Darren W called today to collect a rear windscreen for his recently aquired Opel Manta A series project. He bought the car not realising just how difficult even the simplest parts can be to find now.

I was able to supply him with the right part, it even had the original rubber screen seal, although you wouldn't have wanted to re-use it, it was somewhat cracked and crusty. Screen seals used to be available through some of the German dealers for around £100, although even these may now be gone.

For the record, there are roughly three front and rear windscreens left in stock.