Interesting stuff on t'internet

Tempting but not tempting enough - needs too much work - paint job fine but I cant get into a weldathon + recommission mechanicals + whatever else etc - I simply don't have the time and its pointless me kidding myself that I have 

Very much aware of this through the Jowett Car Club  (I'm a committee member & also a member of the clubs vehicle valuation panel) - unfortunately the vendor is in dreamland on pricing  - the green truck is pretty much together but lacks rear mudguards and its more oily rag in appearance than anything with worn seats & matt finish paint - a concours example of the model would be £10 - £12k which relegates this one closer to £6 -£7k - the project appears to be a cut down van (look at that rear bulkhead roofline - nothing factory about that) - its value is £1,500 

Reliant TW9 'Ant'. Hamps. £900.00
For full restoration. No documents.

1982 Opel Manta Auto - looks to be well battered - I think that the dealer vendor is somewhat overpricing this @ £1,195 OVNO 

www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C12684



What appears to be a far better prospect is this 1987 Manta Executive - apparently requiring welding for its MOT but there's no traceable MOT history on the car - looks like a decent starting point none the less and priced at £3k 

www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1139265

And it would appear that prices are now heading in the right direction - here's one that was sold at auction last week for £22,260 



angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic/sat-7th-sun-8th-november/1988-opel-manta-gte-exclusive-coupe/
 

That £3K Manta looks like it might be a fair buy for the money, obviously depending on how much work is needed.

That lower GTE is very nice but if I had £22K burning a hole in my pocket I'm pretty sure I wouldn't blow it all on a Manta!

Funny enough these have been catching my eye - with sensibly priced vans rarely coming to the market - something like this that has a bit of load space would do the job - easily upgraded with plenty of options - VW scene tax is just starting to apply on these so I would have to be quick - this would be perfect - However 'Fife' - yep its lovely part of the country but its a 900 mile - 2 day round trip - which I simply cant find the time for - if it was within 100 / 150 miles of me the trailer would be behind the P38 and on its way to collect it 

Land Rover s1. Devon. £15K
1955. Drives. Not much info & plate obscured. Might be a reasonable buy if the chassis is good.

What a shame this is out is Aus otherwise I'd be hooking the trailer up to collect it at that price - super rare - the vendor is correct in his statement 'Find another' 

www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1288571

Its the £2k + shipping cost I find slightly discouraging