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Manta Mad
08-07-2008, 11:17 PM
just got these pics off boards.ie .
i called in to this place a while ago , it used to be an opel dealership .
& this is what was left behind :(
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=58984&d=1215216330
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=58985&d=1215216476
now theirs a few very rare irish cars their !!!!
i would love the 2 door commodore coupe !:ohmy:
called in to here a few times & nope none for sale :confused:
and their goin down hill every day . its a shame as some would be worth saveing !
Atlantean
08-07-2008, 11:21 PM
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=58984&d=1215216330
Sad sight :confused:
Manta Mad
08-07-2008, 11:28 PM
the thing about this is , their all sitting their a long while now :confused:
but their all origanel irish cars !!!
surely their worth saveing , for the rare cars that they now are :huh:
There must be a story behind them, sentimental values or something. But thats still no excuse, they're probably far too far gone for realistic restorations but still.
What ya reckon lads, group buy and take them all with us?
Atlantean
08-07-2008, 11:51 PM
Something has to be worth saving!
It's criminal just letting them rot there!
TBH the only one there that looke 1/2 way alright is the Corsa A and I'd bet its probably full of holes underneith. Its a sickener.
delBoy
09-07-2008, 03:15 PM
Get in there lads. Bala clava and a hatchet. The dublin way. :wink::wink:
I was gona do a write up on this place but I kept forgetting. I drive by it a lot cause my new car storage place is just up the road from here. I have loads of pics of them too but not on me at the minute. But I have some kinda maybe good news about these cars. There is a hell of a lot more Opels there than what can be seen in the pic. I spoke to the owner about 6 weeks ago and he's an alright guy. He told me his story of how they all came to be there. The 80's ones just were left there over the years but the 60's and 70's ones were meant to be restored. He does still want to restore one or two of them but he told me to give him a month or two and give him a knock and he may know by then if he'll sell some off. He knows he needs to do something with them soon cause at one stage in the last few months there was a For Sale sign up on that piece of land. I've been meaning to go back up to him but haven't had a chance yet. I'd be very interested in the Kadett C's he has. Both saloons. Good for bits. There is also a potential future Dod project hiding there too. A very rear Corsa A 2 door saloon. There is none of them anywhere now and he has one. I think we should organise to all show up one day in our Opels and have a serious chat with this fella. He is alright and he is still interested in Opels as I think he has a lovely Ascona A Estate hidden away somewhere. And one of the yoke lyin there is an Ascona A 2 door sallon with castrol stickers on. It's deadly lookin! So what do yiz say? Something needs to be done before they end up being turned into washing machines.
I just noticed the For Sale sign is in one of them pictures ;)
TBH the only one there that looke 1/2 way alright is the Corsa A and I'd bet its probably full of holes underneith. Its a sickener.
That Red Corsa is a 5 door hatch. It is ok though.
The 2 door saloon is calling you Dod. Think about it :001_tt2:
i would love the 2 door commodore coupe !:ohmy:
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=58984&d=1215216330
That Commodore is way too far gone to do anything with. It's really really in a bad way. So is that Manta A. I love the Gold 4 door Rekord/Commodore there, and it's fixable I'd say.
Bob, I'm doing a 5dr at the moment and yes, a Saloon is definately something I've been looking for as well. As for all of us landing down to his place in the Opels, I'd be up for that if I got a few days notice first though.
I'd be up for that if I got a few days notice first though.
A few days ey?......See you there at 3pm today then :biggrin: It's not that far from Duleek, where I collected the Carlton off you Dod. We should all meet somewhere and land on his door step. Dod would you come down to the Trim Classic Car Show next Sunday 20th? And everyone else for that matter??? Come on! The Trim Show is always a good one.
Its getting there thats the problem. Dont wanna be landing down in the Missus's Colt!! LOL
I'd love to go all the same but I doubt the missus would go for it especially with the wee girl and Puppy being ill at the moment. Need to sort a Nova out and take it.
Hsrwanabe
20-07-2008, 05:30 PM
Bob, Let me know when you are thinking of going up. I can see a few spares there also! Just what im looking for. Anyway let me know, im very interested.
Thanks
Marcus.
steely dan
05-08-2008, 10:13 PM
I was gona do a write up on this place but I kept forgetting. I drive by it a lot cause my new car storage place is just up the road from here. I have loads of pics of them too but not on me at the minute. But I have some kinda maybe good news about these cars. There is a hell of a lot more Opels there than what can be seen in the pic. I spoke to the owner about 6 weeks ago and he's an alright guy. He told me his story of how they all came to be there. The 80's ones just were left there over the years but the 60's and 70's ones were meant to be restored. He does still want to restore one or two of them but he told me to give him a month or two and give him a knock and he may know by then if he'll sell some off. He knows he needs to do something with them soon cause at one stage in the last few months there was a For Sale sign up on that piece of land. I've been meaning to go back up to him but haven't had a chance yet. I'd be very interested in the Kadett C's he has. Both saloons. Good for bits. There is also a potential future Dod project hiding there too. A very rear Corsa A 2 door saloon. There is none of them anywhere now and he has one. I think we should organise to all show up one day in our Opels and have a serious chat with this fella. He is alright and he is still interested in Opels as I think he has a lovely Ascona A Estate hidden away somewhere. And one of the yoke lyin there is an Ascona A 2 door sallon with castrol stickers on. It's deadly lookin! So what do yiz say? Something needs to be done before they end up being turned into washing machines.
I just noticed the For Sale sign is in one of them pictures ;)
Talking to Andy Turner of North West Opel Parts tonight and he was telling me that this is the Ascona Voyager that he sold to this chap.
I seen and drove the car when I photo'd it in 2004 and it was a really nice car .
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/olympia5776/uptoSept041374.jpg
He also told me that this one is Ireland bound this week.
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/olympia5776/uptoSept041372.jpg
I like, I like, I like.
Ted.
Manta Mad
06-08-2008, 06:40 PM
ohh thats seems a place to vist :rolleyes:
I drove by this yard 2 nights ago and nothing has changed. All still there. I need to stop in again soon before they all disapear. That is the Orange Ascona Estate he has alright and it has a few changes too, mainly a big dent on the back left quarter panel which I can see wasn't there back in 2004. But I don't know where he has that yoke now.
revolution12345
03-10-2008, 10:35 PM
Thats a disgrace....cannot believe I seen that!
Atlantean
03-10-2008, 10:46 PM
Thats a disgrace....cannot believe I seen that!
You are quite right! Should not be allowed :mad:
Anyone stopped in with him since?
I drove by them yesterday. All still there. I was in too much of a hurry to stop.
Last weekend I drove by too and a house a few yards up the road had 2 gorgeous Manta GT/E's in the garden. They must be a bit Opel mad in Wilkinstown :laugh:
Atlantean
06-10-2008, 04:28 PM
They must be a bit Opel mad in Wilkinstown :laugh:
MAD being the optimum word :glaring:
Manta Mad
06-10-2008, 05:01 PM
I drove by them yesterday. All still there. I was in too much of a hurry to stop.
Last weekend I drove by too and a house a few yards up the road had 2 gorgeous Manta GT/E's in the garden. They must be a bit Opel mad in Wilkinstown :laugh:
THAT would be the owners son (of that opel garage) who owns those mantas, :cool
been up their :001_rolleyes:
brizer
09-10-2008, 02:30 PM
Is the guys name patsy per chance... ????
bbopel
08-11-2008, 11:16 AM
whats te address of this place would be very interested in taking a spin up there, maybe tomoro??
delBoy
08-11-2008, 10:42 PM
It could turn out to be an interesting opel run some sunday!:drive
quentin
09-11-2008, 08:12 PM
The guys name is Patsy O Neill.His father owned the dealership.Hes a good guy but he wont sell any of them.I was looking to buy an Irish reg Opel Rekord S off him.No joy.Its lying in his forecourt with a seized engine but he has a brand new engine for it in the garage.Its a depressing sight indeed!!
kenneth
02-12-2008, 10:55 PM
Jesus all that is sad to see i'd like to have a look round but its a bit far for a LOOK :glare:
So anyone wanna try and get in contact, maybe send them a link to this page or explain exactly why we all want them?? Its easy to see that we want them for a just cause. What if we get a list of all thats there, whos interested in what and what we're willing to pay and make an offer on the lot?
kenneth
02-12-2008, 11:15 PM
thats a great idea :thumbup::thumbup:
Well we need a list of whats there but so far I'm interested in the Corsa A and if there is one a Kadette D
Frisco
02-12-2008, 11:37 PM
He has a navy blue 87 ascona C there that i would pay good money for
kenneth
02-12-2008, 11:57 PM
i'd be interested in the kadett c thats just showing its nose or if there was a chevette
Ok, so thats 3 bidders so far.
Manta Mad
03-12-2008, 09:49 AM
do i need to say anything ??????????????????
:dribble2:
:dribble2:
No but you could say what you're after and we can then make a list of who wants what, what its worth and place a bid.
Think of it as the ISPCA but for Opels. :thumbs:
astragte_mk2
03-12-2008, 06:55 PM
Hey Id be interested in the yellow Kadett E that I think is there.:)
Frisco
03-12-2008, 11:08 PM
Didn't see a yellow one but there is a white 85-86ish one with the one piece bumper/grill
astragte_mk2
03-12-2008, 11:51 PM
Yea thats probably the same one alrite:bit hard to judge the colour.
Jim, Ted, Peter, any interest lads?
Astraman
04-12-2008, 03:36 PM
I'd be interested in something from the yarda kadett or the 2 door saloon carsa but i'm easily pleased any old opel would be nice!!
You know me Dod, RWD Ascona B bits.
Ted.
Sorry Astraman, the Corsa and various Kadetts are called. Ted, gotchya.
Pete, Jim and or anyone else?
Astraman
05-12-2008, 11:16 AM
Oh well i was too slow!
Well not to worry. We'll have to get someone to make a list of whats there and then we'll get together and place a bid for the lot.
I just thought I'd stick my photos of this place up. RIP :(
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa149/BOB-OPEL/100_3467.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa149/BOB-OPEL/100_3449.jpg
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http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa149/BOB-OPEL/100_3451.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa149/BOB-OPEL/100_3463.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa149/BOB-OPEL/100_3457-1.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa149/BOB-OPEL/100_3465.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa149/BOB-OPEL/100_3453.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa149/BOB-OPEL/100_3455.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa149/BOB-OPEL/100_3469.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa149/BOB-OPEL/100_3458.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa149/BOB-OPEL/100_3464.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa149/BOB-OPEL/100_3466.jpg
Manta Mad
17-12-2008, 10:24 AM
what a shame :(
a bloody sad sight to see those just rusting away ..... !
Ok, I still say we should make a joint offer on everything and see if they'll sell.
Bob, what about the pics of the Corsa?
Manta Mad
17-12-2008, 09:41 PM
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http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa149/BOB-OPEL/100_3469.jpg
reckord seems to be the only thing that would be reasonably saved .:interest:
wouldent mind that one or the two door commodore ,but this one,s to far gone methinks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:angry:
Bob, what about the pics of the Corsa?
Which Corsa Dod? The 2 door Saloon or the red 4 door Saloon that's actually in those pics? I original thought that was a 5 door hatch but it's not. It's a Saloon. I didn't get a pic of the 2 door. I didn't see it the day I had my camera on me. I saw the 2 door the day I was actually chatting to the chap who owns them.
But I agree, something has to be done. I see visions of the Titanic at the bottom of the Atlantic when looking at some of them pics.
They are pretty soon going to be unusable, like the Commadore Coupe, so I think we need to act fast people.
2 Corsas?? I'm mad to get a 2 and a 4dr saloon actually, that was I'd have 1 of each body type.
brian manta
22-12-2009, 11:31 PM
Any news on these cars surley he will sell at this stage
opelman
23-12-2009, 10:06 PM
only saw this what a shame some rare cars there
Npon.mantas
24-12-2009, 12:05 AM
Sorry, lads you are wasting your time calling, this is my dads place and he won't sell any of the cars or any parts, I currently have 8 of the cars stored in my own private garage and I am restoring the Aascona Voyager and a Corsa A . thier are at least two callers per week wanting to buy parts or complete cars if you want anything e-mail me and I will see if theirs any chance, thanks.
Manta Mad
24-12-2009, 10:53 AM
thanks for that post !!!!
and im sure your gonna get a few pms ! .
did you by chance have a black manta coupe for sale a few years ago ?
revolution12345
25-12-2009, 02:49 PM
Such a waste its almost like he happier not seeing someone else restore them. Quite selfish in my mind. But thats just me.
petrolhead99
04-01-2010, 02:20 AM
ah lads im only seein this now an its bringin a tear to my eye why oh why were they let rot away even if he got em all onto a patch a tarmac theyd be in a lot better nick they should be in a shed if the chap restored em or even kept them in the first place they would be worth serious money such a sad site good on ya fella for doin up the 8 of them tho
SORRY ,,,, THREAD NOW CLOSED ! ( MANTA MAD )
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