Capperless

Get a Manta GT/E coupe, and marvel at the near-perfect weight distribution and all the handling benefits it brings. Good ones are fetching silly money these days (not that theres many good 'uns left). I'd LOVE another one, albeit with a bit more poke, even via the common redtop conversion.

I prefer Capris to Mantas. Hate the way on the Manta when you welly 'em the arse end seems to lift up. Always freaks me out that.

How much is silly money, I know where there are a few GT/Es.

Well, 3k is pretty silly money, but for that amount the cars are admittedly minters. We're talking unmolested exclusive coupes or well restored ones that have been lightly modified. My GTE coupe never seemed to suffer from a light back end, however it was dropped about 55mm so maybe that was a factor. One thing I do remember was the absolute minimal rear tyre wear. I also remember mine being beautifully neutral with zero body roll (billies and jamex springs, not sure of the poundage offhand), and no understeer to speak of, running on 195/50/15 pirellis it was uber grippy too.

Fuck off, I nearly bought an 'E' reg example years ago. Only I lived near the centre of the Boro and with no garage or driveway the insurance was hideous. It was in lovely nick and low mileage :(

And wantage:

Or speaking of Opel:

Is it just me or are the photos on that ad utterly s**te?

Ever thought of getting a Prius?

The old XJ40 did that when you really welly it. Supposedly helps with off the line traction.