Originally bought in June 1973 from PS Nicholson in the Inverness area (I think), the car moved with it's original owner to the North West, with the servicing being carried out by Ryders of Bootle, and then Loves of Chester.

After having my interest in Manta's re-ignited by Practical Classics, I bought the car in July 2003 as the third keeper, with 87500 approx on the clock, and history up to 85285 (26.4.95).

She has never had a radio fitted, nor any external mirrors. In fact the only option appears to be the metallic paint. I have recently fitted a re-con block, thanks to another OMOC member, but apart from that and a bit of paintwork she appears to be original, although she could do with a bit of tidying.

Hopefully this will be done by Billing 2004.

(photo courtesy of GM Hill (prp))