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.