Est: £6,000 - £8,000
1978 OPEL MANTA SR BERLINETTA
United Kingdom • 30 Apr 2026 • Lot 51
Vehicle Details
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Condition
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[Transmission]
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[Chassis No]
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Odometer:
80,912 miles
BLT527T
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
In Brief:
A good example of the rarer seen Manta B SR Berlinetta
Finished in Black with a Black vinyl roof over a Black velour interior
Owned by the current keeper for the last 2 years
Just 2 former keepers
80,912 miles believed to be correct - less than 2000 miles covered in last 25 years
Accompanied by great history file including MOT certs dating back to 1982
Auctioneer’s Notes:
A good and increasingly rare example of the Manta B SR Berlinetta, finished in Black with a factory-style Black vinyl roof over a matching Black interior - a striking and very period-correct specification.
Showing 80,912 miles, believed to be correct, this car has covered fewer than 2,000 miles in the last 25 years, reflecting long-term preservation and light use.
Owned by the current keeper for the past two years and with just two former keepers prior, it is now offered for sale as part of an executors sale.
Maintenance & Condition:
The car presents as a solid and usable classic with an accom...
Points of note
£650
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,461
Median Price (Since 2020)
£32,062
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jan 25 2021
Latest MOT Mileage
80,816 miles
Registration Date
1978-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 16 2019 with 80,816 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- nearside front inner wheel arch corroding at rear section
Failed
On Jul 15 2019 with 80,816 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Minor:
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Advisory:
- brake fluid level warning lamp illuminated
- nearside front inner wheel arch corroding at rear section
Passed
On Jul 26 2018 with 80,792 miles
Passed
On Jul 04 2017 with 80,773 miles
Passed
On May 28 2016 with 80,761 miles
Passed
On May 09 2015 with 80,548 miles
Passed
On May 14 2014 with 80,425 miles
Failed
On May 14 2014 with 80,425 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Passed
On May 21 2013 with 79,883 miles
Passed
On Jun 08 2012 with 79,441 miles
Passed
On Jun 07 2006 with 79,392 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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