Years of regulations, emission and safety standards, tariffs and taxes literally drove automakers from exporting product to America. With Opel not being a part of General Motors anymore… it’s hard to believe they were once sold in America at… more»
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Aug 24, 2018 • For Sale • 5 Comments
LeMons, Ho! $500 1974 Opel Manta
One of the more delightful developments in the car world over the last few years is that these days, when we see a car with an asking price of $500 or less, the first question many of us ask… more»
Jul 20, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Baby Corvette: 1972 Opel GT Shed Find
At first glance the Opel GT looks like the offspring of a C3 Corvette. From some similar styling cues to half the number of cylinders these do resemble a baby Corvette. One way that these cars are not similar,… more»
Jul 20, 2018 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Brooke Astor Owned: 1973 Opel Manta
While the rest of the world gets excited about the British Royal Family, we here in the states tend to idolize captains of industry, or at least those folks who have seemingly been wealthiest the longest. The Astor family,… more»
Jul 19, 2018 • Uncategorized • 38 Comments
Mini Muscle Barn Find: 1972 Opel Manta Rallye
Made by German company Opel and brought to the United States with General Motors in the ’70s, these cars are hard to come by these days. This car was stored away for 25 years by the original owner and has… more»
Jul 16, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Poorman’s Corvette: 1970 Opel GT
I have always loved the Opel GT. They have a small tight set up and they are incredibly balanced with the engine pushed as far back as possible. Walking around a German car show last weekend, I was drawn… more»
May 16, 2018 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Built for ’68 Season: Opel Kadett Gasser
Who can solve the mystery of the King Kadett? Surely someone recognizes this wicked gasser that just popped up on craigslist in Chicago. Of course, much to my surprise, these were popular cars for drag conversions as there’s far… more»
May 4, 2018 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Pair Of Baby ‘Vettes: Opel GT Combo
This pair of Opel GTs appears to be hiding out somewhere near Ellsworth, Maine, just due south of Bangor. That’s a considerable hike to track down an Opel project, but it could be worth it if the price is… more»
Apr 14, 2018 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Corvette Alternative: 1972 Opel GT
This 1972 Opel GT is one of the better ones we’ve seen lately, although it is saddled with an automatic transmission. That’s OK – it likely played a role for the high state of preservation on display. The seller… more»
Mar 27, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Garage Sale Twofer: Opel 1900 Sport Wagon Pair
File this under, “Why can’t this happen to me?” The seller claims he purchased a garage building and inside were two fairly solid Opel 1900 Sport Wagons. The now-former owner of the garage doesn’t want the cars, and neither… more»
Mar 10, 2018 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Samurpel? Opeluki? 1973 Opel GT Samurai Mash-Up
Some things are just unnatural. Tofurkey, for example. Nothing against tofu, or turkey – but why mold it in the shape of a Turkey? So, a 1973 Opel GT setting atop a Suzuki Samurai frame, like the one found… more»
Mar 3, 2018 • Uncategorized • 39 Comments
3 Names 3 Countries: 1978 Buick Opel by Isuzu
I know a few people with three names but I can’t think of too many cars with three names, or at least three separate companies in three different countries! This 1978 Buick Opel by Isuzu is listed on eBay… more»
Feb 19, 2018 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
$400 Flip: 1974 Opel Manta
Usually, when you see a car listed like this you think, “Here’s yet another flipper who can’t bother to wash the car or even take it off the trailer.” Of course, he wants big money for it. But wait, what?… more»
Jan 28, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Parked in 1982: 1970 Opel GT
Opel GTs are a dime a dozen, seemingly, but there are some that pop up with greater potential for rescue than others. This particular car looks quite past the point of saving, but closer inspection reveals an interesting candidate… more»
Dec 30, 2017 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
Cam in Head: 1971 Opel Kadett B Wagon
Other than being a fantastic band name, cam-in-head, or camshaft-in-head is the type of engine in this 1971 Opel Kadett B Wagon, the “big” engine for these cars. That’s probably the engine that most people would want, for those… more»
Dec 30, 2017 • For Sale • 13 Comments
$750 Captive Import: 1970 Opel Manta
If you wandered into a Buick dealership in the 1970s, you could skip the chrome and slab sides and instead take home a sharp Opel Manta coupe. Sold through dealers as a four-cylinder with good fuel economy, the Manta… more»
