1985 Opel Manta 16v

Picture of the shell when I got it in June 2013, it had been restored and re-sprayed seven years prior to purchase but not re-built.
The Transit was filled with nearly everything else to build the car. I rented space in a garage for the build and finally got it on the road in December 2015.



This is the only picture I've got from then as all the others have disappeared.

The axle and engine were rebuilt during this time, I wish I'd done the gearbox as the input shaft bearing is now noisy.

The car is used all year round, but it's only done around 4000 miles since the re-build.

I don't know if I'll ever finish it, the drivers seat needs to be repaired, I need to sort out the light covers and get some spot lamp brackets made. I also have a roll cage and sump guard sitting in the shed waiting to be fitted.
The car could do with another re-spray as the paint is bubbling in some places and the paint has cracked where the rear arches bond to the shell.

Lovely.

Thank you, it doesn't look as good when you're close to it!

Lovely car i love the Mantas..

That is lovely - well done you. Must be a rare bird these days? I can’t temember the last time I saw one which makes it even better!