Suttys most expensive but long lasting collection/project thread EVER. Contains Manta porn.

[sutty2006]

Work has begun. 
 

replacement fuel pump and filter from the spares department will be going on soon. 

[sutty2006]

So the pump didn’t go on, cheap aftermarket unit has round connectors not spades, so I’ll order a proper one soon. For now, I’ve jiggled the pump and bracket a little to allow the fuel pipe to be less restrictive and fitted a slightly different filter, which is good for the Carlton so no issue there. 

[Six-cylinder]

On 06/04/2026 at 16:25, eddyramrod said:

Those could be Opel brochure shots!  

 

[Six-cylinder]

On 05/04/2026 at 10:30, sutty2006 said:

Hopefully yes. This one has never been to any meets or shows in its life (apart from one that he stumbled on by accident and left when it got too busy for him)

and yes. The exclusive came in 86 or 87. This car was ordered in February 88, then invoiced in May, and finally delivered to Dave on the 1st August 1988 when the F plate came out. 
 

 

My price list is dated 16th May 1988. Did he get a small discount or was it priced from an earlier price list?

 

[sutty2006]

26 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

My price list is dated 16th May 1988. Did he get a small discount or was it priced from an earlier price list?

 

It was ordered in feb, unsure if it was ordered on febs prices but i recon by May they were desperate to get rid of them in line for new stock. Possibly. 
 

1 hour ago, Six-cylinder said:

 

I could have a go at recreating that but there’s grass involved 😅

[horriblemercedes]

On 06/04/2026 at 16:06, sutty2006 said:

 

 

 

Impressive one tyre fire!

[sutty2006]

I’ve started the cleaning process. 
 

The rear quarter windows were stuck solid to the seals but eventually came free with some gentle persuasion. glass cleaned and seals cleaned lightly with silicone spray 

 

 

here. Have a quarter shot. 
 

there are a couple of paint blemishes. They look to be stone chips that have been touched up. And a scratch in one door that’s been painted in. otherwise, very good condition 

 

 

[trigger]

Bloody hell! That's amazing! Sorry to hear about your friend but what a legacy! 

That's got to be up there with one of the last, and one of the best ones left. Congratulations!