The first generation Opel Manta "A" was a simple and light two-door fastback that shared a chassis and oily bits with the Opel Ascona sedan platform. It is a classic that, for whatever reason, doesn't get many accolades these days, but would make a great occasional driver and weekend cruiser to fill the empty spot in your garaage. Find this 1973 Opel Manta here on eBay bidding for $800 reserve-not-met located in South Hadley, MA with 1 day to go.
The early 1970s wasn't a good time to be a new car. The late 60s models were faster, better looking, and less complex in general, but there were a few cars that kept it cool into the mid 70s. Included in this rare bunch is something called the Opel Manta that was built in Germany by GM. Find this 1974 Opel Manta offered for $7,200 in Neshkoro, WI via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!
The first generation Opel Manta "A" was a simple and light two-door fastback
that shared a chassis and oily bits with the Opel Ascona sedan platform. It is a classic that, for whatever reason, doesn't get many accolades these days, but would make a great occasional driver and weekend cruiser to fill the empty spot in your garage. Find this 1974 Opel Manta A offered for $8,500 in Pescadero, CA via craigslist. Tip from Kaibeezy.
The Opel Manta A was a slim and nimble two-door fastback
that shared a chassis and power-train with the Opel Ascona
sedan. The Manta is one of the better handling cars of
the era and were sold and maintained through GM's domestic Buick dealerships when new. Find this 1973 Opel Manta offered for an undisclosed price near Seattle, WA.
Welcome back to another feature on Daily Turismo's first ever Super Swap Saturday extravaganza -- time for another engine swap. Ever know someone who always seems to do the opposite of what everyone else does? These are the non-conformists and when they get into cars, they do it the hard way, like building a 4x4 Austin Mini or turning a car into a boat. Today's doing it the hard way example involves a European corner carver being turned into a 'Merican style drag strip machine. Find this 1971 Opel Manta with Ford V8 offered for $6,500 in Goshen, OH via craigslist.
The first generation Opel Manta "A" was a lightweight two-door fastback
that shared a chassis and powertrain with the Opel Ascona
sedan/coupe/estate. Being a European branch of GM, Opel did not have a dealer network in North America, so they were sold and maintained through GM's domestic Buick dealerships. Today most Mantas are dilapidated classics or restored garage queens, so to find one in completely original condition is a remarkable feat. Find this 1972 Opel Manta A
currently bidding for $3,583 reserve-not-met with 5 days to go on ebay, located in San Diego, CA. Tip from Rod S.
The Opel Manta is a lightweight two-door sports coupe that shared a chassis and power-train with the Opel Ascona
sedan. The early (1970-75) Manta A was one of the better handling cars of
the era and won many races/rallies not due to its engine, but due to its 2100 lb curb weight. What better car to put a Buick alloy V8 into the front? Find this 1974 Opel Manta A for $5,400 in Gainesville, FL via craigslist. Tip from Rod S.
We've recently featured a few Opel Manta As on the pages of DT, so it should come as no surprise that we are fans of the often forgotten Manta. However, you should ask yourself: why is it that I don't see many Manta's on the road today? Perhaps it is the lackluster performance? Sloppy assembly that makes you yearn for Eastern European quality control? Or a chassis that attracts rust like an exposed thong attracts cousins at a Kentucky family reunion. Anyway you cut it, there are many reasons to not own a Manta...but...dropping a Ford V8 into the front changes the equation considerably, sort of like finding out the lady with the pink whale tale is your cousin...once removed. Find this 1974 Opel Manta A with Ford V8 for sale in Mount Wolf, PA for $3,000 via craigslist. Tip from Tinman
The first generation Opel Manta "A" was a lightweight two-door fastback that shared a chassis and power-train with the Opel Ascona sedan/coupe/estate. It was known as one of the better handling cars of the era and won many races/rallies not due to its engine, but because it was light and nimble. Find this 1974 Opel Manta A for sale in Zion, IL for $5,500 via craigslist. Tip from Rod S.