'71 Ascona on eBay

rrossjr · 08-30-2006

I haven't seen one on the 'bay for awhile (especially one this nice) Two door sedan, no less!

Ron in Indy
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

Rionart · 08-30-2006

Originally Posted by rrossjr

I haven't seen one on the 'bay for awhile (especially one this nice) Two door sedan, no less!
Ron in Indy
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

OK Ron...off to the back of the class and stand in the corner.....after class you can write on the blackboard 100 times "I will learn the difference between a Kadett and an Ascona before I post on the hallowed forums of GT.Com"

GTJIM · 08-30-2006

Looks like some "PO" has removed all the original Kadett insignia and put another set of 'Opel 1900' logos on the boot lid .....

Tidy looking wee beastie though !

oldopelguy · 08-30-2006

Originally Posted by GTJIM

Looks like some "PO" has removed all the original Kadett insignia and put another set of 'Opel 1900' logos on the boot lid .....

That's how it would have come stock in '71. Even the owner's manual refers to it by "model 3x" by then.

soybean · 08-30-2006

Correct indeed. There was a 74 on the lot when I got my 74 Manta. Wish I had the Ascona now too. That is a well cared for car too. Jarrell

rrossjr · 08-30-2006

Originally Posted by Rionart

OK Ron...off to the back of the class and stand in the corner.....after class you can write on the blackboard 100 times "I will learn the difference between a Kadett and an Ascona before I post on the hallowed forums of GT.Com...

Seriously?

I guess I have been too GT-centric! Oh well, still a nice little car, whatever the heck it is!

Ron in Indy

opelnut10 · 08-31-2006

Think of it as a GT without make-up

They share the same floor pan, wheelbase, suspension, driveline etc. The Kadett may not be as pretty as a GT but at least it's nose doesn't rot out and the headlight set-up is much simpler to work on

and from the looks of that one someone must have loved it

tekenaar · 08-31-2006

Originally Posted by rrossjr

I haven't seen one on the 'bay for awhile (especially one this nice) Two door sedan, no less!
Ron in Indy
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

This is a 1.9 powered Kadett Model 31, 2-Door Sedan, as evidenced by the first two numbers of the VIN, "31". The owner was probably confused by the "1900" emblem on the trunk, which is correct for a 1.9 Kadett, and the "OPEL" emblem, which is not from a Kadett but from a 1900 (Ascona)! I own a '69 Kadett LS . . .

tekenaar · 08-31-2006

Wow, only looked at first post and then went to e-Bay . . . sorry . . . DID contact seller about error though!

rrossjr · 08-31-2006

Originally Posted by tekenaar

Wow, only looked at first post and then went to e-Bay . . . sorry . . . DID contact seller about error though!

Yep Otto, We both got edu-macated!

Ron in Indy

kgalle · 09-12-2006

I may buy this 1900. Is there anything I should watch out for?

GTJIM · 09-12-2006

Originally Posted by kgalle

I may buy this 1900. Is there anything I should watch out for?

One thing to watch out for - SNIPERS! The last minute bidder who outbids everyone.

kgalle · 09-12-2006

Well. The auction has been over for a while and the "SNIPER" (who out-bid me by $2.00) has neglected to contact the seller.

He's been in touch with me about coming out to take a look-see. I have been reading this forum and finding some superb information.

I'd appreciate any additional tips you folks might be able to pass on.

Thanks.. Heeps..

GTJIM · 09-12-2006

From the pictures it looks a superb little car.

1) Check under the battery for rust

2) roll back the carpets and check for rust in the floor

3) Get the present owner to take you for a 5 or 10 mile drive to see how it runs when warmed up

4) Buy it FAST .. before the 'Sniper' wakes up .. or someone else swoops on it.

If the milage is genuine and the rust checks out that is one quite rare wee beastie - well worth having even if it has a tiny bit of rust.

Jealous!

PS: What would a 'common' 1971 Mustang or Camaro cost today ??

tve1974 · 09-22-2006

Someone alerted me that my car was being "talked about" on this site. I am the Seller on Ebay of the 71 opel 1900. This is the second time I tried selling on it on Ebay. The first time it sold, the guy never showed after much negotiation and it soured me and I figured I'd just keep it afterall. Then a year later I decided to give it another try as I don't get the time I'd like to to tinker with it. Wouldn't you know it, the SAME GUY won it again (different username so I didn't realize till afterwards). Long story short, he AGAIN tried to negotiated and never showed. This time I used Ebay's second-chance offer to offer it to the second highest bidder - kgalle. We set up a time for him to come see it, but he called and cancelled and now I haven't heard from him. I think Ebay needs to do more to protect sellers against this sort of thing since I have lost $$ twice now in listing it there.
Anyway, I never even thought of opel clubs as a way to reach other opel enthusiasts (We are a small group aren't we!?). The car is still for sale although I will not list it on Ebay again as I have now learned my lesson! If anyone would like to contact me feel free!

BQS4 · 09-22-2006

Originally Posted by tve1974

Someone alerted me that my car was being "talked about" on this site. I am the Seller on Ebay of the 71 opel 1900. This is the second time I tried selling on it on Ebay. The first time it sold, the guy never showed after much negotiation and it soured me and I figured I'd just keep it afterall. Then a year later I decided to give it another try as I don't get the time I'd like to to tinker with it. Wouldn't you know it, the SAME GUY won it again (different username so I didn't realize till afterwards). Long story short, he AGAIN tried to negotiated and never showed. This time I used Ebay's second-chance offer to offer it to the second highest bidder - kgalle. We set up a time for him to come see it, but he called and cancelled and now I haven't heard from him. I think Ebay needs to do more to protect sellers against this sort of thing since I have lost $$ twice now in listing it there.
Anyway, I never even thought of opel clubs as a way to reach other opel enthusiasts (We are a small group aren't we!?). The car is still for sale although I will not list it on Ebay again as I have now learned my lesson! If anyone would like to contact me feel free!

tve1974;
Put it in the classified section of the site here. There was talk of it when it was on Ebay, and there might be a couple of interested parties, so get your ad in.

jlthunder · 09-22-2006

tve 1974

Your e-bay listing has you located in West Lawn, PA. Which one? The one in Berks Co near Reading or Union County near Lewisburg. We have members in each area and they might be interested in looking at your car.

Jeff

tekenaar · 09-22-2006

Originally Posted by kgalle

I may buy this 1900. Is there anything I should watch out for?

I thought it was clear . . . it's a Kadett! 1900 is the US model designation for an Ascona, an entirely different model which shares its platform with a Manta.

MantAscona · 09-22-2006

tve 1974,

Why don't you bring the car to the October 7th Opel meet at my home in Plumsteadville Pa? That way everyone can get a good look at it and chances are someone will buy it.

Duane

RallyBob · 09-22-2006

Originally Posted by MantAscona

Why don't you bring the car to the October 7th Opel meet at my home in Plumsteadville Pa? That way everyone can get a good look at it and chances are someone will buy it.

Duane

C'mon Duane, chances are your wife will kick your butt if you buy another Opel....

MantAscona · 09-22-2006

Have you been talking to her again? Actually, I am working on getting another one, but it's not that Kadett. I believe you already know which one it is.... The trade off is that my Kadett will be for sale ........... or trade

.

Duane

jlthunder · 09-22-2006

Duane;

It is the one in my barn right??

RallyBob · 09-22-2006

Originally Posted by MantAscona

Actually, I am working on getting another one, but it's not that Kadett. I believe you already know which one it is....

Can't have that car....at least not with an engine. The engine that's in there now was supposed to be for the GT4 car, but it's on 'loan' to the current car owner.

MantAscona · 09-22-2006

I think you're thinking of the wrong car. Oh, and I don't want an engine for the one I'm talking about.

Duane

MantAscona · 09-22-2006

Jeff,

No give backs!

Duane

08-30-2006	#5 (permalink)
soybean Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reidsville N.C. Posts: 2,160	Correct indeed. There was a 74 on the lot when I got my 74 Manta. Wish I had the Ascona now too. That is a well cared for car too. Jarrell __________________ You lose your dreams, you lose your mind. (The Rolling Stones)

08-31-2006	#7 (permalink)
opelnut10 Living in the past Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 1,372 Real Name: Lloyd Provided Answers: 2	Ascona-Kadett Think of it as a GT without make-up They share the same floor pan, wheelbase, suspension, driveline etc. The Kadett may not be as pretty as a GT but at least it's nose doesn't rot out and the headlight set-up is much simpler to work on and from the looks of that one someone must have loved it

08-31-2006	#9 (permalink)
tekenaar Cunning Linguist Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plano, TX 75074 Posts: 4,441 Real Name: Otto Provided Answers: 13	A little late, but same bandwagon . . . Wow, only looked at first post and then went to e-Bay . . . sorry . . . DID contact seller about error though! __________________ 1960: ♥ '61 Rekord PII 1.7 3S 3.9 ♥ '69 Kadett LS 'sprint' 1.9 3A 3.18 1970: ♥ '70 GT 1.9 4S 3.44 ♥ '72 GT 2.2SSD 5S 3.44 ♥ '72 GT 2.4FI 5S 3.44P ♥ '73 GT 1.9FI 4S 3.44 ♥ '75 1900 1.9FI 4S 3.44 1980: ♥ '85 Bitter SC 3.9FI 5S 3.44P 2000: ♥ '09 Solstice GXP Coupe 2.0 SIDI VVT Turbo 5S 3.73P Last edited by tekenaar; 08-31-2006 at 12:27 PM. Reason: add info

09-12-2006	#14 (permalink)
GTJIM Old Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,686 Provided Answers: 12	Lucky You! From the pictures it looks a superb little car. 1) Check under the battery for rust 2) roll back the carpets and check for rust in the floor 3) Get the present owner to take you for a 5 or 10 mile drive to see how it runs when warmed up 4) Buy it *FAST* .. before the 'Sniper' wakes up .. or someone else swoops on it. If the milage is genuine and the rust checks out that is one quite rare wee beastie - well worth having even if it has a tiny bit of rust. Jealous! PS: What would a 'common' 1971 Mustang or Camaro cost today ?? __________________ GTJim Opel Owner since last Century! Copyright © 2000-2009 J D Henry All Rights Reserved Last edited by GTJIM; 09-12-2006 at 02:49 PM.

09-22-2006	#17 (permalink)
jlthunder 1000 Post Club Join Date: May 2003 Location: Salfordville, PA Posts: 2,143 Real Name: Jeff	tve 1974 Your e-bay listing has you located in West Lawn, PA. Which one? The one in Berks Co near Reading or Union County near Lewisburg. We have members in each area and they might be interested in looking at your car. Jeff __________________ 1972 Opel GT, Owner since 1983 2001 Saab 9-5 SE 3.0 Turbo V6 Weeeeeeeeeee!!! 1973 GT, Parted out, R.I.P. 1968 Kadette, Owner since 2006, Sold, 28 June 2008

09-12-2006	#11 (permalink)
kgalle Opeler Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 2	I may buy this 1900. Is there anything I should watch out for?

09-12-2006	#13 (permalink)
kgalle Opeler Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 2	Well. The auction has been over for a while and the "SNIPER" (who out-bid me by $2.00) has neglected to contact the seller. He's been in touch with me about coming out to take a look-see. I have been reading this forum and finding some superb information. I'd appreciate any additional tips you folks might be able to pass on. Thanks.. Heeps..

09-22-2006	#15 (permalink)
tve1974 Opeler Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PA Posts: 4	Someone alerted me that my car was being "talked about" on this site. I am the Seller on Ebay of the 71 opel 1900. This is the second time I tried selling on it on Ebay. The first time it sold, the guy never showed after much negotiation and it soured me and I figured I'd just keep it afterall. Then a year later I decided to give it another try as I don't get the time I'd like to to tinker with it. Wouldn't you know it, the SAME GUY won it again (different username so I didn't realize till afterwards). Long story short, he AGAIN tried to negotiated and never showed. This time I used Ebay's second-chance offer to offer it to the second highest bidder - kgalle. We set up a time for him to come see it, but he called and cancelled and now I haven't heard from him. I think Ebay needs to do more to protect sellers against this sort of thing since I have lost $$ twice now in listing it there. Anyway, I never even thought of opel clubs as a way to reach other opel enthusiasts (We are a small group aren't we!?). The car is still for sale although I will not list it on Ebay again as I have now learned my lesson! If anyone would like to contact me feel free!

09-22-2006	#19 (permalink)
MantAscona Kick a little asphalt Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,090	tve 1974, Why don't you bring the car to the October 7th Opel meet at my home in Plumsteadville Pa? That way everyone can get a good look at it and chances are someone will buy it. Duane __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten"

09-22-2006	#21 (permalink)
MantAscona Kick a little asphalt Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,090	Have you been talking to her again? Actually, I am working on getting another one, but it's not that Kadett. I believe you already know which one it is.... The trade off is that my Kadett will be for sale ........... or trade . Duane __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten"

09-22-2006	#22 (permalink)
jlthunder 1000 Post Club Join Date: May 2003 Location: Salfordville, PA Posts: 2,143 Real Name: Jeff	Duane; It is the one in my barn right?? __________________ 1972 Opel GT, Owner since 1983 2001 Saab 9-5 SE 3.0 Turbo V6 Weeeeeeeeeee!!! 1973 GT, Parted out, R.I.P. 1968 Kadette, Owner since 2006, Sold, 28 June 2008

09-22-2006	#24 (permalink)
MantAscona Kick a little asphalt Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,090	I think you're thinking of the wrong car. Oh, and I don't want an engine for the one I'm talking about. Duane __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten"

09-22-2006	#25 (permalink)
MantAscona Kick a little asphalt Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,090	Jeff, No give backs! Duane __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten"

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