Gurney’s car still exists, this is a perfect replica on show in Pride Of The Paddock. Opel Manta 400 Group B rally car Another of the rear-wheel-drive Group B rally cars, the 2.4-litre Manta 400 ...

Schoenmakers, who used to pilot an Opel Manta rally car to regional rally victories across western Europe, says he finds the philosophy of the 911 Dakar to closely match that of his beloved racer.

Schoenmakers, who used to pilot an Opel Manta rally car to regional rally victories across western Europe, says he finds the philosophy of the 911 Dakar to closely match that of his beloved racer.

The Ascona proved to be a successful rally weapon, whilst the Manta went on to live a long life ... Renault 5 and Honda Civic hatchbacks all selling steadily here. An Opel City version of the ...

Interestingly, at least in 1972, these cars were not badged Manta but as “1900 Sport Coupe” or “1900 Rallye.” In the same vein, the Ascona was simply called the 1900 in the States. For ’73, the U.S.

Porsches, Opel Manta 400, Ascona 400 ... The highlights of the Classic Rally are: Two categories or verticals will be run: (a) Classic Cars as per EASCR technical regulations. (b) Standard Production ...

The story of the Opel Manta 400 is a familiar one from the years of Group B; it was one of the cars that carried on with how rally specials used to be (and how its Ascona predecessor was), with ...

As we’ll see later in the list, rays are popular inspirations for cars, and this German sports coupe was worthy of the manta ray name. The Opel Manta was a staple of European drag and rally racing, ...