Opel 1900 Station Wagon/ Ascona-A Caravan

Brinki · 08-09-2005

Hello, from Germany!
Is there anyone in the US, who has an overview about the number of Opel 1900 Station Wagon still alive???

bye

Gary · 08-09-2005

Lets see... Gene (BQS4) has 3. I have 2. Rallybob has 1. Samdog has 1. That is at least 7 on the East Coast. George and nobody each have one in the Mid West. Anastomotors has 2. So that's 11 off the top of my head just on this site.

I think there are several others also.

nobody · 08-09-2005

Don't forget the 2 Jarrell found in the head count plus the blue one that's been for sale. Here in this area I've only seen 2 and both ended up being mine. I've been back to Colorado 17 years so lets just say they are kinda rare here.

kwilford · 08-10-2005

and my '75 SportWagon!

Sportwagon75 · 08-10-2005

I still have one and George (opelenvy) bought my 75 wagon that's probably the most pristine original wagon in the US today.

RallyBob · 08-10-2005

Originally Posted by Gary

Lets see... Gene (BQS4) has 3. I have 2. Rallybob has 1. Samdog has 1. That is at least 7 on the East Coast. George and nobody each have one in the Mid West. Anastomotors has 2. So that's 11 off the top of my head just on this site.

I think there are several others also.

Make that 2 for me. I have the '71 and the '75 wagon. Got rid of my '74 due to too much rust (Bill Daley parted that one out).

BQS4 · 08-10-2005

Mike Hurfy has one, OpelWagon in CA has one, there's about two more I can think of, but, don't know who owns them, so that's what, 18?

nobody · 08-10-2005

I knew they were rare but that number is extremely low. 18 that can be accuonted for is hard to believe. Ok 19 with the old bronze one of mine but still. Are they that rare?

BQS4 · 08-10-2005

Well Andreas Paassens has one that's about to go to SD, and I thought of the nice green CA 72 that was on Ebay then here, so that's 21. there's one here in GA somewhere I spent years trying to get the owner to sell me, so that's 22

namba209 · 08-10-2005

Paul Polacek has just posted 33 pics of his 70 wagon for sale on the classic opel site. Dave it looks to have a very pristine red interior. No price was given other than " leaving it up to y'all"

nobody · 08-10-2005

Actually I was going to black on the interior. Door panels will get colored, seats replaced and headliner custom done with a custom rear seat or just removed.

namba209 · 08-10-2005

Alrighty, I thought somewhere on the site you requested red interior pieces. Maybe for another of your cars. :o

Sportwagon75 · 08-10-2005

I almost forgot my rust bucket parts wagon...does that count?? It's one of the few wagons I've ever seen in the Fireglow orange color. So what's it up to now...23???

MikeyOne · 08-10-2005

... and I drive it every day. Its a 1974 in its original blue (and no roofrack). Its not a show car but I get at least one "would you sell that?" a week.

BQS4 · 08-11-2005

With mikeyone's, we're at 24.....

opelenvy · 08-11-2005

Marty Reimer in San Antonio has 2. That's 26.

manta73wi · 08-11-2005

#27 is the Kermit Green '74 wagon Gerry N (Opelmn70) bought from Mike Tracy recently when Mike went on his tour of duty overseas.

BQS4 · 08-11-2005

Hmm.... starting to add up here..lol

opelenvy · 08-11-2005

Originally Posted by namba209

Paul Polacek has just posted 33 pics of his 70 wagon for sale on the classic opel site. Dave it looks to have a very pristine red interior. No price was given other than " leaving it up to y'all"

That one is a Kadett L Wagon. Are we including those or just the 1900 (Ascona) wagons?
Because I know of a LOT of Kadett wagons.

BQS4 · 08-11-2005

I'm going by just what the title of the thread is about, the Ascona/Sportwagon. That's what Brinki is asking about.
Gene

opelwagon · 08-15-2005

These are the 3 Asconas at the OMC 2005 picnic/fun run, and these shots were all taken then.....they are still wet!

Fellow wagoneers Gary and KeithW had a chance to meet me in person and cruise the Malibu coast alongside Paul and I in our Ascona wagons....they were in their luxery rental car.

It was a great weekend and it's so great to have a turn around of popularity with the Ascona Sportwagons!!!!

For the record mine is a 74 with a bright white 2 stage paint (color change), new black interior with black headliner and door panels, tame subwoofers and dual 240 watt amp where rear seat used to be, mids in doors, tweets in vents on far left and right.
High compression 1900 from a 1970 GT with a stock 4 speed and weber.
My car is sweet and I do drive it regularly....for many years!

Betta Carotene · 08-15-2005

I did happen to catch a glimpse of larry's sportwagon. All I have to say is VERY COOL. Stereo sounds full without shaking all the glass in the car. The Rims do a good job of offsetting the car, and giving it a cool black and white theme. He even showed me some tricks to wagons!

azopelnut · 08-16-2005

Hello Beta Carotene
I was asking people at the picnic where is the guy from Bakersfield..never met!

The run up the coast was great and i should be posting some video of Larry and I playing tag up the Pacific Coast Highway in our Sportwagons..
Mine is a green 75 SW , lowered about 2 " and 15" BBS style wheels and a flat black hood,
It was a fantastic weekend!!!
The Sportwagon drove flawlessly from Yuma to LA all around and back 75 MPH with A/C through the 110 degree weather without breaking a sweat.
Thanks to Otto for suggesting water wetter and a 25% mix,,,the newer correct style stat also helped!!!

BQS4 · 08-16-2005

So that makes what...30 wagons so far?
Opelwagon;
The red one with the guy posed in front of it, that's Axel Knauf. I have spoken with him a time or two, but, have lost contact. Was he there at the meet? Does anyone have an e-address on him?

Sportwagon75 · 08-16-2005

Originally Posted by Betta Carotene

I He even showed me some tricks to wagons!

Can you share these "tricks" with the rest of us?? Always looking for new ideas and improvements!!!

08-09-2005	#1 (permalink)
Brinki Opeler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 32	Unanswered: Opel 1900 Station Wagon/ Ascona-A Caravan Hello, from Germany! Is there anyone in the US, who has an overview about the number of Opel 1900 Station Wagon still alive??? bye __________________ Opel Ascona; what else????

08-10-2005	#4 (permalink)
kwilford Über OpelGT.com Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,087 Real Name: Keith Wilford Provided Answers: 4	and my '75 SportWagon! __________________ Keith Wilford working on my '71 GT and '75 SportWagon

08-10-2005	#5 (permalink)
Sportwagon75 Opel Addict Since 73 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 423	Here!! I still have one and George (opelenvy) bought my 75 wagon that's probably the most pristine original wagon in the US today. __________________ Scott D.

08-10-2005	#7 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,027 Real Name: Gene Provided Answers: 12	Mike Hurfy has one, OpelWagon in CA has one, there's about two more I can think of, but, don't know who owns them, so that's what, 18? __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

08-10-2005	#9 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,027 Real Name: Gene Provided Answers: 12	Well Andreas Paassens has one that's about to go to SD, and I thought of the nice green CA 72 that was on Ebay then here, so that's 21. there's one here in GA somewhere I spent years trying to get the owner to sell me, so that's 22 __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

08-09-2005	#3 (permalink)
nobody No Access Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: in transit Posts: 3,873 Provided Answers: 1	Don't forget the 2 Jarrell found in the head count plus the blue one that's been for sale. Here in this area I've only seen 2 and both ended up being mine. I've been back to Colorado 17 years so lets just say they are kinda rare here.

08-10-2005	#8 (permalink)
nobody No Access Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: in transit Posts: 3,873 Provided Answers: 1	I knew they were rare but that number is extremely low. 18 that can be accuonted for is hard to believe. Ok 19 with the old bronze one of mine but still. Are they that rare?

08-10-2005	#10 (permalink)
namba209 6,000 Post Club Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Imperial Beach, CA South of San Diego Posts: 6,054 Provided Answers: 6	Paul Polacek has just posted 33 pics of his 70 wagon for sale on the classic opel site. Dave it looks to have a very pristine red interior. No price was given other than " leaving it up to y'all" __________________ Ron 72 GT 3.4L V-6/T-5/ZF posi - almost done - Just need AC installed. 75 Chevy monza 5.7L/TH350/Auburn 3.08 posi - Next

08-10-2005	#11 (permalink)
nobody No Access Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: in transit Posts: 3,873 Provided Answers: 1	Actually I was going to black on the interior. Door panels will get colored, seats replaced and headliner custom done with a custom rear seat or just removed.

08-10-2005	#12 (permalink)
namba209 6,000 Post Club Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Imperial Beach, CA South of San Diego Posts: 6,054 Provided Answers: 6	Alrighty, I thought somewhere on the site you requested red interior pieces. Maybe for another of your cars. :o __________________ Ron 72 GT 3.4L V-6/T-5/ZF posi - almost done - Just need AC installed. 75 Chevy monza 5.7L/TH350/Auburn 3.08 posi - Next

08-10-2005	#13 (permalink)
Sportwagon75 Opel Addict Since 73 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 423	One more I almost forgot my rust bucket parts wagon...does that count?? It's one of the few wagons I've ever seen in the Fireglow orange color. So what's it up to now...23??? __________________ Scott D.

08-10-2005	#14 (permalink)
MikeyOne Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los Angeles more or less Posts: 97	I've got a wagon! ... and I drive it every day. Its a 1974 in its original blue (and no roofrack). Its not a show car but I get at least one "would you sell that?" a week.

08-11-2005	#15 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,027 Real Name: Gene Provided Answers: 12	With mikeyone's, we're at 24..... __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

08-11-2005	#16 (permalink)
opelenvy Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cedar Park, TX ('Burb of Austin) Posts: 1,179 Real Name: George	Marty Reimer in San Antonio has 2. That's 26. __________________ Born to Drive 73 GT Sport suspension, lowered 2", polyurethane bushings, Koni Reds, adjustable pan hard rod, 205-60/13 Falcons on 13x6 aluminum rims, Ported intake, custom cold air intake, sprint exhaust manifold, 2" free flow exhaust, 4-core radiator, Getrag 5-speed, Momo steering wheel, Saks heavy duty clutch, Euro style driving lights, tinted windows, seats from Acura Integra, 3 point retractable seat belts from a '75 Manta, flush mount aircraft style gas cap

08-11-2005	#18 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,027 Real Name: Gene Provided Answers: 12	Hmm.... starting to add up here..lol __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

08-11-2005	#20 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,027 Real Name: Gene Provided Answers: 12	I'm going by just what the title of the thread is about, the Ascona/Sportwagon. That's what Brinki is asking about. Gene __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

08-15-2005	#22 (permalink)
Betta Carotene Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bakersfield, California Posts: 206 Real Name: Allan Wheeler	I did happen to catch a glimpse of larry's sportwagon. All I have to say is VERY COOL. Stereo sounds full without shaking all the glass in the car. The Rims do a good job of offsetting the car, and giving it a cool black and white theme. He even showed me some tricks to wagons! __________________ 73 Gt (RIP), 4 speed, 2.0L, 290H cam, weber, S-10 clutch w/ matched flywheel, sprint to a 2" pipe, Aluminum finned oil pan. SOLD! 70 Kadett Wagon 14k, 1.9L, Auto, weber

08-16-2005	#24 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,027 Real Name: Gene Provided Answers: 12	So that makes what...30 wagons so far? Opelwagon; The red one with the guy posed in front of it, that's Axel Knauf. I have spoken with him a time or two, but, have lost contact. Was he there at the meet? Does anyone have an e-address on him? __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon" Last edited by BQS4; 08-16-2005 at 08:32 AM.

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