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OPEL MANTA Uncommon
As of 2025 Q4, 1,448 OPEL MANTAs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 36 (2.5%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 77% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (1,448).
Rarer than 31% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the MANTA
The Opel Manta is a car which was built by German manufacturer Opel in two generations from 1970 to 1988. The Manta was a mildly sporting coupé based on the Ascona family car, competing with cars such as the Ford Capri. The Manta remained rear-wheel drive for both generations and also saw certain competition success. Its name comes from the manta ray. The first generation only has a two-door body style, whilst the second generation added a three-door hatchback alongside the two-door variant.
OPEL MANTA — questions & answers
How many OPEL MANTA are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 1,448 OPEL MANTA were still registered in the UK — 340 licensed and on the road, plus 1,108 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the OPEL MANTA rare?
The OPEL MANTA is uncommon, with 1,448 still about, making it rarer than 31% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the OPEL MANTA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of OPEL MANTA on UK roads rose by 36 (2.5%).
What fuel do most OPEL MANTA use?
Most OPEL MANTA run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across gas (lpg).
When did the OPEL MANTA peak?
The OPEL MANTA peaked at 1,448 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.