Opel Manta A series Luxus
by Mark Kinnon
Overview
In March 1974, a model called the Luxus was introduced, featuring a vinyl
roof, sliding sunroof, nylon cloth upholstery, sports wheels, headrests,
driver's door mirror and the 1.9S engine. It was available in either Signal
Red or Signal Blue. 400 were produced (along with 400 four door Asconas).
To quote the original sales literature:
"We built just 400 each (Ascona A & Manta A) of
these cars, so it is highly unlikely that you will see another one in your
area".
Identifying Features
- Only available in Signal Red
- 1900cc engine
- Black vinyl interior
- Headrests on front seats
- White headlining & sun visors
- Black carpet
- Black vinyl roof
- Crank operated sun roof
- Plain steering wheel
- Dashboard clock
- H1 Halogen headlamps
- 13 x 5.5J Sports wheels (rostyle)
- Stingray badge on front wings
- "1900" badge on front wings
- 3.44 - 1.00 rear axle
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