![]() The 1900 Rallye (the Manta name came to the US in 1973) had performance enhancing parts and appearance enhancing items unique to the model. It also came with the large crash bumpers introduced on the 1974 model. It also had larger front brakes with vacuum assist, a high-flow "Sprint" exhaust manifold, more vent openings in the sport wheels, 2 additional vents in the dash for improved ventilation, and a unique vinyl upholstery in a ribbed pattern similar to what Mercedes-Benz for many years. This transformed driveability and gave the car a power increase to 81 hp (77 in CA). The 1975 was the last year for the US, and was Bosch fuel injected in place of the previous carburetor. Opel fans will recognize where I was going with this. The hood is solid, although the prior owner used it as a support to paint something white. This car was to give up its many unique parts to the 1975 shell. The bumper was removed to send it out to be straightened (not done), and is pictured. The only thing it is missing is one of the original driving lights below the bumper. It remained unmodified, still having its original OPEL AM/FM radio and no speaker modifications. It ran when I got it, needing shocks and ball joints, as well as tires. The Rallye has a cleaner interior, but has rust on the left rear lower corner (pictured) as well as the battery tray, and has a lot of filler (but no rust) on the panel between the hood and grille. It was purchased from a family in Oregon, where it was first sold. The 1971 is a Manta 1900 Rallye was a European Delivery car that has had several owners. It ran until 2007, when the fuel pump went out weeks before his death. ![]() He added some custom touches a digital tachometer (many '75s had a blank spot where a tachometer or clock went), long-tube downpipe eliminating the catalyst on this CA spec car, the "sporty" black paint on the rear of the car, a Radio Shack stereo and two pair of speakers on the rear deck, and dark film on the glass, which prevented the interior from being bleached and baked to death (it still needs a reupholstery!). There are service records, as until the mid '80s it was his primary car when not driving the ranch's pickup trucks. The '75 was purchased from the estate of the original owner, a rancher near Reno, Nevada as the basis for the project because it never saw snow (the only rust repair needed is the battery tray and an odd strip on the hood) and for the parts unique to the 1975. ![]() I bought these specific cars to do exactly that, but more important life events (and the loss of an extra garage to do it in) forces me to pass it on to another Opel fan. If you have ever wanted an Opel Manta, and are capable of a full restoration project, this may be the most complete package of the "right parts" to build a great example of this iconic '70s coupe that you may find. ![]()
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