Droop Snoot Vauxhaul Firenza

Dart Vader · Post by **Dart Vader** » Fri Jul 23, 10 9:04 am

Had a mate who had one in the late 80's, quick as you like, glove box is replaced by a grab handle to hang on to.

Loved the car

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Jul 23, 10 9:20 am

Yep. With you on that Just-in (is that your nickname?).

Snigger

DaveBishop · Post by **DaveBishop** » Fri Jul 23, 10 9:25 am

They come with a small block Chevy engine as standard in South Africa

Trigger_Andy · Post by **Trigger_Andy** » Fri Jul 23, 10 9:31 am

Clivey wrote:Yep. With you on that Just-in (is that your nickname?).

Snigger

used to work with with a guy called Justin Bell. he was always getting the pish ripped outta him with lines like 'does your missus ask is your Bell,Justin'.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Fri Jul 23, 10 9:45 am

justin3663 wrote:Had a mate who had one in the late 80's, quick as you like, glove box is replaced by a grab handle to hang on to.

Loved the car

Late 70s my Boss had a Firenza built to rally spec (he used to rally at weekends) and knowing my interest in American muscle he used to take me out in it and try to scare the poo out of me.

The Vauxhall/Opel Manta was a pretty good car too. You could easily fit a chevy V8 in those too and they were monster.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Jul 23, 10 10:19 am

Trigger_Andy wrote:
Clivey wrote:Yep. With you on that Just-in (is that your nickname?).

Snigger

used to work with with a guy called Justin Bell. he was always getting the pish ripped outta him with lines like 'does your missus ask is your Bell,Justin'.

Nice one.

andyrob · Post by **andyrob** » Fri Jul 23, 10 10:54 am

anyone remember this thunder saloon manta from the early 90's, I saw it brands hatch a few week ago first time out in 17 yrs, 383 chevy with fancy headers that bring the exhuast up forwards over the engine before down & under it

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Fri Jul 23, 10 11:02 am

I could see our old MMA stalwart Alex Doig wanting that one!

It's not an ex Gerry Marshall car is it?

andyrob · Post by **andyrob** » Fri Jul 23, 10 11:05 am

Ivor wrote:I could see our old MMA stalwart Alex Doig wanting that one!

It's not an ex Gerry Marshall car is it?

yes he has been one of the drivers

RW71 · Post by **RW71** » Fri Jul 23, 10 9:02 pm

Yep, Gerry Marshall raced the Stars and Stripes Manta in the 1989 Thundersaloon championship. Back then it had a 6.7 litre Pontiac engine I believe.

NaughtyAlan · Post by **NaughtyAlan** » Fri Jul 23, 10 9:34 pm

Well you must now Al Goldings Blue 8sec Firenza.
He has brought another one for street use. He has fitted a 383 with 727, should be fun

jerry · Post by **jerry** » Sun Jul 25, 10 12:20 am

Andy Robinson (Pro Mod) used to run a cool Firenza, think it was after his High rider Mk II & before the Monza

jerry · Post by **jerry** » Sun Jul 25, 10 12:22 am

RW71 wrote:Yep, Gerry Marshall raced the Stars and Stripes Manta in the 1989 Thundersaloon championship. Back then it had a 6.7 litre Pontiac engine I believe.

I remember Gerry Marshall driving, not sure about the Pontiac motor, not that I'm doubting about the motor, just can't remember

charger01 · Post by **charger01** » Sun Jul 25, 10 12:39 am

Had a Firenza when I was 18/19 ace car.
Big Bertha

MetalChuckKey · Post by **MetalChuckKey** » Thu Jul 29, 10 6:49 pm

Dave wrote: The Vauxhall/Opel Manta was a pretty good car too. You could easily fit a chevy V8 in those too and they were monster.

Ah, they were the days. All my money went on insurance for mine! That was without a Chevy V8 too.

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