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The Opel Manta 400 made its debut in the United Kingdom in 1981. Though driver Jimmy McRae was using the Opel Ascona 400 at the time, Tony Fall felt he could turn the Mantra into a competitive vehicle. Hoping to accomplish this task in just a few months, it took until 1983 before FISA gave the official stamp of approval. The completed car carrying the necessary approval made its world debut in Corsica, driven by Guy Frequelin.
The Mantra, unlike the Ascona 400, made full use of Kevlar body panels. The front panel, front wings, hood, doors, rear arches, boot lid, spoiler, and headlight holders were all made from this lightweight material. The engine was moved back six cm in an effort to better distribute the vehicle's weight. Several other improvements were made to the vehicle, making the Mantra 400 more competitive than its predecessor. Powering the car was a Cosworth engine delivering 275 horsepower in phase 3, in Weber carbureted form.
Autotecnica Conrero (aka Studio Futuro) fully prepared this Opel Manta 400 for Group B rally racing. It was delivered new to Conrero in 1984 and was first registered on Turin number plates, TOW 90798. The competition history of the vehicle is not fully known, it is known that this car was driven by Salvador Servia and Jorge Sabater in the 1984 Monte Carlo Rally and to have won a round of the Spanish Rally Championship.
The car is finished in Conrero livery and comes complete with a competition fuel cell, spare wheel, rally light pod, as well as a tyre iron mounted by the co-driver's seat. There is a Getrag five-speed manual transmission and ventilated disc brakes in both the front and rear.
In 2012, this car was offered for sale at the RM Auctions Monaco sale where it was estimated to sell for €100.000-€120.000. Bidding reached €75.000, but was not enough to satisfy the vehicle's reserve. It would leave the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2012
The Mantra, unlike the Ascona 400, made full use of Kevlar body panels. The front panel, front wings, hood, doors, rear arches, boot lid, spoiler, and headlight holders were all made from this lightweight material. The engine was moved back six cm in an effort to better distribute the vehicle's weight. Several other improvements were made to the vehicle, making the Mantra 400 more competitive than its predecessor. Powering the car was a Cosworth engine delivering 275 horsepower in phase 3, in Weber carbureted form.
Autotecnica Conrero (aka Studio Futuro) fully prepared this Opel Manta 400 for Group B rally racing. It was delivered new to Conrero in 1984 and was first registered on Turin number plates, TOW 90798. The competition history of the vehicle is not fully known, it is known that this car was driven by Salvador Servia and Jorge Sabater in the 1984 Monte Carlo Rally and to have won a round of the Spanish Rally Championship.
The car is finished in Conrero livery and comes complete with a competition fuel cell, spare wheel, rally light pod, as well as a tyre iron mounted by the co-driver's seat. There is a Getrag five-speed manual transmission and ventilated disc brakes in both the front and rear.
In 2012, this car was offered for sale at the RM Auctions Monaco sale where it was estimated to sell for €100.000-€120.000. Bidding reached €75.000, but was not enough to satisfy the vehicle's reserve. It would leave the auction unsold.By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2012
2012 RM Auctions at Monaco
Pre-Auction Estimates :
€100,000-€120,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
€75,000
Recent Sales of the Opel Manta 400 Group B Rally Car
(Data based on Model Year 1984 sales)
Opel Manta 400 Group B Rally Cars That Failed To Sell At Auction
1984 Opel Manta 400 Group B Rally Car's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Opel Manta 400 Group B Rally Car | 068030 | 2012 RM Auctions at Monaco | $75,000 | $100,000 | $120,000 |
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