One day in 1972, my grandfather left home in a Rambler convertible that my grandmother hated, and returned home in a butterscotch-colored Opel GT. He wrapped a red ribbon around the car, tied it in a bow on the… more»
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Home Reno Forces Sale: 1973 Opel GT
Here’s something I don’t always get: when a seller claims their project vehicle is for sale as a means of financing a new business or a home renovation project. Those are the two most common excuses for a sale… more»
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11-Second Quarter Mile? 1970 Opel GT EV
You’re right, there is something different about this 1970 Open GT, this one is an EV! It’s on Craigslist with three asking prices: $2,500 for the car and $2,000 for a crazy “new” electric motor that’ll rocket thing into… more»
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Panoramic in Pink: 1958 Opel Olympia Rekord
It’s not too often when we see a pink car but this looks like a nice pink project P1. This is a 1958 Opel Olympia Rekord and it’s on Craigslist with an asking price of $3,500. It looks solid and… more»
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Enjoy as is or Restore? 1971 Opel GT
This one-owner, Jade Green Metallic 1971 Opel GT is a survivor and it appears to be in overall decent condition, unlike me. It’s listed on eBay with a current bid price of $4,300 which is over the Hagerty #4 “fair” value of… more»
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Stored 20 Years: 1970 Opel GT
This 1970 Opel GT has an interesting timeline. It has been stored inside for 20 years, but was taken out and repainted 15 years ago and then covered and put back in storage. It’s listed on eBay with a… more»
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Mini-Vette Project: 1970 Opel GT
Some craigslist ads are a joy to read. Yes, I’m serious! It does happen occasionally, where not only does a seller take clear pictures, but they actually clearly list both the good and the bad about a vehicle without… more»
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Kleinen Roten Wagen: 1969 Opel Kadett L Wagon
This little red wagon is a 1969 Opel Kadett L Wagon and it’s located in Sterling Heights, Michigan. It’s listed on eBay with an unmet starting bid of $1,200, but there is no reserve so bid to buy on this cool little… more»
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Tiny Corvette: 1968 Opel GT V8
Okay so let’s be honest with ourselves for a minute. How many of us have thought about how the Opel GT kind of looks like a tiny Corvette? This Opel is a little closer to that realization featuring a… more»
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Nicest One Out There? 1,453 Mile 1973 Opel GT
The seller starts out by saying this is a museum quality car — I would have a hard time arguing with him as it appears to currently be in a museum — from the pictures, the old Bruce Weiner Microcar… more»
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It’s Not A ____ _______: 1970 Opel GT
At no time during this story will you hear me utter the phrase: baby Corvette. I’m not even going to mention the term “baby Corvette” at all, just so we’re clear on that. This very cool, almost-baby-Corvette-like 1970 Opel GT is… more»
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Kool Kiemencoupe: 1966 Opel Kadett B
Other than the 2-door wagon, the Kiemencoupe is my favorite of the body styles for the Opel Kadett. The tip for this Crystal Blue 1966 Opel Kadett B Kiemencoupe was sent in by Jim S. and it’s found in Ridgecrest, California on… more»
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Tiny Limo: 1970 Opel Kadett B
Jim S has found yet another interesting barn find listed on eBay. This Opel is in Rexford, New York with a lofty BIN of $8,200. The Opel B came in two flavors, fastback or “Limousine”, and sedan model. This Opel has been… more»
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Garaged Since ’86: 1973 Opel GT
Last summer, I had the chance to check out an Opel GT in person. After years of hearing about them and their resemblence to a Baby Corvette, I was surprised by how attractive I found it. Perhaps I was… more»
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Fresh Off The Boat: 1971 Opel GT
Let me start by saying I’ve always liked the Opel GT. I think they are great looking little cars and while they aren’t particularly quick, for what they are they are fun drivers. That being said, Americans don’t really… more»
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Sixteen Or More Oddball Imports For Sale In New Mexico
Thanks to reader Bentleyguy for sending in this great find! There are a total of at least sixteen foreign cars offered for sale, and some are very unusual. They range from looking like a tuneup would have them ready… more»
