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OPEL MANTA Uncommon
As of 2026 Q2, 1,461 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 31 (2.2%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 72% 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 (1,461).
Rarer than 32% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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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 2026 Q2, 1,461 OPEL MANTA were still registered in the UK — 412 licensed and on the road, plus 1,049 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the OPEL MANTA rare?
The OPEL MANTA is uncommon, with 1,461 still about, making it rarer than 32% of the 2,315 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 31 (2.2%).
What fuel do most OPEL MANTA use?
Most OPEL MANTA run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the OPEL MANTA peak?
The OPEL MANTA peaked at 1,461 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.