Special: Opel Manta - Germany’s Cult Coupé
20 years after its release, Opel’s answer to the Ford Capri was immortalized in a spoof movie: "Manta, Manta†cemented its reputation as...
20 years after its release, Opel’s answer to the Ford Capri was immortalized in a spoof movie: "Manta, Manta†cemented its reputation as both gearhead magnet and embarrassing social statement. The coupé’s critics dismissed it as a show-off, cheap sports car. But that didn’t stop its fans maxing out their Mantas with wide tires, spoilers, and racing paint jobs - a tradition which continues today.