Opel gt daily driver

There was a lot of confusion with the new federal regulations which caused some 69 models to be held up at the factory for emission reasons, and then sold as 70s, without the a. According to charles goins opel gt identification guide, toward the end of the 1972 model year, opel ran out of taillamp lenses for the gt. The opel gt is our daily driver we use it for getting to work and most errands around town. The porsche 911 is a truly a race car you can drive on the street. Then out of nowhere in front of billys tap room established 1922 beachside ormond, i spotted this opel gt turn off john anderson parkway. The styling of the opel gt done by chuck jordan and his team was heavily influenced by the 1963 corvair monza gt. This opel is a highly soughtafter car and very hard to find in this pristine condition. Of course other goals included minimal costs and ease of the transplant.

All new carpetingall new seatsnew headliner minute tear, unnoticeabledash has been recoverednew shifter bootoriginal opel gt radio. If you are looking to enhance your daily driver, are needing more tire under your street car or are building the opel of your dreamsopel gt source is ready to help you fulfill your desires. Over the last 20 years, ive had seven brand new corvettes, and i currently have a c6 as a daily driver. The opel gt styling exercise came out in 1965, as did the mako shark ii which influenced the 1968 corvette styling. Gateway classic cars of las vegas is please to present this 1969 opel gt for sale. This 1973 model is from the final year of gt production, and it is a solid classic that is in need of a refresh. This project was started at the end of june 2008 and is projected to be completed in time for the new owner to drive it home for thanksgiving 2010. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1969 opel gt and assess the current state of the classic car market. Daily driver spectra premium sp9mp click info button for alternateoem part numbers 5506901, 5506932, 816030, 816031, 816035 mechanical. I know that ac in gt is a sin but for one that has been restored to daily driver condition in miami i dont think its as bad as an autoshifter. Its meant to be far more forgiving as a daily driver, with a. Opel was gms european satellite, and the gts origins were definitely entangled with the redesigned 1968 c3 corvette.

Jun 22, 2018 the opel gt is the concept general motors should build for the us plus. He clearly has a predilection for fun, stylish and maybe even unconventional choices, which is why he has a 2016 cadillac ats coupe. From barnfind to beautiful beast 1970 opel gt hemmings. Both my sons came home from the hospital in the car, and both learned to drive in it later. After appearing before the public for the first time in 1965, the little german classic started rolling down the production line in 1968. Modifications include koni shocks, a battery cutoff switch, an amfm radio with a usb port, and a woodrimmed steering wheel. See more ideas about classic cars, cars and cool cars. I was looking for a rustfree body to replace that of my existing gt, this mechanical engineer tells us. I had a 73 manta that was my dd for a couple years in 1986 or so. At classic driver, we offer a worldwide selection of opel gts for sale. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended. But i still have a special place in my heart for the opel gt.

This german mini corvette looks like an honest daily driver example. The opel speedster is the midengine gm sports car you never knew about. Browse photos, see all vehicle details and contact the seller. Other cars one of mantegnas daily drivers is a red, fourcylinder 1970 opel gt, which he also restored. Hemmings find of the day 1969 opel gt opel, european cars. My now ex wife wrecked it bad and i continued driving it for a few months til my 2nd gt needed an engine.

But for the budgetminded driver interested in a nimble, spirited small car, but. The opel speedster is the midengine gm sports car you. The opel gt is the first usdeveloped car to make it to europe under the agreement, albeit partly developed in the eu and powered by a very unamerican 2. Remember, this is from a styling exercise for the 1965 geneva auto show, and it showed up as an actual car in 1968, sold.

There have been a few times in my life where my opel was my daily driver. It has been fitted with a new torque tube bushing in. The opel gt was the most aerodynamic car produced by general motors in the. Interesting question from our friends over at jalopnik opel. All opel gts are lefthand drive and there was only one convertible. Daily driver spectra premium sp9mp click info button for alternateoem part numbers 5506901, 5506932, 816030, 816031, 816035 mechanical pump info spectra premium sp9mp. Nov 8, 2015 opel gt by see more ideas about classic cars, cool cars and cars. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from millions of gt models nationwide.

Get the best deals on auto glass for opel when you shop the largest online selection. Jul 23, 2019 the opel speedster is the midengine gm sports car you never knew about. Theres always been a debate between opel gt fans and corvette fans over which one influenced the other. Hemmings find of the day 1969 opel gt hemmings daily. The car has a nice stock look inside and out, and the seller suggests that modifications are limited to a welljudged weber carbelectric fuel pump combo along with led daytimerunning lamps for the cool manuallyoperated headlights. Doug was no stranger to opels when he purchased this example in 2014, as his first car had been a 1971 kadett, and he still used a 1970 gt as his summertime daily driver. Im thinking of getting an opel gt to use as a daily driver. Analysis on the ford bronco and lamborghinis game of thrones.

Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Excellent car with no rust, very nice body and interior. The opel speedster is the midengine gm sports car you never. This 1969 opel gt is a black plate california car that had been barn stored for 33 years. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.

The opel gt is a frontengine, reardrive twoseat sports car manufactured and marketed by opel in two generations separated by a 34year hiatus the first generation opel gt 19681973 debuted as a styling exercise in 1965 at the paris and frankfurt motor shows. All opel gt source fiberglass ground effects products with the l t and rs designations, are specially designed. Use the filters to narrow down your selection based on price, year and mileage to help find your dream opel gt. Autoholism is an incurable addiction medicated daily with car porn. After repeated email requests to purchase the existing daily driver opel gt, one gt hunter opted to purchase this project car and have midlife classics perform the restoration. The goal of this project was to build an opel gt with around 200 hp but still have a daily driver, well behaved car. The car was laid up by the sellers neighbors father, and after said neighbors planned a move outofstate, the seller acquired more sep 6, 2019 for sale 32 comments. This article originally ran in hagerty magazine, the exclusive publication of the hagerty drivers club. Body and interior refurbishments were carried out in 2008 with the intention of making the car into a daily driver, including rust remediation, subtle exterior modifications, new. Even before i had a drivers licence i loved the style of the opel gt. Mar 03, 2006 5 reasons why the c8 corvette is the ultimate daily driver. This 1973 opel gt is a finalyear example that the seller purchased over 10 years ago from pennsylvania, where it had reportedly been in covered storage since 1986.

Jul 07, 20 the opel 1900 sport wagon is not your average grocery getter. Instead of contracting with hella to make some more, opel simply grafted on taillamps from the manta. Yes it looks nice,,good luck wthe rebuildmy brother doug and i brought mark paars 75 fi manta to az and show it regularly. In the final year, 1973, all opel seemed to want to do was clear out any remaining gt stock. We curate the weeks events with a focus on the opel gt that. An opel gt is the perfect budget head turner hagerty media.

My dream gt began probably 10 12 years ago after deciding to build a convertible gt and transplanting some super engine into it. Nov 09, 2019 first car white 1974 opel manta rallye. Sep 21, 2017 the elegant opel gt coupe was introduced as a concept at the 1965 frankfurt and paris motor shows and widely hailed in europe as a mini corvette. They are good on gas, look great, and im guessing fun to drive. Inspecting a gt for sale, hiring a mechanic, repairing critical gt components, restating a longstored gt, knowing the service manuals and parts changes, and how upgrade a classic opel gt to a reliable daily driver. The opel 1900 sport wagon is not your average grocery getter. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Opel manta a gte in absolute original state automobil classic motors, classic. The gt, then, became my dd and was for a couple years. The elegant opel gt coupe was introduced as a concept at the 1965. This 1969 opel gt is a nicely preserved looking example of an interesting model thats been pretty scarce in any shape for decades now. Sold in the united states through buick agencies, the opel gt was not just a. I dated my wife in that car, and we took our honeymoon in it in late 1974.