![]() ![]() The Manta model was replaced in the Opel company's offer by the Calibra model in 1990. Both versions differed primarily in the available drive units, but also in the floor plate, body style and equipment. The first one was designated as Manta A and was produced in the years 1970-1975, and the second one (Opel Manta B) was produced in the years 1975-1988. Two generations of the car were created during the production process. A rare, rally-bred 1984 Opel Manta 400 in show standard condition will be offered for sale at Classic Car Auctions’ (CCA) December Sale taking place at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre on 2 nd December. In order to shorten research and development and reduce costs, the Manta model shared many components with the Opel Ascona. ![]() The Manta model was developed and implemented into series production as Opel's answer to Ford Capri cars. The car was powered by a relatively wide range of engines - depending on the version - with a capacity of 1.2 to 2.0 liters and a maximum power of 60 to 110 HP. Its serial production started in the same year and continued until 1988. First registered on 12/ 10/ 1984 this is one of the very few vehicles with the 5 speed manual transmission 4 speed box only.The Opel Manta is a German passenger sports car that was first presented to the public in 1970. The car here is a very weird example of one or only 59 wide bodied Manta 400 built. It was the 1986 Tour the Corse rally where a Lancia S4 crashed with no witnesses and no survivors that prompted the Group S cars. Group B rallying finally came to an end due to high speed, high power and sometimes fatal accidents rapid pace of development. A rare, rally-bred 1984 Opel Manta 400 in show standard condition will be offered for sale at Classic Car Auctions’ (CCA) December Sale taking place at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre on 2nd December. This was the time of the Audi Quattro, Peugeot 205 T16, Lancia Delta S4, Ford RS200 and the Metro 6R4. This is a scale model kit to be assembled by an adult it includes all the parts as indicated, but it does not include glue or paints. To be offered at the December Sale at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre on 2nd December with an estimate of £40,000 - £50,000. 7cb) rear-wheel drive contender at a time when Development was getting a bit out of hand - the 4x4s were emerging as viable rallying options and all the big players were putting money into some powerful machines. ![]() The Group B rally regulations required 400 versions of the Manta 400. After the production of the world's first dedicated rally car, the Lancia Stratos, there were many manufacturers looking for successes in order to promote their production vehicles. ![]() and there is still a decal on the car from when the owner's hair salon won a award, which just goes to show how this car is. The car first, and the long-time owner, was the hairdresser of the rally legend Walter Rhrl, who advised him to buy this model, after becoming world champion with the Ascona 400 in 1982. This car comes with complete history from new and service history, and is in original condition without any modifications. Make: Opel Model: Manta 400 Chassis number: WOLOOOO58D6066687 Engine capacity: 2393 Engine power: Fuel: petrol Color: gray First registration: 12/ 10/ 1984 Kilometer reading: 71011km Documents and nationality present: German registration certificate ![]()
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