Description:

After 15 years of ownership and more than 50 trophies won, the time has come for a change. I am selling my 1979 Opel Manta B, professionally prepared for historic rallies.

This is not just a track car; it is a fully sorted, proven, and competitive machine that you can legally drive home after winning a race. This Manta is capable of winning.

The car is registered in Poland as an official Historic Vehicle ("Biała Karta") with all modifications fully documented and approved in the vehicle's papers.

This unique legal status provides:

• Fully road-legal status (drive to events, rallies, or on the street).

• No mandatory periodic technical inspections (lifetime pass).

• Very inexpensive classic car insurance.

• Official approval for all performance modifications.

 

Technical Specification

 

1. Engine:

• Base: Opel 2.0E CIH (1956 cm³).

• Power: 148.2 HP @ 6470 rpm (Dyno-proven).

• Torque: 181.1 Nm @ 4492 rpm (Dyno-proven).

• Build: Professionally built and prepared (by Luc Bouckaert). "Black Panther".

• Fuel System: Haltech mappable fuel injection (ECU).

• Internals: Forged pistons & forged connecting rods.

• Head: Full porting (head, intake manifold, gaskets). Bronze valve guides, 3-angle valve seats (1.5mm).

• Valvetrain: 46/41mm waisted-stem valves, harder valve springs, new lifters.

• Camshaft: Catcams R13 performance camshaft.

• Intake: Manifold with dual throttle bodies from Opel 3.0E.

• Starter: High-torque 2.4-spec starter.

2. Drivetrain:

• Gearbox: 5-speed Getrag, manual.

• Differential: Quaife 45% Limited-Slip Differential (LSD).

• Clutch: Uprated performance clutch, lightened flywheel.

• Tires: Dunlop Sport Slicks (homologated).

3. Suspension & Brakes:

• Shock Absorbers: Custom-valved Bilstein B6.

• Bushings: Full Polyurethane / Uniball setup.

• Brake System: Dual brake master cylinders.

• Front Brakes: Omega C30SE calipers & discs.

• Handbrake: Hydraulic.

• Adjuster: Brake bias adjuster (front/rear).

4. Included Bonus:

• A full, brand new brake upgrade kit is included in the sale (see photo). This includes 4-piston front calipers and a rear disc brake conversion kit. All parts are new.

5. Chassis & Interior:

• Year: 1979.

• Weight: approx. 990 kg (race-ready). (Historic Card lists 1060kg).

• Body Panels: Lightweight laminate (fiberglass) hood, front wings, and boot lid.

• Windows: 4performance polycarbonate windows.

• Aero: 3-piece rear spoiler.

• Electrics: Battery relocated to boot, central start console with push-button start.

• Wheels: Ultra-rare Schmidt Magnesium 15" x 8.5J.

• Chassis Note: The chassis is solid and ready to race. It could benefit from standard conservation/rust-proofing for the coming years.

6. Safety:

• Roll Cage: OMP J-Appendix compliant full roll cage.

• Seats: Sparco bucket seats.

• Harnesses: 6-point harnesses.

• Safety: Central electrical cut-off switch.

I will only sell this car to a good, sensible owner who understands what it is. Available for viewing in Warsaw, Poland. 

AFTER the buyer decision, an official consent from the conservator of monuments will be needed for export from Poland (30 days waiting time)

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