Asconas - Page 3

BQS4 · 12-30-2003

Otto;
There have been a few 4dr 74 and 75 models show up on the German Ebay. As for the 74 FSM, I think Tom Cavataio has one or two.

anastosmotors · 12-30-2003

here's my 73 4-door

anastosmotors · 12-30-2003

here's my Ascona race car... with Bob's help it might be on a race track next year...

Sportwagon75 · 12-31-2003

Here's my 75 Sportwagon. At this point it's stock except for Pertronix ignition. However, I have a front air dam on the way for it and I'm considering a Getrag 5-speed. And now you guys have got me thinking about lowering it....they really DO look sharp lowered.

ascona · 12-31-2003

Originally posted by Sportwagon75
Here's my 75 Sportwagon. At this point it's stock except for Pertronix ignition. However, I have a front air dam on the way for it and I'm considering a Getrag 5-speed. And now you guys have got me thinking about lowering it....they really DO look sharp lowered.

Where are you gettin' the airdam? Is that a Manta behind the wagon? Piccie of that? I can't get enough piccies of these Opels!!

Storn · 12-31-2003

Originally posted by anastosmotors
here's my 73 4-door

They are very beautifull

Greeting for all from Poland

tekenaar · 12-31-2003

Originally posted by BQS4
Otto;
There have been a few 4dr 74 and 75 models show up on the German Ebay.
. . . .

Should've looked in my own "US Opel Models" HTMLs. NO 4-doors were imported in '74 and '75, so no "fat bumper" 1900s.

Here's my 1100 original miles '75 1900:

ascona · 12-31-2003

Originally posted by tekenaar
Here's my 1100 original miles '75 1900:

1100??? Your kidding, right? More info. please?!?!

BQS4 · 12-31-2003

Ascona;
There's a KAMEI airdam on the German Ebay right now, here's the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ory=40241&rd=1
Just be sure to e-mail the seller first and find out about if he/she will be willing to ship to the US. I can help get it shipped here, if need be.

ascona · 12-31-2003

Originally posted by BQS4
Ascona;
There's a KAMEI airdam on the German Ebay right now, here's the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ory=40241&rd=1
Just be sure to e-mail the seller first and find out about if he/she will be willing to ship to the US. I can help get it shipped here, if need be.

I don't need a front spoiler. I was jus' curious where the other guy (sorry I forgot who posted it) was getting his. I saw an Ascona rear deck spoiler on German ebay once. I considered getting it, buy I think the cars look better w/o. Have you ever seen one? I have a pic. on my home computer as I'm on vaca. in Fla. right now. I've been lookin' all over for Opels here to get a pic. None so far. I saw a GT last year when I was here in Clearwater.
if I ever get all the parts I need to build my Mantascona I'll be lookin' for a Manta frt. dam. I was thinkin' if I got a shell w/o a motor or tranny, I would put a 320i motor in it. I have 3 320i motors w/3 5-speeds & one 4 speed. I would throw on one of my 2002 carb. intake manifolds, a weber, & of course a 5-speed.

tekenaar · 12-31-2003

Originally posted by ascona
1100??? You're kidding, right? More info. please?!?!

Actually, NO!

Otto's 1100 mile '75 Ascona A

My '69 Kadett, which I drove back to Texas from Seattle a couple of months ago and is also in my gallery, had just over 26K original miles on it, though now it has just over 30K. It has already been to Houston and back for our Fall OAA meet since my trip back from Seattle . . . well over 3,000 miles in the space of about 3 weeks, on POINTS and partly on original Solex, no less!

kwilford · 12-31-2003

So how about that contrast photo of the Lex compared to the
Opel...

One 2002 Lexus IS300, with TTE (Team Toyota Europe) springs (and other assorted go-fast goodies). And one 1975 Opel Ascona SportWagon, with the engine at the machine shop, and everything else in the back (including the tranny, spare parts & Bosch EFI):

ascona · 12-31-2003

Originally posted by tekenaar
Actually, NO!

Otto's 1100 mile '75 Ascona A

That odometer went around the block once already, right? I had dreams a couple of years ago that I was on the dealer lot buying another brand new Opel Ascona. Since I got mine 2 years ago from Ca....the dreams have disappeared.

IF YOU EVER DECIDE TO SELL THE '75, EMAIL ME!!!!!!!!!!!
I HAVE A HEATED/CLIMATE CONTROLLED BAY WAITNG FOR THAT CAR.I WILL TAKE OUT ANOTHER HOME EQUITY LOAN. I AM NOT KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Sportwagon75 · 12-31-2003

"Where are you gettin' the airdam? Is that a Manta behind the wagon? Piccie of that?"

I got the air dam from German Ebay and I'm having it shipped here. Here's a wider angle photo that you requested...but I sold the blue one.

Sportwagon75 · 12-31-2003

By the way Otto....I'm still envious over that red Ascona...and I'd like to know how you got that guy to end the auction early. I wanted that car too.

I bought a two-door Ascona coupe in the Spring that has 45,000 original miles. It sat for 8 years and I just got it running last weekend...but it will require a great deal of additional work to make it roadworthy.

tekenaar · 01-01-2004

Originally posted by ascona
That odometer went around the block once already, right?
. . .

IF YOU EVER DECIDE TO SELL THE '75, EMAIL ME!!!!!!!!!!!
I HAVE A HEATED/CLIMATE CONTROLLED BAY WAITNG FOR THAT CAR.I WILL TAKE OUT ANOTHER HOME EQUITY LOAN. I AM NOT KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

What about ORIGINAL miles, did you not understand?!

OK, for the FINAL time, here's the story.

I purchased this "never titled until 3/12/2003", "never registered anywhere" car from the original, Akron, Ohio dealer in July 2003 and titled and registered it (2nd title, 1st registration (plates) ever) in Texas in September. The original dealer, now 79 and retired, took this untitled car, built in 3/75, off his showroom floor and put it in storage for 28 years until he titled it, specifically to sell it, in March of 2003.

NOTHING has been "restored" or altered on this car save the "Rallye gauges" set and tach (all pieces also date-stamped 3/75), which I found in the trunk after the car's delivery here. I changed the resonator, which was holed by rust (they DID start and run the car for a bit several times each year), for an NOS "Rallye" piece I found in NC. I'm happy to say that I've also located and purchased a pair of Bosch Rallye lights for it in Germany, which I plan to install soon.

The car came with no radio (uncut dash) and I don't plan on changing this. This car is SO original that it still has all the factory assembly stickers, stamps and grease pencil marks everywhere AND the original glue marks of the manufacturers build/pricing sheets on the inside of the driver-side rear window! It still rides on the original 165SR13, "Made in Luxembourg" radials too.

There you have it . . . the WHOLE story!

tekenaar · 01-01-2004

Originally posted by Sportwagon75
By the way Otto....I'm still envious over that red Ascona...and I'd like to know how you got that guy to end the auction early. I wanted that car too. I bought a two-door Ascona coupe in the Spring that has 45,000 original miles. It sat for 8 years and I just got it running last weekend...but it will require a great deal of additional work to make it roadworthy.

It's actually Fireglo . . . and why, exactly, would I reveal "Trade" secrets?!

ascona · 01-01-2004

TEKENAAR:

Do you have any photos of the engine bay? Or the trunk interior?
Thanks,
jon (ascona)

BQS4 · 01-01-2004

I knew I had this, but, didn't want to say anything till I dig it out of my ever growing stash of Opel info and tid-bits. This is an article from either Motor Trend or Car & Driver magazine, circa mid-70's. It proves how close GM/Opel actually came to doing this at the factory!

12-31-2003	#65 (permalink)
Sportwagon75 Opel Addict Since 73 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 417 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Asconas By the way Otto....I'm still envious over that red Ascona...and I'd like to know how you got that guy to end the auction early. I wanted that car too. I bought a two-door Ascona coupe in the Spring that has 45,000 original miles. It sat for 8 years and I just got it running last weekend...but it will require a great deal of additional work to make it roadworthy.

12-30-2003	#51 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 4,947 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Otto; There have been a few 4dr 74 and 75 models show up on the German Ebay. As for the 74 FSM, I think Tom Cavataio has one or two.

12-31-2003	#59 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 4,947 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Ascona; There's a KAMEI airdam on the German Ebay right now, here's the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ory=40241&rd=1 Just be sure to e-mail the seller first and find out about if he/she will be willing to ship to the US. I can help get it shipped here, if need be.

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ascona BMW 02/320i EATER! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ivoryton, CT. Posts: 43 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	TEKENAAR: Do you have any photos of the engine bay? Or the trunk interior? Thanks, jon (ascona)

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Sportwagon75 Opel Addict Since 73 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 417 Classified Rating: 0% (0)