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- 1987 Opel Manta B2 'Courtenay Turbo'
1987 Opel Manta B2 'Courtenay Turbo'
Lot Number: 571
1987 Opel Manta B2 'Courtenay Turbo'
One of the very few Manta 2.0-litre Exclusive GT/E Coupes Turbocharged by Chris Courtenay.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 25th September, 2021 at 11.00am BST at
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REG NUMBER
D566 NYA -
ODOMETER READING
56800 Miles
SUMMARY
One of the very few Manta 2.0-litre Exclusive GT/E Coupes Turbocharged by Chris Courtenay.
DESCRIPTION
- Originally a 2.0-litre GT/E Exclusive Coupe first registered on 14/01/1987
- Subsequently sent to Chris Courtenay at Courtenay Sports who had begun to specialise in Vauxhall/Opel tuning work
- Purchased by our vendor in December 2006 and one of (we believe) only 7 water-injected Courtenay Turbos with only 4 remaining
- Off the road for 10 years prior to our vendor's purchase and subject to extensive work since
- From our vendor; "I’ve replaced the wiring loom to a DTA S40 ECU, Cometic multi-layered steel head gasket, the pistons have been modified by contouring the surface to reduce the compression ratio. The original IHI turbo has been updated to a Garrett Tom Cat turbo. The intercooler has been replaced by a larger one and a 3” S/S bespoke exhaust system fitted. Wilwood 4-pot calliper brakes with vented discs, Bilstein rally-spec shocks, a touring-car cylinder head and i200 camshaft with solid followers
- Repainted (2013) in its original Monaco Blue with the TSW Hockenheim ‘R’ 17” wheels painted Gold
- More recent work includes a rear disc conversion, competition fuel pump, VXR injectors, fuel lines, brake lines, fuse box and engine bay respray
- Engine mapped by Chris Backshell at EFI-parts showing a healthy 206bhp at the flywheel and 235 lb.ft
- Radiator cowl signed by Ari Vatanen (WRC Drivers Champion and Manta 400 pilot) and Mike Broad (Russell Brookes' Manta co-driver and now BTRDA President)
- Substantial history folder containing a copy of the original V5, photos, every tax disc, every MOT Certificate, Courtenay's original correspondence to John Floyd, the first owner, with a costing breakdown, a specification list and warranty, receipts for the Irmscher i200 camshaft and solid followers, and more
- Featured in the 50th Anniversary edition of 'Manta Magic' and a copy will be supplied with the car
- A lovely example of a rare car, sympathetically upgraded, well presented and signed by two legends of Opel's rallying history.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 571
- Make
- OPEL
- Model
- MANTA B2 EXCLUSIVE GT/E
- Registration Number
- D566 NYA
- MOT Expiry
- 13/10/2021
- Chassis Number
- W0L000058H6032972
- Engine Number
- 0370484
- Transmission
- Manual
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACTSCORE:
97 / 130
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Remarks
Recent detailing carried out
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Fully refurbished. Original block- reboard +1mm MLS head gasket, machined pistons
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Vehicle History
Remarks
Extensive history including original price list for Courtenay conversion and original order from Courtenay.
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
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