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»
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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»
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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»
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$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»
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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»
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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»
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$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»
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Two For $2K: Twin 1969 Opel GTs
This seller has a pair of 1969 Opel GT’s for sale. According to the ad, these cars were left over parts cars from another restoration. Both cars can be found here on Craigslist. There are two separate ads for… more»
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Rust Free and Runs: 1970 Opel GT
This classic Opel GT is said to be a solid runner that is in barn find condition. Perhaps more interesting is the fleet of cars under cover in the background of the photos, but for now, we have the… more»
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Rallye ‘Round: 1968 Opel Kadett Rallye 1900
The machine has yet to be invented that can measure my desire for a 1968 Opel Kadett Rallye 1900. It’s really the car that got me started on my long and expensive journey on the road of loving unusual… more»
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Baby ‘Vette Drag Car: 1969 Opel GT
Opel GTs are commonly referred to as a Baby Corvette, due to its Vette-like looks in miniature. But despite this moniker, power was never at Corvette levels. This storage-locker find Opel GT appears to have addressed that problem at… more»
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1967 & 1968 Opel Commodore Projects
Do you have a hankerin’ for a winter project? Do you have a lot of room and a lot of skill in restoring cars? Do you like unusual (at least in the US) German cars? If so, than this… more»
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Half Of What You Need: 1973 Opel GT
The ways of the great General Motors are often mysterious and hard to understand. For example, why did GM decide to sell their European built Opel division products in America before there was even a gas crunch? Then, after… more»
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Rüsselsheim Redux: 1973 Opel Manta
A couple of weeks ago, we featured a ’74 Opel Manta project car. The comments were full of fond memories about Mantas that readers had owned or experienced, but opinions of that particular example coalesced around three objections: rust,… more»
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Rüsselsheim Riviera: 1974 Opel Manta
If the Opel GT is a mini Corvette, some have said the contemporary Manta coupe is kind of like a mini Camaro—but I think it’s more like a pint-size Riviera, considering that its character leans more towards luxurious than… more»
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A Little Car that Could: 1936 Opel P4
There were many similarities between the US and European car markets, but some things were very different. For example, there was a strong demand for a cheap, dependable car in both Europe and the US. In Germany, Opel, like Ford… more»
