1970's Opel GT

[harmeetjohal]

hi all
am thinking of buying a Opel GT
anyone know about these, have been told they going up in value and very rare in the UK
but what are they like to live with?

good buy or not?
hoping to buy and enjoy for the summer and then maybe move on, but do they sell well?

cheers

[LuS1fer]

I've seen a few of these in Spain. Might be better posting in Classic Cars and Yesterday's Heroes section.

Basically Manta/Ascona underpinnings.

[stuwalsh]

Quite simple Manta/Ascona running gear means they should be straightforward enough.

A cool car, a sort of mini Euro Corvette, I would be seriously tempted by one. Shame they were never imported to the UK.

[Chris71]

Gorgeous cars. Ogled one in a local dealership recently. From what I can remember they're all left hand drive and not as quick or as sporty to drive as the looks might imply. I still would, though.

[Ranger 6]

Very cool

While I like the idea of an original one, I can't help thinking that a 2.0 16v would give it some real performance....

[harmeetjohal]

what should i be looking to spend?

[NotNormal]

Ranger 6 said:

Very cool

While I like the idea of an original one, I can't help thinking that a 2.0 16v would give it some real performance....

A quick Google

[harmeetjohal]

Ooooo bbs wheels

[Mr GrimNasty]

I like them, and have tinkered with the idea (had a Manta back whenever), they do crop up for sale (even on PH) from time to time and a lot of them have decent engines in now!

[harmeetjohal]

any idea what they normally up for?

[NotNormal]

Probably worth asking the owners club. They normally have a show at the Vauxhall/Opel Billing show and their website is below which maybe worth signing up on and asking away.

http://www.vboa.org.uk/toplevel.php?p=d1&inc=6...

http://www.opelgt.com/index.php

[harmeetjohal]

bump

[rolymo]

I had a lot of fun driving Opel GT cars the only problem was landing during a strong cross wind after having a few German beers , it is a very relaxing car to own ?

[rolymo]

Opel GT number one ( "Stampeder" ) fitted with Chevrolet V8 327 cubic inch developing approx 325bhp and producing lots & lots of trophy's. Loads of fun & giggles all round !

[E31Shrew]

Not sure how good this is but starting very low

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Opel-gt-1970-/1708455593...

2 or 3 more on ebay

[dave stew]

I like them too as I had two Mantas back in the early 80s. I would imagine they would drive like a Manta (tail happy, long throw gear change, rubbish 70s era brakes) but would feel more responsive due to less weight.

This post hasn't helped a bit, has it?

[Dilligaf10]

rolymo said:

Opel GT number one ( "Stampeder" ) fitted with Chevrolet V8 327 cubic inch developing approx 325bhp and producing lots & lots of trophy's. Loads of fun & giggles all round !

IIRC George Greatholder used to drag one as well, same one or different?

[rolymo]

I sold Opel GT " Stampeder " to an American serviceman stationed in Germany, who shipped it to the states and still has it today and races the car regularly in south eastern division drag races. I believe it is now fitted with a BB Mopar V8. and performes very successfully .

[The Nur]

There is an immaculate silver one around the corner from me, I imagine I shall see it soon when the weather picks up again.

[Fleckers]

i love them

had one as a restro project until someone with a low loader borrowed it one day and forgot to return it

I would get another one when time permits