Anyone seen this GT?

CDN OpelNut · 10-06-2008

The red Lenk GT in this photo used to reside just outside of Vancouver and was an extremely beautiful car. I lost track of them in 1997 or so but I know he was selling the car to finance another project and it eventually went somewhere in the States. I'm curious more than anything, but does anyone know where it ended up?

These photos are from the 93 or 94 Tacoma event.

dallasmanta · 10-06-2008

I believe this is the car bought by Richard and Patty in Wichata falls. Saw it this weekend for the Texas meet. Still looks great. Ron

opelnut_1 · 10-07-2008

Originally Posted by dallasmanta

I believe this is the car bought by Richard and Patty in Wichata falls. Saw it this weekend for the Texas meet. Still looks great. Ron

I was at the Tx meet as well an Richard had mentioned to me the kit was put on in Canada. It was done real well there is still no cracking, Looks perfect

opeljohn · 10-07-2008

I think it is the one that got rear ended on it's way to the 2000 OMC picnic. There were a couple of Opel on Opel accidents that year.

opelnut_1 · 10-07-2008

Originally Posted by opeljohn

I think it is the one that got rear ended on it's way to the 2000 OMC picnic. There were a couple of Opel on Opel accidents that year.

I believe the one rear ended in california belonged to Dennis of opel gt source and has since been repaired. Dennis's does not have the lenk sticker across the wind shield an Richards of Tx does

opelwasp · 10-08-2008

That is not Dennis' car. He has a targa top and the Lenk California style spoiler. I also know because I was the guy that tagged his car in 2000 with my Manta which Jonzo now owns.

opelenvy · 10-08-2008

I saw Richard and Patty's car after it was "tagged".

This picture was taken Oct 2000 at our Waco, TX meet.
You can't tell in the picture, but it was wearing the damage.

CDN OpelNut · 10-08-2008

Curiosity satisfied! Thanks guys, It looks like the car went to a good and active Opel home.

Jonzo · 10-08-2008

That is not Dennis' car. He has a targa top and the Lenk California style spoiler. I also know because I was the guy that tagged his car in 2000 with my Manta which Jonzo now owns.

Say what? If my Manta (that opelwasp used to own) was ever involved in an accident I sure couldn't tell! Please tell me more about "our" Blue Max.

By the way, the ol Blue Max is still awaiting restoration. But I have had some success obtaining the proper blue corduroy seat covers with help from Charles Goin. In fact I've been able to source most of the hard to get parts' i.e. sunroof seals, rubber bumper overiders, etc. So I'm hopeful that I can get this Manta properly restored and back on the road in the not to distant future.

Jonzo

RallyBob · 10-08-2008

Originally Posted by opelwasp

That is not Dennis' car. He has a targa top and the Lenk California style spoiler. I also know because I was the guy that tagged his car in 2000 with my Manta which Jonzo now owns.

How did I not meet you Chris? I remember that situation quite well, I was there at the 2000 OMC meet and saw Dennis' GT literally minutes after the crash happened.

Guess that was pre-OpelGT.com anyway, I didn't know who 'Opelwasp' was and nobody knew who 'Rallybob' was either!

opelwasp · 10-08-2008

Originally Posted by Jonzo

Say what? If my Manta (that opelwasp used to own) was ever involved in an accident I sure couldn't tell! Please tell me more about "our" Blue Max.

By the way, the ol Blue Max is still awaiting restoration. But I have had some success obtaining the proper blue corduroy seat covers with help from Charles Goin. In fact I've been able to source most of the hard to get parts' i.e. sunroof seals, rubber bumper overiders, etc. So I'm hopeful that I can get this Manta properly restored and back on the road in the not to distant future.

Jonzo

You see the rust spot on the paint on the very tip of the nose on the Manta? That is the only damage the car sustained. I hit Dennis' car square in the back doing about 15 mph. It destroyed his back panel, but only chipped the paint from the manta.

Jonzo · 10-08-2008

Thanks for the info opelwasp.
I guess that must be one hard-nosed Opel Manta even with the thin bumpers!
-Jonzo

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10-06-2008	#2 (permalink)
dallasmanta Opeler Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: dallas texas Posts: 128 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I believe this is the car bought by Richard and Patty in Wichata falls. Saw it this weekend for the Texas meet. Still looks great. Ron

10-07-2008	#4 (permalink)
opeljohn Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Springfield IL Posts: 327 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I think it is the one that got rear ended on it's way to the 2000 OMC picnic. There were a couple of Opel on Opel accidents that year.

10-08-2008	#6 (permalink)
opelwasp Non Civilian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Between Chico and Sac, CA Posts: 1,371 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	That is not Dennis' car. He has a targa top and the Lenk California style spoiler. I also know because I was the guy that tagged his car in 2000 with my Manta which Jonzo now owns.

10-08-2008	#7 (permalink)
opelenvy Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cedar Park, TX ('Burb of Austin) Posts: 1,085 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I saw Richard and Patty's car after it was "tagged". This picture was taken Oct 2000 at our Waco, TX meet. You can't tell in the picture, but it was wearing the damage.

10-08-2008	#8 (permalink)
CDN OpelNut 1971 GT Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Trail, British Columbia Posts: 424 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Curiosity satisfied! Thanks guys, It looks like the car went to a good and active Opel home.

10-08-2008	#12 (permalink)
Jonzo Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 200 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Thanks for the info opelwasp. I guess that must be one hard-nosed Opel Manta even with the thin bumpers! -Jonzo

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