![]() First registered on 12/ 10/ 1984 this is one of the very few cars equipped with the 5 speed manual transmission, earlier cars being equipped with a 4 speed box only. Known for tuning Alfas and Lancias in the ‘50s and ‘60s, Autotecnica Conrero (aka Studio Futuro) fully prepared this Opel Manta 400 for Group B rally racing. ![]() The car presented here is a very rare example of one of only 59 wide bodied Manta 400 built. with the Rothmans-Opel Team Ari Vatanen-Terry HarrymanJimmy McRae- Ian GrindrodHenri Toivonen-Fred GallagherProduced by Crew Drive rallyFacebook: https://www. It was the 1986 Tour de Corse rally where a Lancia S4 crashed with no witnesses and no survivors that prompted the plug to be pulled on Group B and the emerging Group S cars. Group B rallying finally came to an end due to the high speed, high power and sometimes fatal accidents that were occurring due to the rapid pace of development. This was the time of the Audi Quattro, Peugeot 205 T16, Lancia Delta S4, Ford RS200 and the Metro 6R4. We are excited to be able to offer for sale this immaculate example of an Opel Manta Gsi for your consideration. 7cu) 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. 20, Main Street, Swatragh, Maghera, Co Londonderry, N Ireland. The Group B rally regulations required 400 versions of a car to be built in order to be homologated and Opel was no exception with the Manta 400. Experience a truly pocket rocket of the 80S, a fully Restored 1985 Opel Corsa 1.3 SR in Stunning Yellow Behold a true automotive treasure - the iconic Opel Corsa 1.3 SR, a rare model from the transition to GT in 1985. Opel Manta 400 specs Curb weight, 960-1100 kg (2116-2425 lbs) Introduced, 1984 Origin country, Germany Gas mileage, 13.7 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 21 mpg UK). 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. 79 Retro Garage as available for sale this amazing OPEL CORSA 1.3 SR/GT. Many documentation of the first owner comes with this car, 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 original and Well kept this car is. The car first, and long time owner, was the hairdresser of the rally legend Walter Rhrl, who advised him to buy this model, after becoming world ralye champion with the Ascona 400 in 1982. This car comes with complete history from new and service history, and is in original condition throughout without any modifications. 000km, engine capacity: 2410cc, 144pk, color: silver Available documents: German documents Number of keys: 3 ![]() Absolutely essential for your collection Additional details for the Opel Manta 400 Group B car scale model kit: Manufactured by Belkits in 1/24 scale with reference BEL009 (also listed as. THIS VEHICLE IS BEING SOLD THROUGH ONLINE AUCTION BY VAVATO AUCTIONEERS Includes both photo-etched and plastic parts for recreating the night stages version, in addition to several different rims, seatbelt fabric, Cartograf printed decals, and more and more and more.
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