report, sorry to let you down once more but it was only about 400 yards from my flat. No MS Paint required. Now. There's a Mk2 Cortina 1600E in pieces fairly close by. But that's for another day. |
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Feb 27, 2016 22:04:23 GMT
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Oh. Anyone expecting an ERT type report, sorry to let you down once more but it was only about 400 yards from my flat. It may not have been an epic trip for you, YOU didn't have to sit in 14 years of accumulated rat widdle. And I think I have cat AIDS from the steering wheel. It's still a very pretty car though! |
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Feb 27, 2016 23:37:01 GMT
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 I'm the one who has to clean it all up though. Pretty car. |
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Feb 28, 2016 20:23:16 GMT
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If i didnt have enough projects on the go, i would be tempted to make an offer, just to cram in that 24v i have sitting around  |
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'88 Cadillac Brougham hearse (white)
'91 Carlton GSi 24v
'72 Dodge dual cab pick up
'99 Mercedes S55 AMG
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Oh I would buy this if it wasn't for 12,000 miles. I love Manta A's and I don't think there are any in NZ.
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On a serious note,
I do wish I'd bought the one I looked at many years ago.
Even though it was a total basket case bodged back together with gallons of filler.
Ohhh the regret!
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What he said above looked at an basket case about 10 years ago think he wanted £700 should have snapped his hands of really cool cars manta a's well jell
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1978 mk2 escort mexico
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They are awesome, but I'm biased I have 2 already
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If they were that cheap now, we'd all be buying them!
This one doesn't look full of filler. It's had a bump on the front end and the bumper gas been replaced with a bit of pipe welded to both the body and the ends presumably cut off the original bumper.
Nice.
Along with the crumpled from wing and a slightly wobbly passenger side... However it doesn't appear to be full of filler.
There are several varieties of thing growing indoors but I'll deal with that with some Agent Orange or similar.
A few bits of interior trim to refit but I think it's complete. There is a huge list of MOT failures from 10 years ago but it's mostly lighting and brakes. Could be worse.
I'll try to get stuck in to it this weekend but so much to do and so little time....
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These are SUCH a looker. I love the combinations of straight lines and curves on the front corners round the bonnet & headlights.
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1974 Lancia Beta Saloon
1975 Mazda 929 Coupé
1986 Mazda 929 Wagon
1979 Mazda 929 Hardtop
1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica
1977 Toyota Carina TA14
1989 Subaru 1800 Wagon
1982 Hyundai Pony 1200TL 2-dr
1985 Hyundai Pony 1200 GL
1986 Maserati 425 Biturbo
1992 Rover 214 SEi 5-dr
2000 Rover 45 V6 Club
1994 Peugeot 205 'Junior' Diesel
1988 Volvo 760 Turbodiesel Saloon
1992 Talbot Express Autosleeper Rambler
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Yup.
The boot lid is a beautiful piece of thing as is the whole rear end.
One of my associates has an orange one he's had since new, even his little trailer has Manta A tail lights.
Looking forward to hitting the road.
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somewhere in my minds eye i remember a white version with black bonnet and something fruity "under the hood". a kind of Z28 camaro inspired look
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Last Edit: Mar 4, 2016 18:40:09 GMT by darrenh
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You could get them in GT/E or Rallye flavour with the stripedy bits and black bonnet.
1.9 fuel injection.
I see a white 1.6 has appeared for sale for 10k! !!!!!!!!!
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