Opel Commodore Coupe
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My friends one was in Muir of Ord and was gold in colour, F reg the first year Opels were imported into UK, went through crusher in late seventies, the other was the same blue as the one pictured on this thread and was in Cromarty in the early mid seventies 2.5 and autos, very much like a Dodge Charger in appearance, I loved these cars but was to young to own one at the time or would have had the one that was crushed.
Bodo said:
B'stard Child said:
Bodo said:
There's one local to me. Walking past this for years now; I think it gets used daily!
Lovely to see one used daily - But that's unusual seeing as it's on historic plates - I thought they had restrictions on daily use?black on white plates with H-suffix (like the one on the white Como): car needs to be first registered at least 30 years ago, and needs a survey that confirms its good condition and originality. The vehicle can have retrofit indicators, but not a different engine or other major modifications. After all, it needs to be classified as a cultural asset. So it's harder to get a certificate for a Beetle (where there are lots around), than for a Bitter CD (which are rare). Tax then is set to a fixed rate, and not based on emissions or engine size (IIRC something below €200 pa.). You need a regular interval HU examination ("MoT") just like modern cars. Vehicles are exempt from emissions zone restrictions, and can be normally used. Only insurers may restrict usage with their policies. For example, my H-suffix Land Rover insurance asks for second car as daily driver, and gives rebates for limited annual mileage. 3rd party costs less than €50 pa.
The other one is a red-on-white plate starting with 07 in the numerical section (shown on one picture of the Jägermeister-car above). You may swap these around your historical vehicle fleet between your 80cc bike, your Mercedes truck and your Dodge Charger. You only pay tax and ins for the most expensive car. Conditions to get it were similar to the H-suffix, but they are no longer issued. Holders additionally needed to show reliability to the VRO, by presenting their criminal record amongst others. The cars then won't need a regular HU examination any more, but you may only use the car in context of maintaining it or for classic car events. You must not store it on public roads, or drive to work/shopping/etc with it. Red plates are also used as dealer plates, but then they start with 06 - with more freedom in usage, but even harder reliability checks and conditions.
I wish I had got into classic cars earlier. Really kicking myself now.
My cousin - married to a German lady - ran one of these (LHD) in the late 1980s.
At the time I ignored it as some crap old German car.
I recall it was green, 2 door and badged as a Rekord. I'd have been more impressed at a Carlton based Rekord back then.
What a phillistine.
My cousin - married to a German lady - ran one of these (LHD) in the late 1980s.
At the time I ignored it as some crap old German car.
I recall it was green, 2 door and badged as a Rekord. I'd have been more impressed at a Carlton based Rekord back then.
What a phillistine.
If your mate is Simon, then yes, that is his Commodore A. I think I saw it was up for sale recently too.
I had a Rekord C (Same bodyshell, smaller 1900cc engine) until recently which was in not such great condition as Simon's, but still very nice. Wish I had not sold it now to a couple who claimed they would come to our car events, then always made excuses not to >
Back to original thread, and the Commodore Bs are enjoying a bit of a surge in interest too, with more being wheeled out of garages and barns for sale.
Thankfully I already have mine tucked away in my garage
My advice is get your Commodore B refurbished, and it will be a great car to have in your garage too! Cool car to drive around in, and draws lots of attention at car shows like MMX above that used to be my car.
I had a Rekord C (Same bodyshell, smaller 1900cc engine) until recently which was in not such great condition as Simon's, but still very nice. Wish I had not sold it now to a couple who claimed they would come to our car events, then always made excuses not to >
Back to original thread, and the Commodore Bs are enjoying a bit of a surge in interest too, with more being wheeled out of garages and barns for sale.
Thankfully I already have mine tucked away in my garage
My advice is get your Commodore B refurbished, and it will be a great car to have in your garage too! Cool car to drive around in, and draws lots of attention at car shows like MMX above that used to be my car.
I'm sure it will go to a good home.
It was bought as part of a garage clearance and I simply don't have the time or resources to do it justice. Other projects have priority.
The garage contents have been passed on to a friend and he's disposing of the Opel. I spoke to him yesterday and he's had a lot of interest in the car so no doubt it will go to an enthusiast.
It was bought as part of a garage clearance and I simply don't have the time or resources to do it justice. Other projects have priority.
The garage contents have been passed on to a friend and he's disposing of the Opel. I spoke to him yesterday and he's had a lot of interest in the car so no doubt it will go to an enthusiast.
mph said:
I'm sure it will go to a good home.
It was bought as part of a garage clearance and I simply don't have the time or resources to do it justice. Other projects have priority.
The garage contents have been passed on to a friend and he's disposing of the Opel. I spoke to him yesterday and he's had a lot of interest in the car so no doubt it will go to an enthusiast.
I think that he's treading a fine line between truth and fiction It was bought as part of a garage clearance and I simply don't have the time or resources to do it justice. Other projects have priority.
The garage contents have been passed on to a friend and he's disposing of the Opel. I spoke to him yesterday and he's had a lot of interest in the car so no doubt it will go to an enthusiast.
"I have included some text from a road test below and this suggests that the underside of these cars is galvanised"
They aren't and they have multi skinned chassis rails and when you get to see the rot on the outside it's very very bad inside
Be interesting to see what feedback he gets after the sale - it's certainly been bid up way beyond what I would have expected - give me a little hope as an "Opel Fruit"
B'stard Child said:
I think that he's treading a fine line between truth and fiction
"I have included some text from a road test below and this suggests that the underside of these cars is galvanised"
They aren't and they have multi skinned chassis rails and when you get to see the rot on the outside it's very very bad inside
Be interesting to see what feedback he gets after the sale - it's certainly been bid up way beyond what I would have expected - give me a little hope as an "Opel Fruit"
How is he treading a fine line ? He's referring to a period road test that says exactly that. He's attached the road test report to the ad."I have included some text from a road test below and this suggests that the underside of these cars is galvanised"
They aren't and they have multi skinned chassis rails and when you get to see the rot on the outside it's very very bad inside
Be interesting to see what feedback he gets after the sale - it's certainly been bid up way beyond what I would have expected - give me a little hope as an "Opel Fruit"
"In these days of growing concern for longevity it is encouraging to see that the Commodore's extremely well finished body has the benefit of galvanised steel for the underbody and rocker panels and there is liberal application of bitumen protection and complete underbody waxing."
mph said:
I'm sure it will go to a good home.
It was bought as part of a garage clearance and I simply don't have the time or resources to do it justice. Other projects have priority.
The garage contents have been passed on to a friend and he's disposing of the Opel. I spoke to him yesterday and he's had a lot of interest in the car so no doubt it will go to an enthusiast.
2150 pounds! You'll be pleased with that! I paid that for my nice white coupe four years ago!It was bought as part of a garage clearance and I simply don't have the time or resources to do it justice. Other projects have priority.
The garage contents have been passed on to a friend and he's disposing of the Opel. I spoke to him yesterday and he's had a lot of interest in the car so no doubt it will go to an enthusiast.
nrcnz said:
2150 pounds! You'll be pleased with that! I paid that for my nice white coupe four years ago!
Far more than originally expected 
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