![]() ![]() And while it’ll take some cash and elbow grease to get it there, the driving experience and astonished onlookers should be worth the effort. I’m picturing this Manta all cleaned up and finished in Ford’s Grabber Blue with some Torq-Thrust wheels and Avon rubber. Bodywork should be a DIY affair, and maybe even a great learning experience, and the interior could be cleaned up with some new upholstery and details. ![]() All the heavy lifting has been done, and the car has already been built (and presumably) driven at one point. TRFDSN98 - LIMITED 150 ITEMS 1/24 WHITEBOX OPEL - MANTA B GSI 1984 CAR168674 Wishlist New available 27.95 VAT inc. Obviously the Mirage needs some work, justifying the low price, but there’s nothing here that should scare you away from taking on this project at home. TRFDSN102 - LIMITED 150 ITEMS 1/43 TROFEU OPEL - ASCONA (night version) N 47 RALLY TAP 1974 PeQuePe - 'DICO' CAR168988 Wishlist New available 84.95 VAT inc. The icing on the cake though, is a clear California title under the Specially-Constructed Vehicle route. The earlier Manta A has become a cult favorite, so it makes sense that Opel. Alef says it has received strong pre-orders from individuals and companies for the 300,000 Model A. Other cookies, which increase the usability of. Also included in the sale, is a brand-new windshield, and a new wiring harness has been installed. Opel The 1970s-era Opel Manta was mainly a Europe-market car, although it was sold in the U.S. It will have a top speed of about 35 mph and will be able to seat two passengers. This website uses cookies, which are necessary for the technical operation of the website and are always set. The seller states that the clutch needs to be bled, a nice afternoon project, and the engine is nicely dressed with matching finned accessories, an Edelbrock dual-plane intake and thorough heat shielding. To start, the car appears to be all there, and the engine (likely a small-block Chevrolet) even runs. With a “Buy it Now” price of just $8,000 on eBay, this Mirage looks to be a good deal on price alone, but there are some other positives for the average DIY guy. Really great Mantas can ask nearly $30,000, while fixer uppers may sell for as little as $10,000. These days, the Manta enjoys a niche following from fans of classic kit cars and enterprising home builders. Chevrolet small-block engines powered the Mirage most often, but big-block and Ford-powered examples were also constructed. It was based on a steel space frame chassis with respectable geometry, and topped by a hand-laid fiberglass body patterned off Can-Am race cars of the 1970s. Customizable Street Rod (2) 1/32 Scale Plastic Model Car Kit 29.25 10. Manufactured in California from 1974 to 1986, the Mirage was Manta Cars’ most successful model. 1/25 Scale Plastic Model Car Kit 22.95 15.99 SALE 30 Off AMT amtamt636 Add To Cart Wish List This is the 1/25 Scale 1966 Chevy Nova Pro Street Plastic Model Kit by AMT. The car is relatively complete, runs and is a screaming deal at $8,000 (to my eyes at least), but it takes the right person to see the possibilities. Take this Manta Mirage on eBay for example. Some of the best deals on the internet are disguised by black spray paint and steel wheels. ![]()
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