•/ G Clilhcroc Advert iser and Times, February loth, lOiii TAYLOR


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DATSUN 1200 COUPE. Radial tyres, tacho­ meter, reclining seats, discs, alternator, clock with sweep second hand, tinted windows, re­ versing lights, locking petrol filler, cigar lighter, etc. 0 to 50 m.p.h. in 9.3 seconds (motor) and 40 m.p.g. plus— £1150.


Other models in the 1200 range are—


2-door Saloon £935, 4-door Saloon £998, 5-docr Estate £1125.


EAST LANCS MAIN DEALER DATSUN


CASTLE HILL MOTORS


HINDLEY, NR. WIGAN Telephone \N 1GAN t>5961


Agents for: DAF & WARTBURG


SALES SERVICE SPARES


HALSTEAD with, a Mania in Burnley's new town centre. GIFTS FREE WITH THE A$C0NA\ H o o v e r S e n io r Vacuum Cleaner


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THEY SAY it's the little things in lile that count, and the details certainly matter when contemplating buying a new car. There is a wide choice nowadays from a range of manu­ facturers, even in basic features. It s when you sit in the driving seat and examine the details that the car begins to stamp its own


individuality. And Uie Mania 1600.


which I drove from Church Street Motors i Burnley) Ltd. the other day, for a trip round Nelson: Colne. Bar- roldswick and Clitheroc, quickly demonstrated the ihe many items which have brought it acclaim from the British motoring


Press. In price it's about mid­


way in the Opel price range, combining the sleek lines of the sports car with a sur­ prising rear-seat comfort and large boot — all justify­ ing the tag "sports saloon.'’ For the remainder of


February, the Manta 1600_ is offered locally at £1.540 (£58 less than list price)


plus a free push-button car


radio. That sum not only m-


MANTA LIVES UP TO ?S A C C LA IM


'■hidcs a number of features (road fund licence, seat belts, number plates and delivery charges) which are frequently extras; it also in­ cludes a range of driving aids which add immeasur­ ably to comfort and safety, which are optional acces­ sories on many cars.


VOLUMES


by one. 1 began by driving round Burnley centre, obey­ ing instructions from an enthusiastic Press photo­ grapher. determined to picture the. Manta against a suitable local background; and wanting the car placed precisely (within an inch)


Let's consider them, one


of his ideal spot. It speaks volumes for the


a "right turn" is signalled by moving the lever up (in­ stead of down as on most British cars) and there are several of the usual differences in fascia board s\v:'ches. and gear positions, which often require mental readjustment when changing from one car to another.


By Allan Halstead


Manta that it responded beautifully for a driver who had never been in it before.


car like rnanv Continentals, presents initial challenges to anyone more accustomed to a British lay-out of controls.


This German-built luxury


pressure, on the accelciatoi achieves a cold-start), the headlamp flasher is on the left of the steering column;


There's no choke (hard


On a muggy, drizzling February day in Burnley, that's a combination calcu­ lated to be temporarily puzzling. But the Manta is so well designed that a driver feels at home in quick


time. BUCKET SEAT


is seeing ahead; solved by a choice of two windscreen wiper operations. A fascia mounted two-speed control


Prospective problem No. 1


gives fast and slow wipes, Later, on the open road, a finger-tip addition to the


flasher switch provided a jet of water and six wipes of the blades. before stopping automatically. Prospective problem No. 2


The wheel is designed lo


allow a clear view of the fascia mounted instruments,


specdo, tachometer, ammctci and oil and petrol gauges.


is seeing behind: solved by a heated rear screen dispers­ ing mist rapidly: plus two wing mirrors mounted well forward giving excellent rear views. These, plus wide visibility side windows, let the driver see what's going on all round and inspire con­


fidence. Having completed the


photography there was a chance to stop to adjust the


front bucket seat; both for leg comfort and the angle of the back. Both were extremely easy to alter and made the car fit like a glove. There was time to con­


a cigarette lighter, fully fitted loop-pile carpels, lights in


Touches of luxury abound


the glove, box. under the bonnet and in the boot, plus illuminated oddmeni tray


car with only 1.500 miles on the clock calls for con­ siderate use of Hie engine and transmission.


and ashtray. Driving someone else's new


FLUENT


template other features — an alternator instead of a dynamo, radial tyres fitted as standard. Servo-assisted


front disc brakes, a four- front headlamp system and two reversing lights, coil spring suspension, bumper over-riders. and easv-to- liand gear stick and hand brake. The steering wheel is


was smooth in third gear, with the 1.6 litre engine: and would doubtless lie even more responsive when driven harder. The 1.9 litre must go like a bomb. Down the by-pass to


Climbing the hill to Fence


Reedyford the Manta purred at 55: Opel claim a 106 mph


top SDeed and in excess of 30 mpg average petrol con­ sumption. Through the


cleverly designed to allow hands to rest at positions recommended at police driv­ ing schools (eight o'clock and four o'clock) and the Manta lay-out permits you to retain the right hand on the wheel almost through­ out a drive, with the switch- work being done mainly by the left hand.


twisis and ups and downs of the narrow lanes to Foui- ridae. steering was perfect and gear changes-fluent (an automatic box comes for around £147 extra). Crossing the ridge of the


coil spring su.spcm;,jri Manta ironed oin "waves" on the ro;itl Barnokiswick. which rock most, cars. I:-, i()W 5!l, ' streamlining cm ;he (.fleet of strong cross winds.


•hi COME A P R IL FOCI


burn, along the ciithevoi by-pass, the Mair.n *ren) d to drive itself; but


On the fast run from Gv.


smoothly responsive l0 traffic problems, and f , more l'requpn:


lv worth serious considers, lion, for in addition to


through Padiham. The Opel range is cm»».


i)r;ii;m


built for eomiofi rind good looks, it. boasts a thicker, than-usual metal body; bolted wing panels which are easier and rhea per to replace if damaged. Money-wise the rati;,


British motorists \yi. bigger-than-ever bi|


,


won’t say “pleasuie drivers are the mc| motoring is done in. industry as the ^ CD| derived vehicle, oi Since the war they ha-.|


frec of purchase) ta I ir vears


the taxi


tion authorities noted the rf crewing number of pro ,


begins with 11. versions of the KadeU. priced from £9M to £1.371 i.including two and four-door, estate and coup, versions);


medium saloon (four ver­ sions from £1.432 to £!.545i; the Manta, including ?h» sports. "Rallyo" .md stipe. Berlinetta; the Rekonl. three versions from £1.635 to £1.844; and the Commodore i executive class car, star;- ing at £2.105).


the. Astons


Pennines brought (as so often happens) a decided change in the weather. On this day the Yorkshire side was dry, and driving even more pleasant. With rock­ steady road holding, and


Manta, however, should ie warned of one problem. Th? wife is likely to want to borrow it — in whichever of the 13 available, colours you choose.


Husbands about to bur »


Sag windows in the rear <1 the body.


I’adf - use'- a!1d slaPPT| I the tax for anyone f i |


I


less attractive for genenj use- and (which didn t see: to ’worry the authont-ie. somewhat less safe. But pi


Thai' certainly made a ) - l


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