1<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:blogger='http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725218597467532858</id><updated>2026-03-21T10:32:28.517+00:00</updated><category term="For Sale"/><category term="Opel Manta A series"/><category term="Opel Ascona A series"/><category term="Opel Manta B series"/><category term="Opel Ascona B series"/><category term="Opel GT"/><category term="Opel Rekord C series"/><category term="Opel Rekord D series"/><category term="Vauxhall Cavalier Mk1"/><category term="Classic Opel Spares"/><category term="Opel Kadett C series"/><category term="Opel Kadett B series"/><category term="Opel Rekord E series"/><category term="Vauxhall Chevette"/><category term="Vauxhall Carlton Mk1"/><category term="Opel Commodore B series"/><category term="Wanted"/><category term="Opel Commodore A series"/><category term="Opel Kadett"/><category term="Scrap Bin"/><category term="Vauxhall Astra MK2"/><category term="Vauxhall Astra Mk1"/><category term="Opel Ascona C series"/><category term="Vauxhall Belmont"/><category term="Vauxhall Cavalier Mk2"/><category term="Vauxhall Firenza Magnum"/><category term="Introduction"/><category term="Bedford CF"/><category term="Ford"/><category term="Morris Minor"/><category term="Opel Commodore C series"/><category term="Vauxhall Nova"/><category term="Opel"/><category term="Opel Kadett D series"/><category term="Opel Rekord P1"/><category term="Rockets"/><category term="TE2800"/><category term="Vauxhall Viceroy"/><category term="Vauxhall Victor FD series"/><title type='text'>Classic Opel Spares</title><subtitle type='html'>Parts for your Opel and Vauxhall</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default?start-index=26&max-results=25'/><author><name>Mark Kinnon</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00948704773620513624</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>270</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725218597467532858.post-7614785566623031079</id><published>2021-03-05T20:00:00.003+00:00</published><updated>2021-03-05T21:39:35.664+00:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="For Sale"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Kadett B series"/><title type='text'>For Sale - Opel Kadett B series Ignition Lock Screw - £5</title><content type='html'><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 2This is the special bolt with the tear off head used to secure the ignition barrel on the Opel Kadett B series. As with other similar GM designs, when the correct torque is reached, the head section will shear off. In theory at least, making it more difficult for thieves to remove the ignition barrel.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6H5mLU0ZGEvhPA_Etst8IHDy-IyDHztWaUmYYqJ3J_phXcl9_4bsgMOPOTSrNbKTUGP9f3-rdbGikszaV4PJhE9CXEBV4Ekkg3XQFO9PtmkkXl-mX5WNgkGJQwo-4wPl88IGFuWejUU/s2048/914910b.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1555" data-original-width="2048" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6H5mLU0ZGEvhPA_Etst8IHDy-IyDHztWaUmYYqJ3J_phXcl9_4bsgMOPOTSrNbKTUGP9f3-rdbGikszaV4PJhE9CXEBV4Ekkg3XQFO9PtmkkXl-mX5WNgkGJQwo-4wPl88IGFuWejUU/w400-h304/914910b.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Kadett B series ignition lock screw - £5</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on">It is a genuine GM OEM part, GM number 8949526, Opel catalogue number 9 14 910. It is 21.5 mm long, with a 7 mm long M6 standard thread section. It is listed as being suitable for Opel Kadett B series models from chassis number 1234068 onward.</div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyqQTipoNOLZIB943Va8vmc4lAlc-0ZLcG4qQBZuB2wLKAdWspH7XKrLodranVIsvRflDIdnAycxioikwdT0Ecof3OIaboleJP6i3wJn9l231I1-tPC3AD3_0iH6oXWr76h-Xv88BsQ6A/s974/914910c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="974" height="113" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyqQTipoNOLZIB943Va8vmc4lAlc-0ZLcG4qQBZuB2wLKAdWspH7XKrLodranVIsvRflDIdnAycxioikwdT0Ecof3OIaboleJP6i3wJn9l231I1-tPC3AD3_0iH6oXWr76h-Xv88BsQ6A/w400-h113/914910c.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For Opel Kadett B series models from chassis number 1234068 on</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on">It is priced at £5, the price even includes delivery within the UK. I can send to Europe or even Worldwide too, but please ask for a quote first as rates vary greatly between countries and are prone to rapid price fluctuations. Due to PayPal terms and conditions an item has to be sent by a tracked service to your registered PayPal address.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOMoc8WdHTzUipb4WtYWznuHuuKkzzaqehdjMgK8djDnMcgi-owE-tQWjtCsKyqlmu178-BmeH5hiY7-pDREFlaLvsLtIrtAhu5354dtJ5AQNKQOMdCXB_d6RqJhkUaNWuOgBUp3eae_0/s871/914910d.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="681" data-original-width="871" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOMoc8WdHTzUipb4WtYWznuHuuKkzzaqehdjMgK8djDnMcgi-owE-tQWjtCsKyqlmu178-BmeH5hiY7-pDREFlaLvsLtIrtAhu5354dtJ5AQNKQOMdCXB_d6RqJhkUaNWuOgBUp3eae_0/w400-h313/914910d.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - ignition lock screw, part 56</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /> 3Obsolete GM spares are not exactly plentiful in the UK, this is the very last of my stock and I will not be replacing them, so don't hang about if this is what you need for your classic Opel.<br /> 4<br /> 5<a href="http://www.markkinnon.com/p/blog-page.html">Send a message</a> or leave a comment if you have any enquiries.<br /> 6<br /> 7<form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post" style="text-align: center;" target="_top"> 8<input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_s-xclick" /> 9<input name="hosted_button_id" type="hidden" value="899BYTYE5PL3N" /> 10<input alt="PayPal â The safer, easier way to pay online!" border="0" name="submit" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/GB/i/btn/btn_buynowCC_LG.gif" type="image" /> 11<img alt="" border="0" height="1" mx6ui4naf="" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_GB/i/scr/pixel.gif" t8otugfvx="" width="1" /> 12</form> 13 14<br /> 15<b>Updates:</b><br /> 16<br /> 17None so far 18</div></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/feeds/7614785566623031079/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2021/03/for-sale-opel-kadett-b-series-ignition.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/7614785566623031079'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/7614785566623031079'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2021/03/for-sale-opel-kadett-b-series-ignition.html' title='For Sale - Opel Kadett B series Ignition Lock Screw - £5'/><author><name>Mark Kinnon</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00948704773620513624</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author>
18<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6H5mLU0ZGEvhPA_Etst8IHDy-IyDHztWaUmYYqJ3J_phXcl9_4bsgMOPOTSrNbKTUGP9f3-rdbGikszaV4PJhE9CXEBV4Ekkg3XQFO9PtmkkXl-mX5WNgkGJQwo-4wPl88IGFuWejUU/s72-w400-h304-c/914910b.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725218597467532858.post-419325865565573776</id><published>2021-02-05T20:00:00.021+00:00</published><updated>2021-02-25T20:36:20.838+00:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="For Sale"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Ascona A series"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Manta A series"/><title type='text'>Sold - Opel Ascona A & Manta A Intereurope Manual - £10</title><content type='html'><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 19This is the Intereurope workshop manual for the Opel Ascona A series and Opel Manta A series, it covers the production period from 1970 to 1975. The style is similar to the well known Haynes manuals and uses much of the same source material apparently gleaned from the official GM service manuals.&nbsp; 20 </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiCZhck9ZP4nNsG1b8JoRwwOJXH4yCsolelvDvtuDPm_KUj0O58bTAa-NJsQHsD_BZdCw8MWhyXiPcwS1Qps94bI0czbbTVqmfsfB7_GdWqaX87pyvzz4c97f1nXDcNNSI2geN2fE2Oak/s1660/Intereurope+Manta+A+01.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1660" data-original-width="1196" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiCZhck9ZP4nNsG1b8JoRwwOJXH4yCsolelvDvtuDPm_KUj0O58bTAa-NJsQHsD_BZdCw8MWhyXiPcwS1Qps94bI0czbbTVqmfsfB7_GdWqaX87pyvzz4c97f1nXDcNNSI2geN2fE2Oak/w289-h400/Intereurope+Manta+A+01.jpg" width="289" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Ascona &amp; Manta A Intereurope manual - £10</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">All the typical servicing topics are covered; engine, fuel, ignition, cooling, clutch, transmission (including automatic), prop shaft, suspension, steering, braking and electrics. The cover has an easily cleaned, thick plastic jacket to protect it.<br /> 21<br />As can be seen the front cover is a little grubby. Otherwise it is in fair condition, with just the odd oily fingerprint here and there.<br /> 22<br /> 23It is priced at £10, which includes delivery to a UK address. I can send to Europe or even Worldwide too, but please ask for a quote first as rates vary greatly between countries and are prone to rapid price fluctuations. Due to PayPal terms and conditions an item has to be sent by a tracked service to your registered PayPal address.<br /> 24<br /> 25Original service manuals for classic GM vehicles are not exactly plentiful in the UK, stocks are very limited and I will not be replacing them, so don't hang about if this is what you need for your project.&nbsp;</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 26 27<br /> 28<b>Updates:</b><br /> 29<br />05/02/21 - None so far</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">25/02/21 - Now sold</div><br /></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/feeds/419325865565573776/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2021/02/for-sale-opel-ascona-manta-intereurope.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/419325865565573776'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/419325865565573776'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2021/02/for-sale-opel-ascona-manta-intereurope.html' title='Sold - Opel Ascona A & Manta A Intereurope Manual - £10'/><author><name>Mark Kinnon</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00948704773620513624</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author>
29<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiCZhck9ZP4nNsG1b8JoRwwOJXH4yCsolelvDvtuDPm_KUj0O58bTAa-NJsQHsD_BZdCw8MWhyXiPcwS1Qps94bI0czbbTVqmfsfB7_GdWqaX87pyvzz4c97f1nXDcNNSI2geN2fE2Oak/s72-w289-h400-c/Intereurope+Manta+A+01.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725218597467532858.post-7611029277580356431</id><published>2021-01-22T20:00:00.087+00:00</published><updated>2021-02-20T20:09:49.028+00:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="For Sale"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Ascona A series"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Manta A series"/><title type='text'>Sold - Opel Ascona A & Manta A Autobooks Manual - £12.50</title><content type='html'><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 30This is the Autobooks workshop manual for the Opel Ascona A series and Opel Manta A series, it covers the production period from 1970 to 1975. The style is similar to the well known Haynes manuals and uses much of the same source material apparently gleaned from the official GM service manuals.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIoPWdDQu6Gej0tjdsfK4VigD0561sO_ERFU1LZf3WsnxDEbdrUKo6Vc7doChRajwQyR7-sFaWm_4_urB9cXqXM8e-2NCMZj3shXMB1nieNN9bMfYeWriJAZSgTYWq5hpbalPbyT7z3KI/s1464/Autobooks+Manta+A+01.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1464" data-original-width="1068" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIoPWdDQu6Gej0tjdsfK4VigD0561sO_ERFU1LZf3WsnxDEbdrUKo6Vc7doChRajwQyR7-sFaWm_4_urB9cXqXM8e-2NCMZj3shXMB1nieNN9bMfYeWriJAZSgTYWq5hpbalPbyT7z3KI/w291-h400/Autobooks+Manta+A+01.jpg" width="291" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Ascona &amp; Manta A Autobooks manual - £12.50</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">All the typical servicing topics are covered; engine, fuel, ignition, cooling, clutch, transmission (including automatic), prop shaft, suspension, steering, braking and electrics. It is slightly smaller than a Haynes manual and measures 25 cm x 19 cm, the cover has an easily cleaned, thick plastic jacket to protect it.<br /> 31<br />As can be seen there is a stain or scorch mark under the lamination on the front cover. Otherwise it is in&nbsp; good condition, with just the odd oily fingerprint here and there.<br /> 32<br /> 33It is priced at £12.50, which includes delivery to a UK address. I can send to Europe or even Worldwide too, but please ask for a quote first as rates vary greatly between countries and are prone to rapid price fluctuations. Due to PayPal terms and conditions an item has to be sent by a tracked service to your registered PayPal address.<br /> 34<br /> 35Original service manuals for classic GM vehicles are not exactly plentiful in the UK, stocks are very limited and I will not be replacing them, so don't hang about if this is what you need for your project.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 36 37<br /> 38<b>Updates:</b><br /> 39<br /> 4022/01/21 - None so far</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">19/02/21 - Now sold</div><br /></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/feeds/7611029277580356431/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2021/01/for-sale-opel-ascona-manta-autobooks.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/7611029277580356431'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/7611029277580356431'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2021/01/for-sale-opel-ascona-manta-autobooks.html' title='Sold - Opel Ascona A & Manta A Autobooks Manual - £12.50'/><author><name>Mark Kinnon</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00948704773620513624</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author>
40<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIoPWdDQu6Gej0tjdsfK4VigD0561sO_ERFU1LZf3WsnxDEbdrUKo6Vc7doChRajwQyR7-sFaWm_4_urB9cXqXM8e-2NCMZj3shXMB1nieNN9bMfYeWriJAZSgTYWq5hpbalPbyT7z3KI/s72-w291-h400-c/Autobooks+Manta+A+01.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725218597467532858.post-2402817473894129373</id><published>2021-01-08T20:00:00.007+00:00</published><updated>2021-02-18T17:04:33.017+00:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="For Sale"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Ascona B series"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Manta B series"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Vauxhall Cavalier Mk1"/><title type='text'>Sold - Opel Ascona B & Manta B Haynes Manual - £12.50</title><content type='html'><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 41This is the Haynes workshop manual for the Opel Ascona B series and Opel Manta B series. In true Haynes style, it has a rather fine cutaway drawing by Terry Davey of the Opel Manta CC or Combi Coupe version, also produced as the Vauxhall Cavalier Sportshatch on the cover.&nbsp;</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyTsVTppEwuoc5hY8ztrfg7OxLXYpNAsycHVwZUWAN_YGD4p7O2HLA6zqzMkPbS7_btdDIqSx2gEjEX5BLfaF3mFZtaYZ1FvHjRXclJIvIZRVM8d4ChBTMe7dx7et8up0KcGcDduZ5kLU/s1632/Haynes+Opel+Ascona+Manta+B+10.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1632" data-original-width="1224" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyTsVTppEwuoc5hY8ztrfg7OxLXYpNAsycHVwZUWAN_YGD4p7O2HLA6zqzMkPbS7_btdDIqSx2gEjEX5BLfaF3mFZtaYZ1FvHjRXclJIvIZRVM8d4ChBTMe7dx7et8up0KcGcDduZ5kLU/w300-h400/Haynes+Opel+Ascona+Manta+B+10.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Ascona B, Manta B &amp; Manta CC manual - £12.50</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">This particular version is a later version of the manual and covers the period from September 1975 to 1981 for the Ascona and all the way up to 1988 for the Manta. There are supplementary sections which cover later additions to the model range, such as; the 1.8 litre O.H.C. engine, 5 speed gearbox, fuel injection system and floating brake calipers.<br /> 42<br /> 43It is in really good condition, just the odd oily fingerprint here and there, otherwise it is as clean as a whistle.<br /> 44<br /> 45It is priced at £12.50, which includes delivery to a UK address. I can send to Europe or even Worldwide too, but please ask for a quote first as rates vary greatly between countries and are prone to rapid price fluctuations. Due to PayPal terms and conditions an item has to be sent by a tracked service to your registered PayPal address.<br /> 46<br /> 47Original service manuals for classic GM vehicles are not exactly plentiful in the UK, stocks are very limited and I will not be replacing them, so don't hang about if this is what you need for your project.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /> 48 49<br /> 50<b>Updates:</b><br /> 51<br />08/01/21 - None so far</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">18/02/21 - Now sold</div><br /> 52</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/feeds/2402817473894129373/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2021/01/sold-opel-ascona-b-manta-b-haynes.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/2402817473894129373'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/2402817473894129373'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2021/01/sold-opel-ascona-b-manta-b-haynes.html' title='Sold - Opel Ascona B & Manta B Haynes Manual - £12.50'/><author><name>Mark Kinnon</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00948704773620513624</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author>
52<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyTsVTppEwuoc5hY8ztrfg7OxLXYpNAsycHVwZUWAN_YGD4p7O2HLA6zqzMkPbS7_btdDIqSx2gEjEX5BLfaF3mFZtaYZ1FvHjRXclJIvIZRVM8d4ChBTMe7dx7et8up0KcGcDduZ5kLU/s72-w300-h400-c/Haynes+Opel+Ascona+Manta+B+10.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725218597467532858.post-2044288149461384116</id><published>2020-12-18T20:00:00.041+00:00</published><updated>2021-02-11T15:05:05.768+00:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="For Sale"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Ascona B series"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Manta B series"/><title type='text'>For Sale - Vauxhall Cavalier Mk1, Opel Ascona B & Manta B Autodata Manual - £10</title><content type='html'><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 53This is the Autodata workshop manual for the Vauxhall Cavalier Mk 1, Opel Ascona B series and Opel Manta B series. This particular version covers the period from 1975 to 1982, so won't cover later additions to the Manta model range, such as; the 1.8 litre O.H.C. engine, 5 speed gearbox, fuel injection system and floating brake calipers.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrbXLdI5shPM_8H2AQjt9wcosL-oSA74Izh-96kqBFPoQhSdOv8o57gxgSza2LtAR6BAUXzbbBB-jq-4ycmrKtwFyAGFlFu9wh0_u5vxkSF-BMoXLKg3ZZRAlUNIZBeOOHNwGGCQ4ISbw/s1640/Autobooks+Cavalier+01.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1640" data-original-width="1228" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrbXLdI5shPM_8H2AQjt9wcosL-oSA74Izh-96kqBFPoQhSdOv8o57gxgSza2LtAR6BAUXzbbBB-jq-4ycmrKtwFyAGFlFu9wh0_u5vxkSF-BMoXLKg3ZZRAlUNIZBeOOHNwGGCQ4ISbw/w300-h400/Autobooks+Cavalier+01.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Vauxhall Cavalier Mk1 Autodata manual - £10</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">The style is similar to the well known Haynes manuals and uses much of the same source material apparently gleaned from the official GM service manuals. All the typical servicing topics are covered; engine, fuel, ignition, cooling, clutch, transmission (including automatic), prop shaft, suspension, steering, braking and electrics.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 54<br /> 55It is in fair condition, most pages are clean but it looks like someone had clutch issues as this section is quite smudged with oily fingerprints.<br /> 56<br /> 57It is priced at £10, which includes delivery to a UK address. I can send to Europe or even Worldwide too, but please ask for a quote first as rates vary greatly between countries and are prone to rapid price fluctuations. Due to PayPal terms and conditions an item has to be sent by a tracked service to your registered PayPal address.<br /> 58<br /> 59Original service manuals for classic GM vehicles are not exactly plentiful in the UK, stocks are very limited and I will not be replacing them, so don't hang about if this is what you need for your project.<br /> 60<br /> 61<form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post" style="text-align: center;" target="_top"> 62<input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_s-xclick" /> 63<input name="hosted_button_id" type="hidden" value="LKKB2YR6LSD2J" /> 64<input alt="PayPal â The safer, easier way to pay online!" border="0" name="submit" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/GB/i/btn/btn_buynowCC_LG.gif" type="image" /> 65<img alt="" border="0" height="1" ks2ctfy5y="" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_GB/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" /> 66</form> 67 68<br /> 69<b>Updates:</b><br /> 70<br />21/12/20 - None so far</div><br /></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/feeds/2044288149461384116/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/12/for-sale-vauxhall-cavalier-mk1-opel.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/2044288149461384116'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/2044288149461384116'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/12/for-sale-vauxhall-cavalier-mk1-opel.html' title='For Sale - Vauxhall Cavalier Mk1, Opel Ascona B & Manta B Autodata Manual - £10'/><author><name>Mark Kinnon</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00948704773620513624</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author>
70<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrbXLdI5shPM_8H2AQjt9wcosL-oSA74Izh-96kqBFPoQhSdOv8o57gxgSza2LtAR6BAUXzbbBB-jq-4ycmrKtwFyAGFlFu9wh0_u5vxkSF-BMoXLKg3ZZRAlUNIZBeOOHNwGGCQ4ISbw/s72-w300-h400-c/Autobooks+Cavalier+01.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725218597467532858.post-241333858509828225</id><published>2020-11-20T20:00:00.027+00:00</published><updated>2021-02-25T14:51:30.219+00:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="For Sale"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Manta A series"/><title type='text'>Sold - Opel Manta A series Main Beam Headlamps - £25</title><content type='html'><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on">This is a pair of salvaged Hella brand H1 Opel Manta A series inner (main beam) headlamps. I acquired these from the estate of a collector who replaced every possible part with new old stock items whenever possible on his cars.</div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9HzQyB2HmtKB_NKjzzLcxfxiJwWyh4sOnnKRVNSeLjickHeZWHMsWfcO4eDHh-YHHpIGGoLVEzdGm9QqYWvOY6J83JY3BsxB7mi06-PV79Ka6HnW_cFlHMEnu1gLiWE0gq2zvXknwCqQ/s2048/Headlamp+Set+01.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1252" data-original-width="2048" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9HzQyB2HmtKB_NKjzzLcxfxiJwWyh4sOnnKRVNSeLjickHeZWHMsWfcO4eDHh-YHHpIGGoLVEzdGm9QqYWvOY6J83JY3BsxB7mi06-PV79Ka6HnW_cFlHMEnu1gLiWE0gq2zvXknwCqQ/w400-h245/Headlamp+Set+01.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta A series headlamps - £25</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on">These headlamps are serviceable, with good glass, but a small amount of corrosion around the rim of the reflector. There is plenty of "patina" on the metal mounting bezels and headlamp cups, the headlamp adjusters could do with a full strip down and clean up. The hard to find rubber anti humidity sealing boots and metal clips are included. Use them as they are for a daily driver, or strip for spares, the choice is yours.</div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjKdMIdaCgVnB57bTzt6wB8pZc4I0CsZLG3uG4FutRQBV26ilPzffzXcNOam-BzLlTVG_GmpoO402usQi185C6gA_Vxy6s9R5lyuD3qV3MPss5sF7Fsc8Qo88-XywY2SNn2ay2yGZ3PA/s2048/Headlamp+Set+02.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1099" data-original-width="2048" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjKdMIdaCgVnB57bTzt6wB8pZc4I0CsZLG3uG4FutRQBV26ilPzffzXcNOam-BzLlTVG_GmpoO402usQi185C6gA_Vxy6s9R5lyuD3qV3MPss5sF7Fsc8Qo88-XywY2SNn2ay2yGZ3PA/w400-h215/Headlamp+Set+02.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - bezels, adjusters, boots and clips - £25</td></tr></tbody></table><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on">Because these are the inner main beam driving lights they are equally suitable for left or right hand drive vehicles. They will accept the H1 halogen lamp with the small spade connection, as used on those models with H1 fittings, which in the UK will be the 1900 SR/Berlinetta and not the base model deluxe 1600 Manta. Changing over from one type to the other will require new connectors of the appropriate type, a 5 minute job with a crimp tool if you know your way around electrics.</div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on">They are priced at £25, the price includes delivery within the UK.&nbsp; I can send to Europe or even Worldwide too, but please ask for a quote first as rates vary greatly between countries and are prone to rapid price fluctuations. Due to PayPal terms and conditions an item has to be sent by a tracked service to your registered PayPal address.&nbsp;</div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><br /></div> 71 72<br /> 73<b>Updates:</b><br /> 74<br />20/11/20 - None so far</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">24/02/21 - Interest from overseas</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">25/02/21 - Now sold</div></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/feeds/241333858509828225/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/11/for-sale-opel-manta-series-main-beam.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/241333858509828225'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/241333858509828225'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/11/for-sale-opel-manta-series-main-beam.html' title='Sold - Opel Manta A series Main Beam Headlamps - £25'/><author><name>Mark Kinnon</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00948704773620513624</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author>
74<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9HzQyB2HmtKB_NKjzzLcxfxiJwWyh4sOnnKRVNSeLjickHeZWHMsWfcO4eDHh-YHHpIGGoLVEzdGm9QqYWvOY6J83JY3BsxB7mi06-PV79Ka6HnW_cFlHMEnu1gLiWE0gq2zvXknwCqQ/s72-w400-h245-c/Headlamp+Set+01.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725218597467532858.post-8862227832224341005</id><published>2020-08-28T20:00:00.067+01:00</published><updated>2021-02-21T11:08:36.081+00:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="For Sale"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Ascona B series"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Manta B series"/><title type='text'>Sold - Opel Manta B series Steering Wheel - £20</title><content type='html'><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 75This is a 15" steering wheel which was part of a clearance of salvaged late Opel Manta B series parts. The sole identification I can find is the number 838 is stamped onto the back of one of the spokes.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUJM9DgZGNp5KazsCYoGM_hENCeLXSG51ij7W176qjXHWSIYSDyAXrXPdWNTTTmYzsVWGqkqVXsDQbdbhnwbpXySH3r5SM7OsubCckab-D5OGhk5NjYzS2bOO6gE1KcDpfc2vAiT3JOHg/s2048/Manta+B+Steering+Wheel+01.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1533" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUJM9DgZGNp5KazsCYoGM_hENCeLXSG51ij7W176qjXHWSIYSDyAXrXPdWNTTTmYzsVWGqkqVXsDQbdbhnwbpXySH3r5SM7OsubCckab-D5OGhk5NjYzS2bOO6gE1KcDpfc2vAiT3JOHg/w400-h300/Manta+B+Steering+Wheel+01.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta B steering wheel - £20</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">It was quite filthy when I acquired it, but some vigorous cleaning with saddle soap has made it presentable. You could go a lot further if valeting is your thing, but at the moment it would be fine for a daily driver just as is.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBwJhhG3cva9jodwUtNw4KqPeZrPnWONrXAMMEm_xh7QJn60zWQohjG_FG4UZivgRAxUOCKjKYGUTcVVT6WXJm4qPXUmGrYUf7QD2Zd59jMS6_O6r3mhyXgerX5Qpy1LdO-NmyZhB0xxA/s2048/Manta+B+Steering+Wheel+03.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1112" data-original-width="2048" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBwJhhG3cva9jodwUtNw4KqPeZrPnWONrXAMMEm_xh7QJn60zWQohjG_FG4UZivgRAxUOCKjKYGUTcVVT6WXJm4qPXUmGrYUf7QD2Zd59jMS6_O6r3mhyXgerX5Qpy1LdO-NmyZhB0xxA/w400-h217/Manta+B+Steering+Wheel+03.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta steering wheel, fine for a daily driver</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">The black faux leather covering is in reasonable condition, no cracks or missing bits. But as can be seen the horn push is missing.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-TYUSwqGpxhFM2Og6NpAROYUd7r7KOFiGmR2uRhvHzMjoQBNL60jgQurgx7tOQlw4xCUZ1jOeqg32qJkVgbTYJ2sQFcRx2A-wtA-uMiM1soqkKM91pKda4-KdnFnOkgpMSrQ_7UWXiKY/s2048/Manta+B+Steering+Wheel+04.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-TYUSwqGpxhFM2Og6NpAROYUd7r7KOFiGmR2uRhvHzMjoQBNL60jgQurgx7tOQlw4xCUZ1jOeqg32qJkVgbTYJ2sQFcRx2A-wtA-uMiM1soqkKM91pKda4-KdnFnOkgpMSrQ_7UWXiKY/w400-h300/Manta+B+Steering+Wheel+04.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta B series 15" steering wheel</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">It is priced at £20, the price includes delivery within the UK. &nbsp;I can send to Europe or even Worldwide too, but please ask for a quote first as rates vary greatly between countries and are prone to rapid price fluctuations. Due to PayPal terms and conditions an item has to be sent by a tracked service to your registered PayPal address.<br /> 76<br />Obsolete GM spares are not exactly plentiful in the UK, this is the last of my stock and I will not be replacing it, so don't hang about if this is what you need for your classic Opel. 77 78<br /> 79<a href="http://www.markkinnon.com/p/blog-page.html">Send a message</a> or leave a comment if you have any enquiries.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 80 81<br /> 82<b>Updates:</b><br /> 83<br />28/08/20 - None so far</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">21/02/21 - Now sold</div> 84</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/feeds/8862227832224341005/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/08/for-sale-opel-manta-b-series-steering.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/8862227832224341005'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/8862227832224341005'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/08/for-sale-opel-manta-b-series-steering.html' title='Sold - Opel Manta B series Steering Wheel - £20'/><author><name>Mark Kinnon</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00948704773620513624</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author>
84<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUJM9DgZGNp5KazsCYoGM_hENCeLXSG51ij7W176qjXHWSIYSDyAXrXPdWNTTTmYzsVWGqkqVXsDQbdbhnwbpXySH3r5SM7OsubCckab-D5OGhk5NjYzS2bOO6gE1KcDpfc2vAiT3JOHg/s72-w400-h300-c/Manta+B+Steering+Wheel+01.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725218597467532858.post-3370298118467434496</id><published>2020-08-14T20:00:00.004+01:00</published><updated>2021-02-10T15:27:50.355+00:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="For Sale"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Ascona A series"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Manta A series"/><title type='text'>For Sale - Opel Astrali Vintage 13" Steering Wheel - £30</title><content type='html'><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 85This is a vintage Astrali 13" steering wheel, I was able to test it with an Opel Manta A series steering column, which it fitted perfectly. Given the widespread parts sharing between so many Vauxhall and Opel models it may well be suitable for other models of the same era.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqC8ao1Yexvha5DDUxNq023O2ztkfYBR7sLQQ8JB2DQHxIy8PeGVURvbo8ymnv3ZKEVVLznPAma4ZYlcyYXyVxrh9MJlwTvF6qZ9zGebWHC1G-1L4U7e2QNrL8-_P40nTOMvfyUc_UnlA/s2048/Astrali+Wheel+01.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqC8ao1Yexvha5DDUxNq023O2ztkfYBR7sLQQ8JB2DQHxIy8PeGVURvbo8ymnv3ZKEVVLznPAma4ZYlcyYXyVxrh9MJlwTvF6qZ9zGebWHC1G-1L4U7e2QNrL8-_P40nTOMvfyUc_UnlA/w400-h300/Astrali+Wheel+01.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - vintage Astrali 13" steering wheel - £30</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">The black faux leather covering is in good clean condition, with little signs of wear, the stitching is complete and presentable. There is a little surface rust present on the spokes, this could be easily improved with a little sanding and repainting.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY4jFUJ-peLZrlqZh2v5IR7SqTkYrG_oKB1Db0d2LiBd9D67aD75HsHZEyjy6In6ce3u1gqidaZF195CR1AU2EdEqm3LdlAYS3xYeDDD9frzwGKViTS4LAJTWjUvSFAOFGHa6JBuAhZ-k/s2048/Astrali+Wheel+02.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1146" data-original-width="2048" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY4jFUJ-peLZrlqZh2v5IR7SqTkYrG_oKB1Db0d2LiBd9D67aD75HsHZEyjy6In6ce3u1gqidaZF195CR1AU2EdEqm3LdlAYS3xYeDDD9frzwGKViTS4LAJTWjUvSFAOFGHa6JBuAhZ-k/w400-h224/Astrali+Wheel+02.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Astrali steering wheel, presentable stitching - £30</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">The centre boss bears the Astrali emblem, please note that this boss does not contain a horn push, so this item may be better suited to a track day car.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw7zuQ3Y35SPVNc3PMRXsFDktsakC437pKFcPgjhDivFaHyU2kEpdV08ql3uQfFRoRG4AFjsZssuYQgMjwoRvHpA7IdINyY77W_GN7pZOY_KEw2VZ41gq8XwIwC_c7cR28Hwjn0v96VtQ/s2048/Astrali+Wheel+03.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw7zuQ3Y35SPVNc3PMRXsFDktsakC437pKFcPgjhDivFaHyU2kEpdV08ql3uQfFRoRG4AFjsZssuYQgMjwoRvHpA7IdINyY77W_GN7pZOY_KEw2VZ41gq8XwIwC_c7cR28Hwjn0v96VtQ/w400-h300/Astrali+Wheel+03.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Astrali steering wheel with emblem on boss - £30</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">It is priced at £30, the price includes delivery within the UK. &nbsp;I can send to Europe or even Worldwide too, but please ask for a quote first as rates vary greatly between countries and are prone to rapid price fluctuations. Due to PayPal terms and conditions an item has to be sent by a tracked service to your registered PayPal address.<br /> 86<br />Obsolete GM spares are not exactly plentiful in the UK, this is the last of my stock and I will not be replacing it, so don't hang about if this is what you need for your classic Opel.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post" style="text-align: center;" target="_top"> 87<input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_s-xclick" /> 88<input name="hosted_button_id" type="hidden" value="3B6S36ZCRRK6E" /> 89<input alt="PayPal â The safer, easier way to pay online!" border="0" name="submit" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/GB/i/btn/btn_buynowCC_LG.gif" type="image" /> 90<img alt="" border="0" height="1" ij99e45jv="" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_GB/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" /> 91</form> 92 93<br /> 94<a href="http://www.markkinnon.com/p/blog-page.html">Send a message</a> or leave a comment if you have any enquiries.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /> 95 96<br /> 97<b>Updates:</b><br /> 98<br />12/10/20 - Sold</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">01/01/21 - German delivery refused by customer, returned to UK, unopened. Now ready for re-sale.</div> 99</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/feeds/3370298118467434496/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2017/07/for-sale-opel-astrali-classic-13.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/3370298118467434496'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/3370298118467434496'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2017/07/for-sale-opel-astrali-classic-13.html' title='For Sale - Opel Astrali Vintage 13" Steering Wheel - £30'/><author><name>Mark Kinnon</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00948704773620513624</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author>
99<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqC8ao1Yexvha5DDUxNq023O2ztkfYBR7sLQQ8JB2DQHxIy8PeGVURvbo8ymnv3ZKEVVLznPAma4ZYlcyYXyVxrh9MJlwTvF6qZ9zGebWHC1G-1L4U7e2QNrL8-_P40nTOMvfyUc_UnlA/s72-w400-h300-c/Astrali+Wheel+01.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725218597467532858.post-6921330660541623715</id><published>2020-07-31T20:00:00.015+01:00</published><updated>2020-10-04T10:09:56.496+01:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="For Sale"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Manta A series"/><title type='text'>Sold - Opel Manta A series O/S Headlamp Surround - £20</title><content type='html'><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on">This is the black plastic surround for the headlamp section of the Manta A series three piece front grille assembly. It is just the bare plastic piece, without mounting screws, brightwork or trim clips. It is good condition, there are no cracks or damage, but it could do with a thorough polish. There is a little bright yellow overspray as shown in the images.</div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcceZGlPClFNnfEZVT6dhUqsZ5vB86sA-Ktcf1cI3BeJU4MrwW3IVJkBjG5XSoTTnESiU8KGSD6-af5g1hB6_6Orc4qYdA2sa31nqVZ0zKCuuM37lC8qIYwfpZRzzOSRRrM_7c3rZC444/s2048/Manta+A+Side+grill+01.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1049" data-original-width="2048" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcceZGlPClFNnfEZVT6dhUqsZ5vB86sA-Ktcf1cI3BeJU4MrwW3IVJkBjG5XSoTTnESiU8KGSD6-af5g1hB6_6Orc4qYdA2sa31nqVZ0zKCuuM37lC8qIYwfpZRzzOSRRrM_7c3rZC444/w400-h205/Manta+A+Side+grill+01.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta A series O/S headlamp surround - £20<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on">It might be useful for anyone who's current headlamp surround is missing or damaged.</div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTZ0QzOphtrvbxRXCXBS4_I2kc3hXFcg1Ocwti0Ub6kO4TFwaHOz0n0NRCCL3NvCGl_peBeRWkPS2UJmasnNjjdlH_z8Kwc_QejfdFFCQgxFqAvOM4AU4df0IqV1gNpBp1vOpXXT3_pys/s2048/Manta+A+Side+grill+02.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1168" data-original-width="2048" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTZ0QzOphtrvbxRXCXBS4_I2kc3hXFcg1Ocwti0Ub6kO4TFwaHOz0n0NRCCL3NvCGl_peBeRWkPS2UJmasnNjjdlH_z8Kwc_QejfdFFCQgxFqAvOM4AU4df0IqV1gNpBp1vOpXXT3_pys/w400-h228/Manta+A+Side+grill+02.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Opel manta A series O/S headlamp surround, some overspray</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on">It is priced at £20, the price includes delivery within the UK.&nbsp; I can send to Europe or even Worldwide too, but please ask for a quote first as rates vary greatly between countries and are prone to rapid price fluctuations. Due to PayPal terms and conditions an item has to be sent by a tracked service to your registered PayPal address.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 100<br /> 101Obsolete GM spares are not exactly plentiful in the UK, this is the very last of my stock and I will not be replacing it, so don't hang about if this is what you need for your classic Opel.<br /> 102<br /> 103<a href="http://www.markkinnon.com/p/blog-page.html">Send a message</a> or leave a comment if you have any enquiries.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /> 104 105<br /> 106<b>Updates:</b><br /> 107<br />04/10/20 - Now sold</div></content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/feeds/6921330660541623715/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/07/for-sale-opel-manta-series-os-headlamp.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/6921330660541623715'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/6921330660541623715'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/07/for-sale-opel-manta-series-os-headlamp.html' title='Sold - Opel Manta A series O/S Headlamp Surround - £20'/><author><name>Mark Kinnon</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00948704773620513624</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author>
107<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcceZGlPClFNnfEZVT6dhUqsZ5vB86sA-Ktcf1cI3BeJU4MrwW3IVJkBjG5XSoTTnESiU8KGSD6-af5g1hB6_6Orc4qYdA2sa31nqVZ0zKCuuM37lC8qIYwfpZRzzOSRRrM_7c3rZC444/s72-w400-h205-c/Manta+A+Side+grill+01.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725218597467532858.post-7940547735769533508</id><published>2020-07-17T20:00:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2020-07-19T19:56:03.736+01:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="For Sale"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Manta A series"/><title type='text'>Sold - Opel Manta A series Rear Indicator Lenses - £20</title><content type='html'><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 108This is a pair of Opel Manta A series rear indicator lenses. They are Hella branded salvage items and go to show that under the dust and dirt, just how good some second hand parts can be.<br /> 109<br /> 110<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 111<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitvvwX9UQtvy7jT3J3Qo378tvNCc4vXyeK3Kwh7fcdqocH_IaLRZAL0t_Hq7xdmBOtEG318_9athCN3n9j9RNotLz0bI-944JgMkGOigMV1TlzWC6bzJ4ZTdMTUZoAjp21Btp96F2sEB0/s1600/Lens+01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitvvwX9UQtvy7jT3J3Qo378tvNCc4vXyeK3Kwh7fcdqocH_IaLRZAL0t_Hq7xdmBOtEG318_9athCN3n9j9RNotLz0bI-944JgMkGOigMV1TlzWC6bzJ4ZTdMTUZoAjp21Btp96F2sEB0/s400/Lens+01.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 112<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta A series rear indicator lens - £10</td></tr> 113</tbody></table> 114<br /> 115They are priced at £20 for the pair, the price includes delivery within the UK. I can send to some European locations too, but please ask for a quote first as this could be quite a high sum.<br /> 116<br /> 117<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 118<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjndyeONWfneps1tb-O_XAzbpPdcU7K1heC6NnHz1vqajHLtm7uNLxCYkdCheX22DsLY2mAFQmDToh01Q7wlBw3DvD2fINuWWMKPr0wy_mw_Wvc1AwXLFWhG7hlxhk3S-ROxscpoq9KQZA/s1600/Lens+02.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjndyeONWfneps1tb-O_XAzbpPdcU7K1heC6NnHz1vqajHLtm7uNLxCYkdCheX22DsLY2mAFQmDToh01Q7wlBw3DvD2fINuWWMKPr0wy_mw_Wvc1AwXLFWhG7hlxhk3S-ROxscpoq9KQZA/s400/Lens+02.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 119<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta A series rear indicator lens - £10</td></tr> 120</tbody></table> 121<br /> 122Obsolete GM spares are not exactly plentiful in the UK, this is the very last of my stock and I will not be replacing them, so don't hang about if this is what you need for your classic Opel.<br /> 123<br /> 124<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 125<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoUgWYUq7Vp90YNQaZi1Qg5v416Ejn3zIUMOx6L4fCThIF5qbgf8MSW5P8NMnrOmVWalwcv7bJipfqBGMaDUIjANHvKi4G6LXXy6z-R4IaahAKK6C9EBTyMs5JRH9LPHBrNR-jeBzxZ3g/s1600/Lens+03.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="943" data-original-width="1600" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoUgWYUq7Vp90YNQaZi1Qg5v416Ejn3zIUMOx6L4fCThIF5qbgf8MSW5P8NMnrOmVWalwcv7bJipfqBGMaDUIjANHvKi4G6LXXy6z-R4IaahAKK6C9EBTyMs5JRH9LPHBrNR-jeBzxZ3g/s400/Lens+03.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 126<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta A series pair of rear indicator lenses - £20</td></tr> 127</tbody></table> 128<br /> 129<a href="http://www.markkinnon.com/p/blog-page.html">Send a message</a> or leave a comment if you have any enquiries.<br /> 130<br /> 131<br /> 132<b>Updates:</b><br /> 133<br /> 13417/07/20 - Now sold</div> 135</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/feeds/7940547735769533508/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/07/sold-opel-manta-series-rear-indicator.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/7940547735769533508'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/7940547735769533508'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/07/sold-opel-manta-series-rear-indicator.html' title='Sold - Opel Manta A series Rear Indicator Lenses - £20'/><author><name>Mark Kinnon</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00948704773620513624</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author>
135<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitvvwX9UQtvy7jT3J3Qo378tvNCc4vXyeK3Kwh7fcdqocH_IaLRZAL0t_Hq7xdmBOtEG318_9athCN3n9j9RNotLz0bI-944JgMkGOigMV1TlzWC6bzJ4ZTdMTUZoAjp21Btp96F2sEB0/s72-c/Lens+01.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725218597467532858.post-6537823112379164734</id><published>2020-07-10T22:00:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2020-07-15T09:01:56.094+01:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="For Sale"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Manta A series"/><title type='text'>Sold - Opel Manta A series Reversing Light Lens - £20</title><content type='html'><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 136This is a reversing light lens for the Opel Manta A series. It is a genuine GM Opel new old stock item, made by Hella, with the part number 12 27 434.<br /> 137<br /> 138<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 139<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhReRTlVj-c23IAmlaCdvx2vWdlDPI9lRsvH341UaS8TFGgQzEDi8ivjLZ15bj56SoIAleWS1YweLIE-bzTKmuHNjGuNt5qNIfemODNHo9rqa-j1csmCcHBFaQV67EYoEEUiohNswGqLzs/s1600/Manta+A+Light+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1117" data-original-width="1600" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhReRTlVj-c23IAmlaCdvx2vWdlDPI9lRsvH341UaS8TFGgQzEDi8ivjLZ15bj56SoIAleWS1YweLIE-bzTKmuHNjGuNt5qNIfemODNHo9rqa-j1csmCcHBFaQV67EYoEEUiohNswGqLzs/s400/Manta+A+Light+002.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 140<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - New Opel Manta A series reversing light lens - £20</td></tr> 141</tbody></table> 142<br /> 143It is only suitable for the Opel Manta A series model. From my experience the earlier cars had SWF brand lights, which changed to Hella later, roughly around mid 1973. Both brands are directly interchangeable though, with no visible external differences.<br /> 144<br /> 145<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 146<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTBmO2NTVpOo7UdAZDoirg2GEz3P7Cp9lEpIBVsZsuoqvrB-tryLk7N95d3Ido7ApD_w-R8bvHClpdsfdZGvhcrCaur_4amMKLSjqAnAPDJg3PfvzeqytsO7pHLb8yBalzgL3nmSew1j8/s1600/Manta+A+Light+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTBmO2NTVpOo7UdAZDoirg2GEz3P7Cp9lEpIBVsZsuoqvrB-tryLk7N95d3Ido7ApD_w-R8bvHClpdsfdZGvhcrCaur_4amMKLSjqAnAPDJg3PfvzeqytsO7pHLb8yBalzgL3nmSew1j8/s400/Manta+A+Light+003.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 147<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Hella brand Manta A series reversing light lens - £20</td></tr> 148</tbody></table> 149<br /> 150Sometimes these light units are used as an alternative item for the Opel GT and even the Chevrolet Corvette. They have also been sort after by kit car builders for many years, particularly those wishing to recreate a Ferrari tribute.<br /> 151<br /> 152<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 153<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2SxpPWVVjomdU8Oxdtq69UkMeE6uhlUYRabcNIaAOwSXnGI73LBdNp9VMOiuDrjQ0L3gpY-dx5HDkZ90VOD471eE6yLchCaL5g60n4qhi1g4WY1KyXl5rDN6La0tNehxce7RtwMre3kQ/s1600/Manta+A+Light+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1173" data-original-width="1600" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2SxpPWVVjomdU8Oxdtq69UkMeE6uhlUYRabcNIaAOwSXnGI73LBdNp9VMOiuDrjQ0L3gpY-dx5HDkZ90VOD471eE6yLchCaL5g60n4qhi1g4WY1KyXl5rDN6La0tNehxce7RtwMre3kQ/s400/Manta+A+Light+001.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 154<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Manta A series lens, part number 12 27 434 - £20</td></tr> 155</tbody></table> 156<br /> 157It is priced at £20, the price includes delivery within the UK. I can send to
157some European locations too, but please ask for a quote first as this could be quite a high sum.<br /> 158<br /> 159<br /> 160Obsolete GM spares are not exactly plentiful in the UK, this is the very last of my stock and I will not be replacing it, so don't hang about if this is what you need for your classic Opel.<br /> 161<br /> 162<a href="http://www.markkinnon.com/p/blog-page.html">Send a message</a> or leave a comment if you have any enquiries.<br /> 163<br /> 164<br /> 165<b>Updates:</b><br /> 166<br /> 16715/07/20 - Now sold</div> 168</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/feeds/6537823112379164734/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/07/for-sale-opel-manta-series-reversing.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/6537823112379164734'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/6537823112379164734'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/07/for-sale-opel-manta-series-reversing.html' title='Sold - Opel Manta A series Reversing Light Lens - £20'/><author><name>Mark Kinnon</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00948704773620513624</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhReRTlVj-c23IAmlaCdvx2vWdlDPI9lRsvH341UaS8TFGgQzEDi8ivjLZ15bj56SoIAleWS1YweLIE-bzTKmuHNjGuNt5qNIfemODNHo9rqa-j1csmCcHBFaQV67EYoEEUiohNswGqLzs/s72-c/Manta+A+Light+002.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725218597467532858.post-6076907018202232485</id><published>2020-06-26T20:00:00.001+01:00</published><updated>2021-02-10T14:10:38.981+00:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Classic Opel Spares"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="For Sale"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Manta A series"/><title type='text'>Sold - Main Beam Inner Headlamp Opel Manta A Series H4 Type - £30</title><content type='html'><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 169This is a single headlamp, suitable as replacement for the inner (main beam) unit on the Opel Manta A series. Manufactured by Hella, it has the following part number on the glass - 4460 and the unit is labelled as - 1F3 001 162-01, the GM part number 8970620 is hand written on the box.<br /> 170<br /> 171<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 172<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU9e3EK70JWk2vv67c42-PdgIbf4-TVkakaY_fpslZgm5bwoAi__gVY1zgBiTtMBrWPrtmHEmCbRXc-4thOSu9OIjjRfGEocOg9M9pY7It5SBAyu1pH8GHl-DXNJf_fQOkFQP6jHQ89Hw/s1600/1F3+001+162-01c.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU9e3EK70JWk2vv67c42-PdgIbf4-TVkakaY_fpslZgm5bwoAi__gVY1zgBiTtMBrWPrtmHEmCbRXc-4thOSu9OIjjRfGEocOg9M9pY7It5SBAyu1pH8GHl-DXNJf_fQOkFQP6jHQ89Hw/s400/1F3+001+162-01c.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 173<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Manta headlamp 1F3 001 162-01 - £30</td></tr> 174</tbody></table> 175<br /> 176It is designed to accommodate the H4 lamp unit with the three large spade connectors. For UK Manta owners that will correspond to the base model Deluxe normally fitted with the 1600cc engine and not the SR/Berlinetta models fitted with the 1900cc engine.<br /> 177<br /> 178<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 179</div> 180<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 181<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvWSQjVpZczqtbPJe59wReXLf_Oi
181dC8d0BNgU4vSnoDhtE6rPqQJZHQvZmqwoXfjt8Z4Vxs7h0-xPJfnrJfbRlc8zKPSX3dtxSpNRVGoIpzt5AuEur9j2b1qa02vKiPKaJfei2cLuk4yE/s1600/1F3+001+162-01b.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1105" data-original-width="1600" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvWSQjVpZczqtbPJe59wReXLf_OidC8d0BNgU4vSnoDhtE6rPqQJZHQvZmqwoXfjt8Z4Vxs7h0-xPJfnrJfbRlc8zKPSX3dtxSpNRVGoIpzt5AuEur9j2b1qa02vKiPKaJfei2cLuk4yE/s400/1F3+001+162-01b.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 182<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta A series H4 headlamp - £30</td></tr> 183</tbody></table> 184<br /> 185I appreciate it can be quite confusing with all the different model options on the Opel Manta, especially as many cars will have been modified from their original specification over the years. To clarify matters I have prepared an article, which can be found <a href="http://www.markkinnon.com/2013/06/opel-manta-series-headlamps-navigating.html">here</a><br /> 186Changing over to the H4 from the H1 type will require new connectors of the appropriate type; a 30 minute job with a crimp tool if you know your way around electrics.<br /> 187<br /> 188<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 189</div> 190<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 191<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOU-w6Fn9Ix8e_h9lygNAzvWZVTXss-lgq7eM659mjHaOqKpn3ShqIfSUSTx4lfMx8bG-CRlkn-pMJxX7hcTtKGe97ApKktHqTnwedhlY-PEEAKbyYEnRPGC_qT6PiPWmwtnl7hpwI02s/s1600/1F3+001+162-01a.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1160" data-original-width="1600" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOU-w6Fn9Ix8e_h9lygNAzvWZVTXss-lgq7eM659mjHaOqKpn3ShqIfSUSTx4lfMx8bG-CRlkn-pMJxX7hcTtKGe97ApKktHqTnwedhlY-PEEAKbyYEnRPGC_qT6PiPWmwtnl7hpwI02s/s400/1F3+001+162-01a.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 192<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta headlamp 8970620 - £30</td></tr> 193</tbody></table> 194<br /> 195So what are the advantages of H4 Halogen units?<br /> 196<br /> 197Easily upgraded.... the H4 lamp is not only available in the standard 55 Watt output, but also uprated Xenon versions. There are even discharge and long life CREE led upgrade options available. It is the correct original styled replacement part... so good for Concours competition purists.<br /> 198<br /> 199<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 200</div> 201It is priced at £30, the price includes delivery within the UK. I can send to some European locations too, but please ask for a quote first as this could be quite a high sum.<br /> 202Do ask if you are interested in stainless steel M4 retaining screws to replace the awful mild steel original parts; or backing plates, trim rings, beam adjusters or many other similar items I have in stock.<br /> 203<br /> 204Obsolete GM spares are not exactly plentiful in the UK, stocks are limited and I will not be replacing them, so don't hang about if this is what you need.<br /> 205<br /> 206Send a message or leave a comment if you have any enquiries.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /> 207<b>Updates:</b><br /> 208<br />05/01/21 - Now sold</div> 209</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/feeds/6076907018202232485/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/06/for-sale-main-beam-inner-headlamp-opel.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/6076907018202232485'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/6076907018202232485'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/06/for-sale-main-beam-inner-headlamp-opel.html' title='Sold - Main Beam Inner Headlamp Opel Manta A Series H4 Type - £30'/><author><name>Mark Kinnon</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00948704773620513624</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author>
209<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU9e3EK70JWk2vv67c42-PdgIbf4-TVkakaY_fpslZgm5bwoAi__gVY1zgBiTtMBrWPrtmHEmCbRXc-4thOSu9OIjjRfGEocOg9M9pY7It5SBAyu1pH8GHl-DXNJf_fQOkFQP6jHQ89Hw/s72-c/1F3+001+162-01c.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725218597467532858.post-850643699383732114</id><published>2020-06-12T20:00:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2020-07-14T22:39:35.771+01:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Classic Opel Spares"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="For Sale"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Manta A series"/><title type='text'>For Sale - Main Beam Inner Headlamp Opel Manta A Series H1 Type - £35</title><content type='html'><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 210This is a single new old stock headlamp, suitable as replacement for the inner 211(main beam) unit on the Opel Manta A series. Manufactured by Hella, it 212has the following part number on the glass - 14464 R8 - 14471 R8 and the unit is also labelled as - 1F3 002 425-00.<br /> 213<br /> 214It is designed to accommodate the H1 lamp unit with the single small 215spade connector and a similar connector for earthing. For UK Manta 216owners that will correspond to the SR/Berlinetta models and not the base 217 model Deluxe normally fitted with the 1600cc engine.<br /> 218<br /> 219<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 220</div> 221<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 222</div> 223<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 224<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE6QYgjGfh_IUaQWfN8jzOUSXshO_o6BMsU85yryxfe5iht5JGKwSI2K7XIktkd44072H8yq2iWBi4f0ueaqCRGI64a_MVMr7gT2xjkRFAoCZkehnNWRMV_wPR6O9-dzdi3jJDosTd-EA/s1600/1F3+002+425-00a.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1112" data-original-width="1600" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE6QYgjGfh_IUaQWfN8jzOUSXshO_o6BMsU85yryxfe5iht5JGKwSI2K7XIktkd44072H8yq2iWBi4f0ueaqCRGI64a_MVMr7gT2xjkRFAoCZkehnNWRMV_wPR6O9-dzdi3jJDosTd-EA/s400/1F3+002+425-00a.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 225<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta A series H1 headlamp - £35</td></tr> 226</tbody></table> 227<br /> 228I appreciate it can be quite confusing with all the different model 229options on the Opel Manta, especially as many cars will have been 230modified from their original specification over the years. To clarify 231matters I have prepared an article, which can be found <a href="http://www.markkinnon.com/2013/06/opel-manta-series-headlamps-navigating.html">here </a><br /> 232Changing over to the H1 from the H4 type will require new connectors of 233the appropriate type; a 5 minute job with a crimp tool if you know your 234way around electrics.<br /> 235<br /> 236<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 237</div> 238<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 239<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm2TSujq97BOEQIes4knl5gjmK48xoZwjh3SbSDViavcZGLOXvo6dalMFIRYzHD4UuX96CZoCCYQQ66C9lM_9ZfkQU59j-FvnZ0SeH3g_p2KXD3v_fQKOxsc_dPTIaUMcI8515qSb3RtI/s1600/1F3+002+425-00b.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1133" data-original-width="1600" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm2TSujq97BOEQIes4knl5gjmK48xoZwjh3SbSDViavcZGLOXvo6dalMFIRYzHD4UuX96CZoCCYQQ66C9lM_9ZfkQU59j-FvnZ0SeH3g_p2KXD3v_fQKOxsc_dPTIaUMcI8515qSb3RtI/s400/1F3+002+425-00b.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 240<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Manta headlamp 1F3 002 425-00 - £35</td></tr> 241</tbody></table> 242<br /> 243<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 244</div> 245So what are the advantages of H1 Halogen units?<br /> 246<br /> 247Easily upgraded.... the H1 lamp is not only available in the standard 55 248 Watt output but also uprated 75 watt and 100 watt versions. It is the 249correct original styled replacement part... so good for Concours 250competition purists.<br /> 251<br /> 252<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 253</div> 254It is priced at £35, the price includes delivery within the UK. I can send to
254some European locations too, but please ask for a quote first as this could be quite a high sum.<br /> 255<br /> 256Do ask if you are interested in stainless steel M4 retaining screws to 257replace the awful mild steel original parts; or backing plates, trim 258rings, beam adjusters or many other similar items I have in stock.<br /> 259Obsolete GM spares are not exactly plentiful in the UK, stocks are limited and I will not be replacing them, so don't hang about if this is what you need.<br /> 260<br /> 261Send a message or leave a comment if you have any enquiries.<br /> 262<br /> 263<form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post" target="_top"> 264<div style="text-align: center;"> 265<input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_s-xclick" /> 266<input name="hosted_button_id" type="hidden" value="D65EA7SM8X2A8" /> 267<input alt="PayPal â The safer, easier way to pay online!" border="0" name="submit" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/GB/i/btn/btn_buynowCC_LG.gif" type="image" /> 268<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_GB/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" /> 269</div> 270</form> 271<br /> 272<b>Updates:</b><br /> 273<br /> 274None so far</div> 275</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/feeds/850643699383732114/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/06/for-sale-main-beam-inner-headlamp-opel_12.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/850643699383732114'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/850643699383732114'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/06/for-sale-main-beam-inner-headlamp-opel_12.html' title='For Sale - Main Beam Inner Headlamp Opel Manta A Series H1 Type - £35'/><author><name>Mark Kinnon</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00948704773620513624</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE6QYgjGfh_IUaQWfN8jzOUSXshO_o6BMsU85yryxfe5iht5JGKwSI2K7XIktkd44072H8yq2iWBi4f0ueaqCRGI64a_MVMr7gT2xjkRFAoCZkehnNWRMV_wPR6O9-dzdi3jJDosTd-EA/s72-c/1F3+002+425-00a.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725218597467532858.post-7937945611256655245</id><published>2020-05-29T20:00:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2020-07-19T20:30:04.136+01:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Commodore B series"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Commodore C series"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Kadett C series"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Manta A series"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Rekord D series"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Rekord E series"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Vauxhall Chevette"/><title type='text'>Sold - Opel Manta A series & Others Monroe Shock Absorber - £15</title><content type='html'><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 276This is a single new old stock Monroe Radial Matic rear shock absorber, part number R 1566.<br /> 277It is listed as suitable for:<br /> 278<ul style="text-align: left;"> 279<li>Opel Commodore B Saloon (Year of Construction 01.1972 - 07.1978, 115 - 160 hp, Petrol)</li> 280<li>Opel&nbsp;Commodore B Coupe (Year of Construction 01.1972 - 07.1978, 115 - 141 hp, Petrol)</li> 281<li>Opel&nbsp;Commodore C Saloon (Year of Construction 08.1978 - 12.1982, 115 hp, Petrol)</li> 282<li>Opel&nbsp;Commodore C Estate (61) (Year of Construction 12.1980 - 12.1982, 115 - 130 hp, Petrol)</li> 283<li>Opel&nbsp;
283Kadett C Saloon (Year of Construction 08.1973 - 07.1979, 40 - 60 hp, Petrol)</li> 284<li>Opel&nbsp;Kadett C CC (Year of Construction 08.1973 - 07.1979, 40 - 75 hp, Petrol)</li> 285<li>Opel&nbsp;Kadett C Coupe (Year of Construction 08.1973 - 07.1979, 40 - 75 hp, Petrol)</li> 286<li>Opel&nbsp;Manta A Coupe (Year of Construction 09.1970 - 08.1975, 60 - 105 hp, Petrol)</li> 287<li>Opel&nbsp;Rekord D Saloon (Year of Construction 01.1972 - 08.1977, 60 - 100 hp, Petrol)</li> 288<li>Opel&nbsp;Rekord D Coupe (Year of Construction 01.1972 - 08.1977, 75 - 100 hp, Petrol)</li> 289<li>Opel&nbsp;Rekord E1 Saloon (Year of Construction 08.1977 - 08.1986, 60 - 115 hp, Diesel,Petrol)</li> 290<li>Vauxhall Chevette Saloon (Year of Construction 09.1974 - 12.1985, 53 - 57 hp, Petrol)</li> 291<li>1.3, Year of Construction 03.1975 - 12.1985, 1256 , 53 hp</li> 292<li>1300, Year of Construction 09.1974 - 12.1985, 1256 , 57 hp</li> 293</ul> 294Given the widespread sharing of parts between so many Vauxhall and Opel designs they could be suitable for a variety of other models too.<br /> 295<br /> 296<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 297<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ZKmev6DT-Y0Jvv9nlFKPDF0AX1fVZegufERI9VD1Wskn-kLAGif35x2a236C84b51l9Tvm3TDr6sIIA8VsaMMNJWKqYBz5rvxCWVj2Gg1bFRqQkam7CK8Ta4FD-YfUs6vE-BHfzS8Mg/s1600/Monroe+R1566b.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="774" data-original-width="1600" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ZKmev6DT-Y0Jvv9nlFKPDF0AX1fVZegufERI9VD1Wskn-kLAGif35x2a236C84b51l9Tvm3TDr6sIIA8VsaMMNJWKqYBz5rvxCWVj2Gg1bFRqQkam7CK8Ta4FD-YfUs6vE-BHfzS8Mg/s400/Monroe+R1566b.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 298<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta A series rear shock absorber - £15</td></tr> 299</tbody></table> 300<br /> 301I know these items would usually be sold as a pair but there's just the one available and it seems a shame to scrap a new old stock part. I have found a UK supplier with additional stock <a href="https://www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/monroe-7437356.html" target="_blank">here</a><br /> 302<br /> 303<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 304<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisw4AxNokj89yibSsnSmPmXB4Y2uQfumeB3N9x5gYQ3pJdpCMo193aipyWWKDKTi48g9Yz0FnsqDbcCKzQealiBNlC8QeUE02kKty3ix4sTgbG44MVX0EYRmUka-YXS9E0Ls8UuWZewjY/s1600/Monroe+R1566a.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="752" data-original-width="1600" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisw4AxNokj89yibSsnSmPmXB4Y2uQfumeB3N9x5gYQ3pJdpCMo193aipyWWKDKTi48g9Yz0FnsqDbcCKzQealiBNlC8QeUE02kKty3ix4sTgbG44MVX0EYRmUka-YXS9E0Ls8UuWZewjY/s400/Monroe+R1566a.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 305<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Monroe Opel shock absorber, fits many models - £15</td></tr> 306</tbody></table> 307<br /> 308It is priced at £15, the price includes delivery within the UK. I can send to
308some European locations too, but please ask for a quote first as this could be quite a high sum.<br /> 309<br /> 310Obsolete GM spares are not exactly plentiful in the UK, this is the very last of my stock and I will not be replacing them, so don't hang about if this is what you need for your classic Opel.<br /> 311<br /> 312<a href="http://www.markkinnon.com/p/blog-page.html">Send a message</a> or leave a comment if you have any enquiries.<br /> 313<br /> 314<br /> 315<b>Updates:</b><br /> 316<br /> 31719/07/20 - Now sold</div> 318</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/feeds/7937945611256655245/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/05/for-sale-opel-manta-series-others.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/7937945611256655245'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/7937945611256655245'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/05/for-sale-opel-manta-series-others.html' title='Sold - Opel Manta A series & Others Monroe Shock Absorber - £15'/><author><name>Mark Kinnon</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00948704773620513624</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ZKmev6DT-Y0Jvv9nlFKPDF0AX1fVZegufERI9VD1Wskn-kLAGif35x2a236C84b51l9Tvm3TDr6sIIA8VsaMMNJWKqYBz5rvxCWVj2Gg1bFRqQkam7CK8Ta4FD-YfUs6vE-BHfzS8Mg/s72-c/Monroe+R1566b.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725218597467532858.post-5570306248626909466</id><published>2020-05-15T21:00:00.002+01:00</published><updated>2026-03-21T10:32:28.330+00:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="For Sale"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Ascona A series"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Manta A series"/><title type='text'>Sold - Opel Manta A series Chassis Outriggers - £25</title><content type='html'><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 319This is a pair of reconditioned front outriggers for the Opel Manta A series. They are a strengthening brace which bolts to the front chassis rails ( using the threads in the front bumper mounting irons ) and the lower front valence.<br /> 320<br /> 321<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 322<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5WHm3hi3X3UKlNWmdwmJQo2Xdg965ZJE-PBEqUyyVuAFH815vZUBOjAyGTe9rcfBFMIgSEFrCdAcUrzT2DeL6E_ApHbLurnd_ZC4-ux46ZDJfCkLwYWieHslagXddBidXFgR4eArqKsc/s1600/Chassis+Outriggers+02.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="867" data-original-width="1600" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5WHm3hi3X3UKlNWmdwmJQo2Xdg965ZJE-PBEqUyyVuAFH815vZUBOjAyGTe9rcfBFMIgSEFrCdAcUrzT2DeL6E_ApHbLurnd_ZC4-ux46ZDJfCkLwYWieHslagXddBidXFgR4eArqKsc/s400/Chassis+Outriggers+02.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 323<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta A series chassis outriggers - £25</td></tr> 324</tbody></table> 325<br /> 326On most Opel Manta A series the chassis outriggers will have corroded away to nothing, fortunately these were salvaged many years ago, then blasted and powder coated in a silk black colour, very similar to the original finish.<br /> 327They have been dry stored for the last 25 years and as you would expect are in first class condition, making a very nice detailing piece for a show car.<br /> 328<br /> 329<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 330<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyKpc5UEnhSwm0KPkTLU_IzLMy9Uj7H2o_h4vKIpsrlc9FTO1CG7y2tU5YpCm3hgAIrN9EeA-z39fp-WIihEC7Ida_kkgU78w7R7VHiopq3QF6GSBhG8WAk09n76SXbpO_tv2GUFNPklY/s1600/Chassis+Outrigger+03.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1014" data-original-width="1300" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyKpc5UEnhSwm0KPkTLU_IzLMy9Uj7H2o_h4vKIpsrlc9FTO1CG7y2tU5YpCm3hgAIrN9EeA-z39fp-WIihEC7Ida_kkgU78w7R7VHiopq3QF6GSBhG8WAk09n76SXbpO_tv2GUFNPklY/s400/Chassis+Outrigger+03.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 331<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chassis outriggers - mount to items 10 &amp; 13 in this GM illustration</td></tr> 332</tbody></table> 333<br /> 334Confusingly, the equally rust prone front jacking point on the Opel Manta A series is sometimes also referred to as a chassis outrigger, but these parts are not front jacking points for the Opel Manta A series.<br /> 335<br /> 336<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 337<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfqhGIrRNb4Yt6X02KH6J52vaU_mYgUUey9XpbQYyFGXNa08ty8GARy99jK0awSzpIMkdssLJlhEl9QnhCh5_ZI5mbZ5UjdNwskcoUbheXZkX7lXRn2czQ2i_
337yJnxJ1C8KXKyzTA4BEB4/s1600/Chassis+Outriggers+01.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="861" data-original-width="1600" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfqhGIrRNb4Yt6X02KH6J52vaU_mYgUUey9XpbQYyFGXNa08ty8GARy99jK0awSzpIMkdssLJlhEl9QnhCh5_ZI5mbZ5UjdNwskcoUbheXZkX7lXRn2czQ2i_yJnxJ1C8KXKyzTA4BEB4/s400/Chassis+Outriggers+01.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 338<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Manta A series chassis outriggers, these are not jacking points.</td></tr> 339</tbody></table> 340<br /> 341They are priced at £25 for the pair, the price includes delivery within the UK.<br /> 342<div> 343<br /> 344I can send to some European locations too, but please ask for a quote first as this could be quite a high sum.<br /> 345<br /> 346I have never seen these offered for sale in the UK or elsewhere. Obsolete GM spares are not exactly plentiful in the UK, stocks are limited and I will not be replacing them, so don't hang about if this is what you need for your car.<br /> 347<br /> 348<a href="http://www.markkinnon.com/p/blog-page.html">Send a message</a> or leave a comment if you have any enquiries.<br /> 349 350<form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post" target="_top"> 351<div style="text-align: center;"> 352<input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_s-xclick" /> 353<input name="hosted_button_id" type="hidden" value="SNX8YBB65QZBW" /> 354<img alt="" border="0" gotrr3dil="" height="1" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_GB/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" y2o4g6jom="" /> 355</div> 356</form> 357<br /> 358<b>Updates:</b><br /> 359<br /> 36018/07/20 - Two pairs in stock</div><div>12/04/21 - Last pair left</div><div>17/03/26 - Sold out&nbsp;</div> 361</div> 362</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/feeds/5570306248626909466/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/05/for-sale-opel-manta-series-chassis.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/5570306248626909466'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/5570306248626909466'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/05/for-sale-opel-manta-series-chassis.html' title='Sold - Opel Manta A series Chassis Outriggers - £25'/><author><name>Mark Kinnon</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00948704773620513624</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5WHm3hi3X3UKlNWmdwmJQo2Xdg965ZJE-PBEqUyyVuAFH815vZUBOjAyGTe9rcfBFMIgSEFrCdAcUrzT2DeL6E_ApHbLurnd_ZC4-ux46ZDJfCkLwYWieHslagXddBidXFgR4eArqKsc/s72-c/Chassis+Outriggers+02.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725218597467532858.post-3668996583794054839</id><published>2020-05-08T20:00:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2020-05-22T09:55:06.868+01:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="For Sale"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Ascona A series"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Manta A series"/><title type='text'>Sold - Opel Manta A series Window Winders - £17.50 Per Pair</title><content type='html'><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 363This is a pair of window winder handles for the Opel Manta &amp; Ascona A series. They are used Opel parts with the part number 8959158. They are suitable for the following applications:<br /> 364<ul style="text-align: left;"> 365<li>Opel Ascona A series (1970-75)</li> 366<li>Opel Manta A series (1970-75)</li> 367</ul> 368They have good chrome, with just a few very light scratches near the knob and they are blister and pock mark free. The plastic components are also clean and presentable, the hard to find (and all too easy to lose) securing clips are included.<br /> 369<br /> 370<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 371<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyIsoLG-NHMfXgTC9WdTzRFeU932ZDSSJJ7-RZmL8wOo902KecGmPuQ8KFf4-wV_C3tdiaGPFwKJ-T0k3lPtPpd4r4xn-FEj4A44GyvqhIGNAOMwJUklXGHGe4MQYR8YcHnEZ3BvORJGk/s1600/Manta+A+Window+Winders+01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1072" data-original-width="1429" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyIsoLG-NHMfXgTC9WdTzRFeU932ZDSSJJ7-RZmL8wOo902KecGmPuQ8KFf4-wV_C3tdiaGPFwKJ-T0k3lPtPpd4r4xn-FEj4A44GyvqhIGNAOMwJUklXGHGe4MQYR8YcHnEZ3BvORJGk/s400/Manta+A+Window+Winders+01.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 372<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta A series window winders - £17.50</td></tr> 373</tbody></table> 374<br /> 375The plastic cups and pigtail springs that mount behind the winding handles are also available for additional cost.<br /> 376The items shown in the pictures are what you will receive.<br /> 377<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 378</div> 379<o:p></o:p><br /> 380<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 381<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFelrQPsY0N_gl8ZS9CiOGPwMokqNOuB_rVNfUyX5W4nj8yLJd4_TM5jEdl_3karmJCdtChcEPOd_ghaainoDzwjYeteHJzod9yiVntam-lat-WFRYb0fEWNVtrRc-ls9_NgAqCuq7gRQ/s1600/Manta+A+Window+Winders+02.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1072" data-original-width="1429" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFelrQPsY0N_gl8ZS9CiOGPwMokqNOuB_rVNfUyX5W4nj8yLJd4_TM5jEdl_3karmJCdtChcEPOd_ghaainoDzwjYeteHJzod9yiVntam-lat-WFRYb0fEWNVtrRc-ls9_NgAqCuq7gRQ/s400/Manta+A+Window+Winders+02.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 382<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta A series window winders, securing clips included</td></tr> 383</tbody></table> 384<br /> 385They are priced at £15 for the pair, the price includes delivery within the UK. I can send to
385some European locations too, but please ask for a quote first as this could be quite a high sum.<br /> 386<br /> 387<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 388<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ER6Iz7OcOmWWwnG5fMjWWH9IYq8dpjD-ZIgHfZzx4-CSP_Ry6MvajQ0rGI_wM0bDXFEbjtOXDNckBnW683IHSFeWucjbQUo6PMtBsrm4o1Hi0-AtUFidG6huPy2VWrDkQFvS-5pQOeo/s1600/Manta+A+Window+Winders+03.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1072" data-original-width="1429" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ER6Iz7OcOmWWwnG5fMjWWH9IYq8dpjD-ZIgHfZzx4-CSP_Ry6MvajQ0rGI_wM0bDXFEbjtOXDNckBnW683IHSFeWucjbQUo6PMtBsrm4o1Hi0-AtUFidG6huPy2VWrDkQFvS-5pQOeo/s400/Manta+A+Window+Winders+03.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 389<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta A series window winders, with good chrome and plastic</td></tr> 390</tbody></table> 391<br /> 392Obsolete GM spares are not exactly plentiful in the UK, this is the very last of my stock and I will not be replacing them, so don't hang about if this is what you need for your classic Opel.<br /> 393<br /> 394<a href="http://www.markkinnon.com/p/blog-page.html">Send a message</a> or leave a comment if you have any enquiries.<br /> 395<br /> 396<br /> 397<b>Updates:</b><br /> 398<br /> 39922/05/20 - Now sold</div> 400</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/feeds/3668996583794054839/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/05/for-sale-opel-manta-series-window.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/3668996583794054839'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/3668996583794054839'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/05/for-sale-opel-manta-series-window.html' title='Sold - Opel Manta A series Window Winders - £17.50 Per Pair'/><author><name>Mark Kinnon</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00948704773620513624</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyIsoLG-NHMfXgTC9WdTzRFeU932ZDSSJJ7-RZmL8wOo902KecGmPuQ8KFf4-wV_C3tdiaGPFwKJ-T0k3lPtPpd4r4xn-FEj4A44GyvqhIGNAOMwJUklXGHGe4MQYR8YcHnEZ3BvORJGk/s72-c/Manta+A+Window+Winders+01.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725218597467532858.post-4044671059308428701</id><published>2020-04-24T20:00:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2020-05-11T21:01:20.543+01:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="For Sale"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Ascona A series"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Ascona B series"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Manta A series"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Manta B series"/><title type='text'>Sold - Sykes Pickavant Door Hinge Pin Removal Tool - £20</title><content type='html'><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 401This <a href="https://sykespickavantexport.com/products/Sykes-Pickavant/body/general-body-tools/door-hinge/63154/045400" target="_blank">Sykes Pickavant</a> tool with the part number is 045400 is designed to facilitate the removal and re-fitting of the hollow door hinge pins fitted to many classic GM Opel and Vauxhall vehicles. This particular tool was used on an Opel Manta A series, but the list of other vehicles it could be used on is extensive.<br /> 402<br /> 403<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 404<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuo-K0Yy7P2NbbaO3VJNHGuJrSwdzHuuV3FzEMs_qpthpDoHqyULoJ8XtH29BTIzDPiw65HCzGuoWE2_jcQI1kQmCpLUZ9fGenX7A3ES1ta7Ob0RV0Z9CS9ylDCm0CWzClthgtNtW8nYw/s1600/Sykes+Pikavant+01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1015" data-original-width="1600" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuo-K0Yy7P2NbbaO3VJNHGuJrSwdzHuuV3FzEMs_qpthpDoHqyULoJ8XtH29BTIzDPiw65HCzGuoWE2_jcQI1kQmCpLUZ9fGenX7A3ES1ta7Ob0RV0Z9CS9ylDCm0CWzClthgtNtW8nYw/s400/Sykes+Pikavant+01.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 405<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Syke Pikavant hinge pin removal tool - £20</td></tr> 406</tbody></table> 407<br /> 408It has signs of use but is still functional, 3 extractor pins are included, one has lost its knurled nut, I have vague recollections that it ended up lost inside a rusty door pin, additional ones are still available <a href="https://sykespickavantexport.com/products/Sykes-Pickavant/body/general-body-tools/door-hinge/63154/045400" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;if required. The items shown in the pictures are what you will receive.<br /> 409<br /> 410<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 411<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAwLur5t472Om-Sk7ehhrDnauB_Mt7WM8z7ZhuJpZPe54i7BbwcrmuaWbin3hIEs9EJehzr7wahzmfmpB4hPKW0PQHUGOu95V1imtCbadvD0Nb37bgqr3ObPzPWNmExXB2BTr7r9fZiRY/s1600/Sykes+Pikavant+02.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1072" data-original-width="1429" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAwLur5t472Om-Sk7ehhrDnauB_Mt7WM8z7ZhuJpZPe54i7BbwcrmuaWbin3hIEs9EJehzr7wahzmfmpB4hPKW0PQHUGOu95V1imtCbadvD0Nb37bgqr3ObPzPWNmExXB2BTr7r9fZiRY/s400/Sykes+Pikavant+02.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 412<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Sykes Pickavant tool 045400 - £20</td></tr> 413</tbody></table> 414<br /> 415It is priced at £20 which I believe is the lowest price in the UK currently, the price also includes delivery within the UK. I can send to
415some European locations too, but please ask for a quote first as this could be quite a high sum.<br /> 416<br /> 417This is the only item in stock and I will not be replacing it, so don't hang about if this is what you need for your classic GM Opel or Vauxhall restoration.<br /> 418<br /> 419<a href="http://www.markkinnon.com/p/blog-page.html">Send a message</a> or leave a comment if you have any enquiries.<br /> 420<br /> 421<br /> 422<b>Updates:</b><br /> 423<br /> 42411/05/20 - Sold</div> 425</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/feeds/4044671059308428701/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/04/for-sale-sykes-pickavant-door-hinge-pin.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/4044671059308428701'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/4044671059308428701'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/04/for-sale-sykes-pickavant-door-hinge-pin.html' title='Sold - Sykes Pickavant Door Hinge Pin Removal Tool - £20'/><author><name>Mark Kinnon</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00948704773620513624</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuo-K0Yy7P2NbbaO3VJNHGuJrSwdzHuuV3FzEMs_qpthpDoHqyULoJ8XtH29BTIzDPiw65HCzGuoWE2_jcQI1kQmCpLUZ9fGenX7A3ES1ta7Ob0RV0Z9CS9ylDCm0CWzClthgtNtW8nYw/s72-c/Sykes+Pikavant+01.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725218597467532858.post-6935981607402561363</id><published>2020-04-10T20:00:00.000+01:00</published><updated>2020-05-13T10:57:47.155+01:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="For Sale"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Vauxhall Chevette"/><title type='text'>Sold - Vauxhall Stromberg Carburettor Adjustment Tool - £10</title><content type='html'><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 426This is a special anti-tamper castellated mixture adjustment tool for use with Stromberg 150 carburettors manufactured after October 1976. This particular tool was used on a 1979 Vauxhall Chevette, but may well be compatible with other vehicles.<br /> 427<br /> 428<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 429<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXhW5vEH8y2yQhmfcODsT_ZifWfGGGoxw308NoSP9-JuhBqyUWfhY1iYco0LXl6R_pX4gSLh5msgh7EMZZ81AFIy1E_B-mRd8Ev1h6s8sXCWArYspydvsDKYKnl9_wpDr-PF8agT3zeIo/s1600/Stromberg+01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1072" data-original-width="1429" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXhW5vEH8y2yQhmfcODsT_ZifWfGGGoxw308NoSP9-JuhBqyUWfhY1iYco0LXl6R_pX4gSLh5msgh7EMZZ81AFIy1E_B-mRd8Ev1h6s8sXCWArYspydvsDKYKnl9_wpDr-PF8agT3zeIo/s400/Stromberg+01.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 430<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Vauxhall Chevette Stromberg carburettor tool - £10</td></tr> 431</tbody></table> 432<br /> 433It has little signs of use and has probably only been used once or twice in the last 40 years. The item shown in the pictures is what you will receive.<br /> 434<br /> 435<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 436<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHnG2FTyRgWbGQEePQJzfZIrX77IcUHuQmlQtbe6mbQMl2foolhhMwT3aQWTRu_4w5xWMbpgMh-gV5OGt0IBaBkWnzKvK0cAw2LPj59RvWzZp1hIj1e7V3YKvNN8ZCKlqhmKmVi4wMd3I/s1600/Stromberg+02.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1072" data-original-width="1429" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHnG2FTyRgWbGQEePQJzfZIrX77IcUHuQmlQtbe6mbQMl2foolhhMwT3aQWTRu_4w5xWMbpgMh-gV5OGt0IBaBkWnzKvK0cAw2LPj59RvWzZp1hIj1e7V3YKvNN8ZCKlqhmKmVi4wMd3I/s400/Stromberg+02.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 437<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Stromberg adjustment tool, little signs of use - £10</td></tr> 438</tbody></table> 439<br /> 440It is priced at £10 which I believe is the lowest price in the UK currently, the price also includes delivery within the UK. I can send to
440some European locations too, but please ask for a quote first as this could be quite a high sum.<br /> 441<br /> 442This is the only item in stock and I will not be replacing it, so don't hang about if this is what you need for your Vauxhall Chevette maintenance.<br /> 443<br /> 444<a href="http://www.markkinnon.com/p/blog-page.html">Send a message</a> or leave a comment if you have any enquiries.<br /> 445<br /> 446<br /> 447<b>Updates:</b><br /> 448<br /> 44913/05/20 - Now sold</div> 450</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/feeds/6935981607402561363/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/04/for-sale-vauxhall-stromberg-carburettor.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/6935981607402561363'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/6935981607402561363'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/04/for-sale-vauxhall-stromberg-carburettor.html' title='Sold - Vauxhall Stromberg Carburettor Adjustment Tool - £10'/><author><name>Mark Kinnon</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00948704773620513624</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXhW5vEH8y2yQhmfcODsT_ZifWfGGGoxw308NoSP9-JuhBqyUWfhY1iYco0LXl6R_pX4gSLh5msgh7EMZZ81AFIy1E_B-mRd8Ev1h6s8sXCWArYspydvsDKYKnl9_wpDr-PF8agT3zeIo/s72-c/Stromberg+01.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725218597467532858.post-4273213703140414217</id><published>2020-03-27T20:00:00.001+00:00</published><updated>2021-04-13T22:40:26.213+01:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="For Sale"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Ascona A series"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Manta A series"/><title type='text'>Sold - Opel Manta A series Battery Clamp - £17.50</title><content type='html'><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 451This is the battery clamp from an Opel Manta A series, it is a genuine salvaged Opel part. It would be suitable for the following applications:<br /> 452<ul style="text-align: left;"> 453<li>Opel Manta A series - '70-'75</li> 454<li>Opel Ascona A series - '70-'75</li> 455</ul> 456Due to design oversight and the action of lead acid battery chemistry makes the battery tray area highly prone to corrosion. This clamp is often lost from cars during battery replacement; without it there is the real risk that riding over a bump could cause the battery terminals to touch the bonnet and create sparks, a short circuit, voltage surges or even a fire.<br /> 457<br /> 458<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 459<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5odpQL2T2HRUMYDSPv__nAMhIGFrW2Z0ZYzBsJ4K21ljFvMeveSYfje-g0cQoc7u7UsthjxqmLc9z-Vt-2CxHS4CJNHmFZ3VQhUhHEFILsvd4JFVfUNuqt5tZR2_jO2M9hISHDm01fI/s1600/Manta+A+Battery+Clamp+01.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1072" data-original-width="1429" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5odpQL2T2HRUMYDSPv__nAMhIGFrW2Z0ZYzBsJ4K21ljFvMeveSYfje-g0cQoc7u7UsthjxqmLc9z-Vt-2CxHS4CJNHmFZ3VQhUhHEFILsvd4JFVfUNuqt5tZR2_jO2M9hISHDm01fI/s400/Manta+A+Battery+Clamp+01.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 460<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta A series battery clamp - £17.50</td></tr> 461</tbody></table> 462<br /> 463This clamping piece has been sand blasted and powder coated in a highly durable silk black finish. These measures should ensure that this component will provide many more decades of service and be a handsome addition to a show car engine bay.<br /> 464<br /> 465<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 466<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidEBbaRyq480o4te9h6qANf
4660yDe4yLe9GREQaSNdwuCh39P9EOo-OwFuPu2Act33as1n4sKW30J_2yG4B-Jz8-nrprBe5_tH0V7v_YyN89CUA9lqGwQ0fMiYSMNCcP71RJlCIH7ocjkRk/s1600/Manta+A+Battery+Clamp+02.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1072" data-original-width="1429" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidEBbaRyq480o4te9h6qANf0yDe4yLe9GREQaSNdwuCh39P9EOo-OwFuPu2Act33as1n4sKW30J_2yG4B-Jz8-nrprBe5_tH0V7v_YyN89CUA9lqGwQ0fMiYSMNCcP71RJlCIH7ocjkRk/s400/Manta+A+Battery+Clamp+02.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 467<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta A series battery clamp, easily lost during maintenance</td></tr> 468</tbody></table> 469<br /> 470It is priced at £17.50, the price includes delivery within the UK. I can send to some European locations too, but please ask for a quote first as this could be quite a high sum.<br /> 471<br /> 472Obsolete GM spares are not exactly plentiful in the UK, this is the very last of my stock and I will not be replacing them, so don't hang about if this is what you need for your classic Opel.<br /> 473<br /> 474<a href="http://www.markkinnon.com/p/blog-page.html">Send a message</a> or leave a comment if you have any enquiries.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /> 475<br /> 476<b>Updates:</b><br /> 477<br />10/04/21 - Now sold</div> 478</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/feeds/4273213703140414217/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/03/for-sale-opel-manta-series-battery.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/4273213703140414217'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/4273213703140414217'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/03/for-sale-opel-manta-series-battery.html' title='Sold - Opel Manta A series Battery Clamp - £17.50'/><author><name>Mark Kinnon</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00948704773620513624</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5odpQL2T2HRUMYDSPv__nAMhIGFrW2Z0ZYzBsJ4K21ljFvMeveSYfje-g0cQoc7u7UsthjxqmLc9z-Vt-2CxHS4CJNHmFZ3VQhUhHEFILsvd4JFVfUNuqt5tZR2_jO2M9hISHDm01fI/s72-c/Manta+A+Battery+Clamp+01.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725218597467532858.post-5405743121835803584</id><published>2020-03-13T20:00:00.000+00:00</published><updated>2020-05-14T20:06:48.387+01:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="For Sale"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Ascona A series"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Manta A series"/><title type='text'>For Sale - Opel Manta A series Rev Counter Fascia - £15</title><content type='html'><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 479This is the special fascia from an Opel Manta A series SR fitted with the tachometer a.k.a. rev counter. It would be suitable for the following applications:<br /> 480<ul style="text-align: left;"> 481<li>Opel Manta A series - '70-'75</li> 482<li>Opel Ascona A series - '70-'75</li> 483</ul> 484The rev counter was only fitted to the higher specification models of the Opel Manta A series; viz. the Rallye / SR, Berlinetta, GT/e (left hand drive only)&nbsp;and ultra rare Broadspeed Turbo conversion. The rev counter unit was also available as a dealer installed aftermarket option <a href="https://www.markkinnon.com/2011/04/opel-manta-series-tachometer.html">as detailed in the original factory manual here</a>.<br /> 485<br /> 486<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 487<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ZaI0O1EgdN6sqceQ1oN2i-tccRpxvDLYv0wbZAhH2IBjeqp2jdTpHUapGa-lp36q3tKQZx4xrrmEj8a0NKAo4rmL4-P9hDPWh9Vu-WoCvsVgXqlTr1jRQybkES_WrCXh4Xd6z4rZ7rs/s1600/Manta+A+Rev+counter+cover+01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ZaI0O1EgdN6sqceQ1oN2i-tccRpxvDLYv0wbZAhH2IBjeqp2jdTpHUapGa-lp36q3tKQZx4xrrmEj8a0NKAo4rmL4-P9hDPWh9Vu-WoCvsVgXqlTr1jRQybkES_WrCXh4Xd6z4rZ7rs/s400/Manta+A+Rev+counter+cover+01.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 488<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta A series rev counter fascia - £15</td></tr> 489</tbody></table> 490<br /> 491The lower specification models of the Opel Manta A series in the UK had no tachometer, instead an electro-mechanical clock was fitted. In order to adjust the time on the clock, the clear plastic fascia was equipped with a push in spigot to move the hands.<br /> 492Many enthusiasts like to fit a rev counter in place of the clock, as a&nbsp; tachometer is often seen as being more in keeping with the sporty image of the Opel Manta. Unfortunately if you don't replace the fascia at the same time time you will be left with the odd looking spigot poking out of the centre.<br /> 493<br /> 494<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 495<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvWjIUsmGngLww2Ga_AwwbTM8RlZY4_y33Fb8cPpBfJf54IdE47rnlFy_R3sCTYjIwWqjBgMlgkR8bTP3nmtiPaBNluEEn5Si6A44qdnwR6VHRJvP7N1on2v3mjHrxOx0gB2muHVs-fXU/s1600/Manta+A+Rev+counter+cover+02.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvWjIUsmGngLww2Ga_AwwbTM8RlZY4_y33Fb8cPpBfJf54IdE47rnlFy_R3sCTYjIwWqjBgMlgkR8bTP3nmtiPaBNluEEn5Si6A44qdnwR6VHRJvP7N1on2v3mjHrxOx0gB2muHVs-fXU/s400/Manta+A+Rev+counter+cover+02.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 496<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta rev counter fascia, no spigot in the middle - £15</td></tr> 497</tbody></table> 498<br /> 499Although I have a number of spare instrument panels, all stock of rev counters have now sold out.&nbsp; This fascia still remains, so it might be a useful part for someone, perhaps if they were building a custom instrument cluster.<br /> 500<br /> 501It is priced at £15, the price includes delivery within the UK. I can send to
501some European locations too, but please ask for a quote first as this could be quite a high sum.<br /> 502<br /> 503Obsolete GM spares are not exactly plentiful in the UK, this is the very last of my stock and I will not be replacing them, so don't hang about if this is what you need for your classic Opel.<br /> 504<br /> 505<a href="http://www.markkinnon.com/p/blog-page.html">Send a message</a> or leave a comment if you have any enquiries.<br /> 506<br /> 507<form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post" target="_top"> 508<div style="text-align: center;"> 509<input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_s-xclick" /> 510<input name="hosted_button_id" type="hidden" value="XB4CNUHFYJKU6" /> 511<input alt="PayPal â The safer, easier way to pay online!" border="0" name="submit" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/GB/i/btn/btn_buynowCC_LG.gif" type="image" /> 512<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_GB/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" /> 513</div> 514</form> 515<br /> 516<b>Updates:</b><br /> 517<br /> 518None so far</div> 519</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/feeds/5405743121835803584/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/03/for-sale-opel-manta-series-rev-counter.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/5405743121835803584'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/5405743121835803584'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/03/for-sale-opel-manta-series-rev-counter.html' title='For Sale - Opel Manta A series Rev Counter Fascia - £15'/><author><name>Mark Kinnon</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00948704773620513624</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ZaI0O1EgdN6sqceQ1oN2i-tccRpxvDLYv0wbZAhH2IBjeqp2jdTpHUapGa-lp36q3tKQZx4xrrmEj8a0NKAo4rmL4-P9hDPWh9Vu-WoCvsVgXqlTr1jRQybkES_WrCXh4Xd6z4rZ7rs/s72-c/Manta+A+Rev+counter+cover+01.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725218597467532858.post-50588966086697411</id><published>2020-02-28T20:00:00.000+00:00</published><updated>2020-05-15T22:13:22.781+01:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="For Sale"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Ascona B series"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Manta B series"/><title type='text'>Sold - Opel Manta B series VDO Quartz Clock - £15</title><content type='html'><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 520This is the clock from an Opel Manta B series, no doubt it will be compatible with the Opel Ascona B series and possibly a variety of other GM/Vauxhall/Bedford/Opel vehicles too. It is a genuine GM Opel branded part, made in Germany by VDO and the part number is 9287250.<br /> 521<br /> 522<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 523<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_bye4UVQktxxhs3_dDlMPuhr3JuR0HGnhXN5zEOCtc5lGDT-XjwzunYyIFkoKh1g64N7-hV2MeHwk3p9X1el3D9sV_znjfFlTR7EnGlEarZnoFIevLw4Iyx9WubJkjL57Z7OIdyUMU2s/s1600/Manta+B+Clock+01..JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1072" data-original-width="1429" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_bye4UVQktxxhs3_dDlMPuhr3JuR0HGnhXN5zEOCtc5lGDT-XjwzunYyIFkoKh1g64N7-hV2MeHwk3p9X1el3D9sV_znjfFlTR7EnGlEarZnoFIevLw4Iyx9WubJkjL57Z7OIdyUMU2s/s400/Manta+B+Clock+01..JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 524<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta B series clock - £15</td></tr> 525</tbody></table> 526<br /> 527Not only is it is in good cosmetic condition, I connected it to a jumper pack and left it on "soak test" for a week, during which it ran reliably and remained totally accurate throughout the test.<br /> 528<br /> 529<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 530<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSNo5JSHQ0CAqETTL7ehofb1MPD2osmeqblOQLd5qMYCJFv2InGVo_mBBEl4Y_t9YoBahZBzOwUcSrYLM-im6_QBM_J3pcL15uk-upqDWgk_rFyeLp5h-9LC3g-D1aD0xrvlZ6vEMcOdk/s1600/Manta+B+Clock+02.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1072" data-original-width="1429" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSNo5JSHQ0CAqETTL7ehofb1MPD2osmeqblOQLd5qMYCJFv2InGVo_mBBEl4Y_t9YoBahZBzOwUcSrYLM-im6_QBM_J3pcL15uk-upqDWgk_rFyeLp5h-9LC3g-D1aD0xrvlZ6vEMcOdk/s400/Manta+B+Clock+02.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 531<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta B series clock, runs accurately - £15</td></tr> 532</tbody></table> 533<br /> 534This unit would make a good addition to a show or daily driver car; furthermore with a custom housing it would make a stunning and practical desk clock.<br /> 535<br /> 536<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 537<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA4AkrbDmqgZuqiY32M21MMpO6ettz1YH12jnUmTAiWH8Zri5hTM6glnqEjLMI12ebXLaX4jofZTO0evxaad6eKnnOJWCFLOhuEnPxNXCrBXOX1s6Tf7q5NnPKL61YZS5hXjzdQFqH-Cs/s1600/Manta+B+Clock+03.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1072" data-original-width="1429" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA4AkrbDmqgZuqiY32M21MMpO6ettz1YH12jnUmTAiWH8Zri5hTM6glnqEjLMI12ebXLaX4jofZTO0evxaad6eKnnOJWCFLOhuEnPxNXCrBXOX1s6Tf7q5NnPKL61YZS5hXjzdQFqH-Cs/s400/Manta+B+Clock+03.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 538<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta B series clock, VDO quality, made in Germany - £15</td></tr> 539</tbody></table> 540<o:p></o:p><br /> 541It is priced at £15, the price includes delivery within the UK. I can send to
541some European locations too, but please ask for a quote first as this could be quite a high sum.<br /> 542<br /> 543Obsolete GM spares are not exactly plentiful in the UK, this is the very last of my stock and I will not be replacing them, so don't hang about if this is what you need for your classic Opel.<br /> 544<br /> 545<a href="http://www.markkinnon.com/p/blog-page.html">Send a message</a> or leave a comment if you have any enquiries.<br /> 546<br /> 547<br /> 548<b>Updates:</b><br /> 549<br /> 55015/05/20 - Now sold</div> 551</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/feeds/50588966086697411/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/02/for-sale-opel-manta-b-series-vdo-quartz.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/50588966086697411'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/50588966086697411'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/02/for-sale-opel-manta-b-series-vdo-quartz.html' title='Sold - Opel Manta B series VDO Quartz Clock - £15'/><author><name>Mark Kinnon</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00948704773620513624</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_bye4UVQktxxhs3_dDlMPuhr3JuR0HGnhXN5zEOCtc5lGDT-XjwzunYyIFkoKh1g64N7-hV2MeHwk3p9X1el3D9sV_znjfFlTR7EnGlEarZnoFIevLw4Iyx9WubJkjL57Z7OIdyUMU2s/s72-c/Manta+B+Clock+01..JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725218597467532858.post-8085444043057911963</id><published>2020-02-14T20:00:00.000+00:00</published><updated>2020-05-16T22:12:27.332+01:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="For Sale"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Vauxhall Chevette"/><title type='text'>For Sale - Vauxhall Chevette Haynes Manual - £10</title><content type='html'><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 552This is the Haynes workshop manual for the Vauxhall Chevette, it covers the 1256 cc versions produced from 1975 to 1983, including the Chevanne. There is a supplemental chapter at the end covering the little differences made to the post-face lifted models. It should be noted that the HS and HSR homologation special models are not included.<br /> 553<br /> 554<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 555<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaj_VuV1hnTShgqceqZ6TOZ8xhoz3F5nTgXhj6cQh7vVYCBLahHW7WQgneIR5tzQngE2787T4jaFJaRLPrpD7vZmT_lPZbYmG0GitSFiZqRhjgGXTZVYGU8JTT5eN3LqB0n6Sd09UbSbE/s1600/Haynes+Vauxhall+Chevette+01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1218" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaj_VuV1hnTShgqceqZ6TOZ8xhoz3F5nTgXhj6cQh7vVYCBLahHW7WQgneIR5tzQngE2787T4jaFJaRLPrpD7vZmT_lPZbYmG0GitSFiZqRhjgGXTZVYGU8JTT5eN3LqB0n6Sd09UbSbE/s400/Haynes+Vauxhall+Chevette+01.jpg" width="303" /></a></td></tr> 556<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Vauxhall Chevette Haynes manual - £10</td></tr> 557</tbody></table> 558<br /> 559It is in really good condition, there is odd oil smudge here and there, otherwise it is as clean as a whistle. Whether that was down to the Chevette's outstanding reliability and rugged build or the owner's laziness is a moot point.<br /> 560<br /> 561<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 562<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdAyVxB6DsBgC5x9YWbJo
562FHwPzsJuOC11yxD6S7VXWRSoI8fXQaYSLCcep5gPmgmV8r5_onpj88oDhMWyNT1OGu90FVuPLEvu9YZECONybFBnz-MifCTybsXxpV5AbVnV7ksH_nlnMz7c/s1600/Haynes+Vauxhall+Chevette+02.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1429" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdAyVxB6DsBgC5x9YWbJoFHwPzsJuOC11yxD6S7VXWRSoI8fXQaYSLCcep5gPmgmV8r5_onpj88oDhMWyNT1OGu90FVuPLEvu9YZECONybFBnz-MifCTybsXxpV5AbVnV7ksH_nlnMz7c/s400/Haynes+Vauxhall+Chevette+02.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 563<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vauxhall Chevette Haynes manual, in really good condition - £10</td></tr> 564</tbody></table> 565<br /> 566It is priced at £10, which includes delivery to a UK address. I can send to some European locations too, but please ask for a quote first as this could be quite a high sum.<br /> 567<br /> 568<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 569<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP6ZMXMyugi893zO-6TXYHgg7Ut44YZHQLpJ7jgrWrDGRDKWO2kf4cf4ezBTAMuvwsBVFOBjBO7qw3H2qDmyjeX1imd3Y1-Fa_IFcSoeYSVQt94nWtNJoj_WHsxzHLnXfbceQPf-1O1kc/s1600/Haynes+Vauxhall+Chevette+03.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1429" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP6ZMXMyugi893zO-6TXYHgg7Ut44YZHQLpJ7jgrWrDGRDKWO2kf4cf4ezBTAMuvwsBVFOBjBO7qw3H2qDmyjeX1imd3Y1-Fa_IFcSoeYSVQt94nWtNJoj_WHsxzHLnXfbceQPf-1O1kc/s400/Haynes+Vauxhall+Chevette+03.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 570<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Vauxhall Chevette Haynes manual, price includes delivery - £10</td></tr> 571</tbody></table> 572<br /> 573Haynes manuals for classic GM vehicles are becoming scarce in the UK, this is my only example and I will not be replacing it, so don't hang about if this is what you need for maintaining your Vauxhall Chevette.<br /> 574<br /> 575<form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post" target="_top"> 576<div style="text-align: center;"> 577<input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_s-xclick" /> 578<input name="hosted_button_id" type="hidden" value="GBLJ6RAY28LZE" /> 579<input alt="PayPal â The safer, easier way to pay online!" border="0" name="submit" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/GB/i/btn/btn_buynowCC_LG.gif" type="image" /> 580<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_GB/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" /> 581</div> 582</form> 583<br /> 584<b>Updates:</b><br /> 585<br /> 586None so far</div> 587</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/feeds/8085444043057911963/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/02/for-sale-vauxhall-chevette-haynes.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/8085444043057911963'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/8085444043057911963'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/02/for-sale-vauxhall-chevette-haynes.html' title='For Sale - Vauxhall Chevette Haynes Manual - £10'/><author><name>Mark Kinnon</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00948704773620513624</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author>
587<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaj_VuV1hnTShgqceqZ6TOZ8xhoz3F5nTgXhj6cQh7vVYCBLahHW7WQgneIR5tzQngE2787T4jaFJaRLPrpD7vZmT_lPZbYmG0GitSFiZqRhjgGXTZVYGU8JTT5eN3LqB0n6Sd09UbSbE/s72-c/Haynes+Vauxhall+Chevette+01.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725218597467532858.post-7597445629507527919</id><published>2020-01-31T20:00:00.000+00:00</published><updated>2020-05-17T10:18:16.511+01:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="For Sale"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Ascona B series"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Manta B series"/><title type='text'>Sold - Opel Ascona B & Manta B Haynes Manual - £10</title><content type='html'><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 588This is the Haynes workshop manual for the Opel Ascona B series and Opel Manta B series and in true Haynes style, has a rather fine cutaway drawing by Terry Davey of the 4 door saloon version of the Opel Ascona B on the cover.<br /> 589<br /> 590<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 591<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEIcougnS9L8tVe_bQIJqNbHDp18JfT7S1KrjGXMUAUPvLGr8FAbcvwa9tLPIN1R4F03qGZfvw_LaTnXuM8d-1WVjTHfq1m4RH9AjTfLEC8b58FEBNh4xPmjSr5fonrPzr08dUny9e0B8/s1600/Haynes_Manual_Opel_Ascona_B.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEIcougnS9L8tVe_bQIJqNbHDp18JfT7S1KrjGXMUAUPvLGr8FAbcvwa9tLPIN1R4F03qGZfvw_LaTnXuM8d-1WVjTHfq1m4RH9AjTfLEC8b58FEBNh4xPmjSr5fonrPzr08dUny9e0B8/s400/Haynes_Manual_Opel_Ascona_B.JPG" width="301" /></a></td></tr> 592<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Ascona &amp; Manta B&nbsp; Haynes manual -&nbsp;£10</td></tr> 593</tbody></table> 594<br /> 595This particular version of the manual must have been produced very early in the production life of these cars as it only covers the period from September 1975 to 1977.<br /> 596<br /> 597It is in really good condition, there is a small muddy mark on the corner of the back page, otherwise it is as clean as a whistle.<br /> 598<br /> 599It is priced at £10, which includes delivery to a UK address. I can send to some European locations too, but please ask for a quote first as this could be quite a high sum.<br /> 600<br /> 601Original service manuals for classic GM vehicles are not exactly plentiful in the UK, stocks are very limited and I will not be replacing them, so don't hang about if this is what you need for your project.<br /> 602<br /> 603<br /> 604<b>Updates:</b><br /> 605<br /> 60617/05/20 - Now sold</div> 607</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/feeds/7597445629507527919/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/01/for-sale-opel-ascona-b-manta-b-haynes.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/7597445629507527919'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/7597445629507527919'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/01/for-sale-opel-ascona-b-manta-b-haynes.html' title='Sold - Opel Ascona B & Manta B Haynes Manual - £10'/><author><name>Mark Kinnon</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00948704773620513624</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author>
607<media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEIcougnS9L8tVe_bQIJqNbHDp18JfT7S1KrjGXMUAUPvLGr8FAbcvwa9tLPIN1R4F03qGZfvw_LaTnXuM8d-1WVjTHfq1m4RH9AjTfLEC8b58FEBNh4xPmjSr5fonrPzr08dUny9e0B8/s72-c/Haynes_Manual_Opel_Ascona_B.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725218597467532858.post-6925999596594645743</id><published>2020-01-17T20:00:00.000+00:00</published><updated>2020-07-19T17:55:54.982+01:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="For Sale"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Ascona A series"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Kadett C series"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Manta A series"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Vauxhall Chevette"/><title type='text'>For Sale - Opel Manta A series Plain Steel Wheels - £30</title><content type='html'><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 608This is a set of three salvaged plain steel wheels for an Opel Manta A series. This style of wheel was normally fitted to the base "DeLuxe" specification car, typically fitted with the 1600cc engine variant.<br /> 609<br /> 610<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 611<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-W0Un3trkCpa5oinRTP7sC52Wo6Qx4SgzOOAPm6r_La2u2WjIqcNjRVtDQv6ztjFv8f4SmiLqtsAlCR5mvIDXos8HAWOIUPrFDcOzNZNw9TjoX8ocpHveurDsldyJ3Qa2S2H1EQBRBNo/s1600/Tyres+01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1488" data-original-width="1600" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-W0Un3trkCpa5oinRTP7sC52Wo6Qx4SgzOOAPm6r_La2u2WjIqcNjRVtDQv6ztjFv8f4SmiLqtsAlCR5mvIDXos8HAWOIUPrFDcOzNZNw9TjoX8ocpHveurDsldyJ3Qa2S2H1EQBRBNo/s400/Tyres+01.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 612<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta A series plain wheel #1 - £30</td></tr> 613</tbody></table> 614<br /> 615They are 13" x 5J steel wheels with chrome plated hubcaps, although not shown in the photos these will be included. The 4 x 100 PCD will fit many other Vauxhall and Opel models, although the offset is more suitable for the rear wheel drive models.<br /> 616<br /> 617<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 618<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOTmCCAqiO03Ex1H5Nzu4G4TCC-aWetqmkFSlfBCeOKRBRsmcy6GEcf7nxbR0zeMcakqqwRsJETNPYmI2P-Ax9vG7Vo8JoeSPf1Dd9z9BzJbAT1OZw_0wfM1b-N4Z7SApUQi-MSXXhLzU/s1600/Tyres+02.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1489" data-original-width="1600" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOTmCCAqiO03Ex1H5Nzu4G4TCC-aWetqmkFSlfBCeOKRBRsmcy6GEcf7nxbR0zeMcakqqwRsJETNPYmI2P-Ax9vG7Vo8JoeSPf1Dd9z9BzJbAT1OZw_0wfM1b-N4Z7SApUQi-MSXXhLzU/s400/Tyres+02.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 619<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta A series plain wheel #2 - £30</td></tr> 620</tbody></table> 621<br /> 622As can be seen there is surface rust on the wheels, some time with a wire wheel or sand blasting would easily remedy this. These wheels would be useful as a set to fit whilst having bodywork done on your vehicle, they could be banded for a radical custom look or alternatively they could be for a small custom car trailer.<br /> 623<br /> 624<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 625<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix4cEpLgMClMnwyYZsyRYBDYh3rk96i1ro21w_Lt3PNOwSoxyRE8kX53gHHH3n9Ig-bNB5xolxc74paijBqiEACT3j-u7eifODfjte1hH9OkyE5Hix0dVTuzUiVRcs852bgW2BPy5dEu8/s1600/Tyres+03.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1429" data-original-width="1600" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix4cEpLgMClMnwyYZsyRYBDYh3rk96i1ro21w_Lt3PNOwSoxyRE8kX53gHHH3n9Ig-bNB5xolxc74paijBqiEACT3j-u7eifODfjte1hH9OkyE5Hix0dVTuzUiVRcs852bgW2BPy5dEu8/s400/Tyres+03.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 626<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta plain wheel #3 - £30</td></tr> 627</tbody></table> 628<br /> 629165 x 13 tyres are fitted, they have seen very little use and have plenty of tread left at around 7 mm.<br /> 630<br /> 631<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 632<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRBCE6aLIC3r_meOnnhM3F7A3LR0GO0mx-OAoqki_dD_2peKkMvUDA6xAmWhQoUfOfuVxUNS79kIBA4RXB1WHQ-ss7H6G0gU2mifoEMIG1jTbh-9Sdblug_dvIQCoaFPYi00xRztm3f94/s1600/Tyres+05.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1009" data-original-width="1600" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRBCE6aLIC3r_meOnnhM3F7A3LR0GO0mx-OAoqki_dD_2peKkMvUDA6xAmWhQoUfOfuVxUNS79kIBA4RXB1WHQ-ss7H6G0gU2mifoEMIG1jTbh-9Sdblug_dvIQCoaFPYi00xRztm3f94/s400/Tyres+05.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 633<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta wheels, plenty of tread at around 7 mm</td></tr> 634</tbody></table> 635<br /> 636They are priced at £30 for the set, delivery within the UK is available at cost. I can send to
636some European locations too, but please ask for a quote first as this could be quite a high sum.<br /> 637<br /> 638Obsolete GM spares are not exactly plentiful in the UK, this is the very last of my stock and I will not be replacing them, so don't hang about if this is what you need for your classic Opel.<br /> 639<br /> 640<a href="http://www.markkinnon.com/p/blog-page.html">Send a message</a> or leave a comment if you have any enquiries.<br /> 641<br /> 642<b>Updates:</b><br /> 643<br /> 644None so far 645</div> 646</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/feeds/6925999596594645743/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/01/for-sale-opel-manta-series-plain-steel.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/6925999596594645743'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/6925999596594645743'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/01/for-sale-opel-manta-series-plain-steel.html' title='For Sale - Opel Manta A series Plain Steel Wheels - £30'/><author><name>Mark Kinnon</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00948704773620513624</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-W0Un3trkCpa5oinRTP7sC52Wo6Qx4SgzOOAPm6r_La2u2WjIqcNjRVtDQv6ztjFv8f4SmiLqtsAlCR5mvIDXos8HAWOIUPrFDcOzNZNw9TjoX8ocpHveurDsldyJ3Qa2S2H1EQBRBNo/s72-c/Tyres+01.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725218597467532858.post-3288878302164053983</id><published>2020-01-03T20:00:00.004+00:00</published><updated>2020-08-11T12:13:50.086+01:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="For Sale"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Manta A series"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Opel Manta B series"/><title type='text'>For Sale - Opel Manta A series Distributor Cover Cap - £12</title><content type='html'><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> 647This is an original salvaged plastic cover for the AC Delco ignition distributor fitted to the C.I.H. engine in the Opel Manta A series. The part number is 13 10 32 and 3463155. Given the widespread use of AC Delco parts in so many Vauxhall and Opel models, it may fit other classic GM vehicles too.<br /> 648<br /> 649<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 650<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP1q8mE0HXXH7oqRjAQ45FZGrl1Q-OJM0U0EncLVHgze_C78dgU_gbIL_UmMpv5jmGepeZIFP518Wcr-pwfH-UT3h_Jtgn79jcpUlVqownuOItPoOhnNhBo7JCLi6chA76dBU3Ik88fNY/s1600/3463155a.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1216" data-original-width="1600" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP1q8mE0HXXH7oqRjAQ45FZGrl1Q-OJM0U0EncLVHgze_C78dgU_gbIL_UmMpv5jmGepeZIFP518Wcr-pwfH-UT3h_Jtgn79jcpUlVqownuOItPoOhnNhBo7JCLi6chA76dBU3Ik88fNY/s400/3463155a.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 651<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta A series distributor cap cover - £12</td></tr> 652</tbody></table> 653<br /> 654I imagine that these were designed to help prevent moisture ingress to the distributor and causing misfires, etc. especially for those vehicles that were used in more humid conditions, such as in Northern Europe. It is in good serviceable condition, but owing to this parts location, there may still be some ingrained dirt, plus the odd scratch here and there.<br /> 655<br /> 656Sadly this part sometimes gets lost by garages or careless mechanics, so would make an attractive and practical addition to any engine bay, whether a show car or daily driver.<br /> 657<br /> 658<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> 659<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5nttPqozjpaAWQktdmUNcqnAHVaSwSbDU6tVcDxefgER2yKBEOBuRDjeI4cIvBiug28gTdAOTcU4t6c_lilyJJfHn55aiczR93kqgwKGEb3YYK4DRfXPIJkXA9fUVtJA5Aqc5JaQzGL4/s1600/3463155b.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5nttPqozjpaAWQktdmUNcqnAHVaSwSbDU6tVcDxefgER2yKBEOBuRDjeI4cIvBiug28gTdAOTcU4t6c_lilyJJfHn55aiczR93kqgwKGEb3YYK4DRfXPIJkXA9fUVtJA5Aqc5JaQzGL4/s400/3463155b.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> 660<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For sale - Opel Manta distributor cover, prevents moisture ingress - £12</td></tr> 661</tbody></table> 662<br /> 663It is priced at £12, the price even includes delivery within the UK. I can send to Europe or even Worldwide too, but please ask for a quote first as rates vary greatly between countries and are prone to rapid price fluctuations. Due to PayPal terms and conditions an item has to be sent by a tracked service to your registered PayPal address.<br /> 664<br /> 665Obsolete GM spares are not exactly plentiful in the UK, this is the very last of my stock and I will not be replacing them, so don't hang about if this is what you need for your classic Opel.<br /> 666<br /> 667<a href="http://www.markkinnon.com/p/blog-page.html">Send a message</a> or leave a comment if you have any enquiries.<br /> 668<br /> 669<form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post" style="text-align: center;" target="_top"> 670<input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="" /> 671<input name="hosted_button_id" type="hidden" value="CWXU5GA586ZS4" /> 672<input alt="PayPal â The safer, easier way to pay online!" border="0" name="submit" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/GB/i/btn/btn_buynowCC_LG.gif" type="image" /> 673<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_GB/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" /> 674</form> 675<br /> 676<b>Updates:</b><br /> 677<br /> 67825/07/20 - 3 items in stock</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">08/08/20 - 2 items in stock</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">11/08/20 - 1 item in stock</div> 679</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/feeds/3288878302164053983/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/01/for-sale-opel-manta-series-distributor.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/3288878302164053983'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='https://www.blogger.com/feeds/725218597467532858/posts/default/3288878302164053983'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='https://www.markkinnon.com/2020/01/for-sale-opel-manta-series-distributor.html' title='For Sale - Opel Manta A series Distributor Cover Cap - £12'/><author><name>Mark Kinnon</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00948704773620513624</uri><email>[email protected]</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author>
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