Opel Sightings - Page 2

Matt M240Z · 02-18-2005

since the topic is up...has anyone seen any other old movies with an opel gt in it? i'd love to have a movie with a gt scene in it even if its just a small role like a gt pullin out of a gas station or somthn

Gordy · 02-19-2005

Owned a lot of GT's but never had a 1973. Apparently they dropped the GT emblems from the front fenders that year, based on the pictures of the untitled red one. True? Also about 5 years ago in Illinois their was a dealer here that had an untitled Opel GT( it was in the antique and classic car magazine, shown up on a dealer's display ramp). Seems to me I had called on it, and he said even though it was brand new, all of the rubber needed replacing, and the paint was faed some. Go figure.

baz · 02-19-2005

Originally Posted by Matt M240Z

since the topic is up...has anyone seen any other old movies with an opel gt in it? i'd love to have a movie with a gt scene in it even if its just a small role like a gt pullin out of a gas station or somthn

omega man -- chuck heston goes into a show room to steal a car and theres a gt in the show room

BQS4 · 02-19-2005

Probably one of the best, or longest scenes in a movie, somewhat involving a GT is the original 1974 sleeper hit "Gone in 60 Seconds" Directed, written, starred, and stunt driven by H.B. Halacki. It was later remade starring Nicolas Cage, but, no GT's were in it.

greensmurf20 · 02-19-2005

since i was very young my dad had always tried explaining what a opel gt was, all he could come up with "miniture corvette with frog-eyes". we were watching this movie on TNT one night, maybe was 6 or 7, and he come back from the bathroom and seen the last glimpse of it, "THERES AN OPEL BUB!!!" but i still missed it and went without seeing one until my internet days.

baz · 02-20-2005

Originally Posted by BQS4

Probably one of the best, or longest scenes in a movie, somewhat involving a GT is the original 1974 sleeper hit "Gone in 60 Seconds" Directed, written, starred, and stunt driven by H.B. Halacki. It was later remade starring Nicolas Cage, but, no GT's were in it.

now gene dont go telling porkys theres no acting in either of the gone films

opelbits · 02-23-2005

If I remember correctly, there is a GT (green one, I think) in the Woodstock movie. It was driving slow thru a crowd.

jeff denton · 02-24-2005

Meguiar's "Car Crazy" just showed us two GTs, and read a letter from a GT owner about compliments he received from a Porshe owner. One GT they pictured was a fixer upper, another was a real nice looking off-white one.

opelagain · 02-24-2005

There are 2 opel gt's here in roanoke VA that I know about. One is a parts car and the other is in the primer stage. Last time I checked they were sitting
at a body shop yard. The owner had the nicer one in paper for 2,500.00 but to me it was over priced. Interior was poor, and body work not that great. I didn't see the milage or hear it run, but to me it was worth about 1250.00.

There is also one in a Bradenton Fl salvage yard. It has been sitting for like 10 years now. The owner has title and said he would take 450 for it. The one bad thing, and this is a biggy is it had a sunroof. Yes had, so it has been rained in for many years and baked in the Florida sun.

jmowens · 02-25-2005

There is a red GT in the Gurley area (actually Big M) for anyone who knows. It was parked for the last 3-4 months - thought they had given up on it. Wanted several times to stop and see if they wanted to part with it - but lack of $ stopped me. I noticed 2 Sundays ago that they have it back up in the driveway, looks like it may be running again. Tarp in the driver's side window tells me must be missing some glass. Does this one belong to anyone on this site?

Also - when I was about 15 (15 years ago) and I had my '73 GT, my dad took me to see a guy - I think in Madison (outskirts of Huntsville) who had an amazing number of GT's in various states... probably 10-15 of them total. Neither of us can remember who or where, though. So if you are on the site, even thought I can't find the dough to by myself one now, it would be nice to look at some close up

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BQS4 · 02-25-2005

jmowens;
The guy's name is Marc Whitfield, he actually lives in Ardmore, AL but, has the farm in Madison. The last I spoke to him, he still had a lot of GTs left. I can't vouch for the shape they're in.
Gene

Gary · 02-25-2005

jmowens - Off topic but, is there a bottled water company in the Huntsville area? The company I work for is based out of Huntsville and I'm looking for a bottle of "Huntsville Water" for a gag gift.

PM me if there is.

BTW, I may be heading down there for some training in a few months.

opelgtguy · 02-25-2005

"Huntsville Water" for a gag
Hey Gary ........
That's a bit harsh, isn't it ?

opeldean · 06-08-2005

craig, a friend, spotted a gt in for repairs at a local shop not far from my work.

it was a few miles from work,

it is possibly one of the nicest gts I have ever seen.

electric windows! interior /exterior/engine bay/new paint/its a 73 with BMW wheels..i will try to get some photos tomorrow. i left my card on his car..i will try to get him to this site

ben · 06-08-2005

hey maxwell smart drive one you in the get smart sitcom with 99

nbrcrnchr · 06-08-2005

Spotted a GT in Canton, MS about a year ago on Hwy 51 while I was moving to tupelo.

Also in the movies - a gt toward the end of Gumball Rally during the scene with the two girls in the porsche, in LA, while they were being followed by the motorcycle cops.

Bob

opelgt73 · 06-09-2005

Originally Posted by BQS4

jmowens;
The guy's name is Marc Whitfield, he actually lives in Ardmore, AL but, has the farm in Madison. The last I spoke to him, he still had a lot of GTs left. I can't vouch for the shape they're in.
Gene

Yup I've met him too. He helped me out when I was living in Alabama and the rear end went out in my GT. Went up to his house and swapped it out in his driveway. He was a nice guy, I wanted to see if he would part with any of the GT's he had left but he never responded to the emails I sent.

spdkilz02 · 06-09-2005

i know of a gt just sitting in a guys garage in ohio by me. he doesnt even move it. u can see it from the highway.

gtmerk · 06-09-2005

My brother is all stoked for opels since I got my gt, so he calls me whailing over these two young girlies in a pink GT with a Pink Panther bobbling in the rear window... thaught that was pretty comical!!

Anyone know this car?? would be cool to rev up next to em though..

kwilford · 06-09-2005

Originally Posted by gtmerk

My brother is all stoked for opels since I got my gt, so he calls me whailing over these two young girlies in a pink GT with a Pink Panther bobbling in the rear window... thaught that was pretty comical!! Anyone know this car?? would be cool to rev up next to em though..

Sounds like Dale Chaudiere's daughter Ashley and maybe one of her friends. They live somewhere near Tacoma WA I believe. Did it have the headlights up and were there eye-lashes?

opelgt73 · 06-09-2005

Originally Posted by kwilford

Sounds like Dale Chaudiere's daughter Ashley and maybe one of her friends. They live somewhere near Tacoma WA I believe. Did it have the headlights up and were there eye-lashes?

I showed my girlfriend a picture of that car a few weeks ago and now she HAS to have one.

opeldean · 06-10-2005

he seems to have the bug. i admired his 73 gt.

sweet ,isnt it?

mjewell · 06-11-2005

is this someone we know in our area?? i have never seen this car, unless it is the on i used to see in shawnee.

opeldean · 06-13-2005

Mike: It was across the street from Rosedale BBQ on SW blvd in KC MO, at a car reapir shop

ah ha · 06-17-2005

I spotted a yellow gt on water st. today.Downtown santa cruz Ca.
I also know of one in a guy's back yard.(not running).
I did my first road trip last weekend to half moon bay.It was flawless.

02-18-2005	#26 (permalink)
Matt M240Z Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 127	Opel pride since the topic is up...has anyone seen any other old movies with an opel gt in it? i'd love to have a movie with a gt scene in it even if its just a small role like a gt pullin out of a gas station or somthn

02-19-2005	#29 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,027 Real Name: Gene	Probably one of the best, or longest scenes in a movie, somewhat involving a GT is the original 1974 sleeper hit "Gone in 60 Seconds" Directed, written, starred, and stunt driven by H.B. Halacki. It was later remade starring Nicolas Cage, but, no GT's were in it. __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

02-19-2005	#30 (permalink)
greensmurf20 OPEL-LESS!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gobles michigan 49055 Posts: 2,112	since i was very young my dad had always tried explaining what a opel gt was, all he could come up with "miniture corvette with frog-eyes". we were watching this movie on TNT one night, maybe was 6 or 7, and he come back from the bathroom and seen the last glimpse of it, "THERES AN OPEL BUB!!!" but i still missed it and went without seeing one until my internet days. __________________ previousely owned 8 GTs and 1 manta. currently own 92 25th anniversary Z28. Ttop, 350, T56 swap, many upgrades, basically a complete restore. 67 chevy sportvan deluxe....next in line.

02-23-2005	#32 (permalink)
opelbits Detritus Maximus Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 1,160	If I remember correctly, there is a GT (green one, I think) in the Woodstock movie. It was driving slow thru a crowd. __________________ "No, it's not fiberglass." "No, the motor is not in the back." "No, your friend in high school did not 'peg' his speedometer."

02-24-2005	#33 (permalink)
jeff denton former opel racer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: near some glaciers Posts: 2,863 Real Name: Jeff "Oh-Oh" Denton	Meguiar's "Car Crazy" just showed us two GTs, and read a letter from a GT owner about compliments he received from a Porshe owner. One GT they pictured was a fixer upper, another was a real nice looking off-white one. __________________ No Opels were harmed in the filming of this movie. However two Mustangs, a Pinto, and a Capri were hospitalized. One Mustang was euthanized the next morning.

02-19-2005	#27 (permalink)
Gordy Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Loves Park, IL (Rockford area) Posts: 804	Owned a lot of GT's but never had a 1973. Apparently they dropped the GT emblems from the front fenders that year, based on the pictures of the untitled red one. True? Also about 5 years ago in Illinois their was a dealer here that had an untitled Opel GT( it was in the antique and classic car magazine, shown up on a dealer's display ramp). Seems to me I had called on it, and he said even though it was brand new, all of the rubber needed replacing, and the paint was faed some. Go figure.

02-24-2005	#34 (permalink)
opelagain Opeler Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: virginia Posts: 19	There are 2 opel gt's here in roanoke VA that I know about. One is a parts car and the other is in the primer stage. Last time I checked they were sitting at a body shop yard. The owner had the nicer one in paper for 2,500.00 but to me it was over priced. Interior was poor, and body work not that great. I didn't see the milage or hear it run, but to me it was worth about 1250.00. There is also one in a Bradenton Fl salvage yard. It has been sitting for like 10 years now. The owner has title and said he would take 450 for it. The one bad thing, and this is a biggy is it had a sunroof. Yes had, so it has been rained in for many years and baked in the Florida sun.

02-25-2005	#35 (permalink)
jmowens Lurker of the Opel Forums Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Huntsville (actually Hazel Green), AL Posts: 41	Huntsville AL area There is a red GT in the Gurley area (actually Big M) for anyone who knows. It was parked for the last 3-4 months - thought they had given up on it. Wanted several times to stop and see if they wanted to part with it - but lack of $ stopped me. I noticed 2 Sundays ago that they have it back up in the driveway, looks like it may be running again. Tarp in the driver's side window tells me must be missing some glass. Does this one belong to anyone on this site? Also - when I was about 15 (15 years ago) and I had my '73 GT, my dad took me to see a guy - I think in Madison (outskirts of Huntsville) who had an amazing number of GT's in various states... probably 10-15 of them total. Neither of us can remember who or where, though. So if you are on the site, even thought I can't find the dough to by myself one now, it would be nice to look at some close up . __________________ Michael Owens "I wish I'd never sold my '73 GT"

02-25-2005	#36 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,027 Real Name: Gene	jmowens; The guy's name is Marc Whitfield, he actually lives in Ardmore, AL but, has the farm in Madison. The last I spoke to him, he still had a lot of GTs left. I can't vouch for the shape they're in. Gene __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

02-25-2005	#38 (permalink)
opelgtguy Opel-ing since '74 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hatboro, PA Posts: 810 Real Name: Rick	"Huntsville Water" for a gag Hey Gary ........ That's a bit harsh, isn't it ?

06-08-2005	#39 (permalink)
opeldean 1000 Post Club Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Overland Park KS Posts: 1,999	yellow restored gt..AWESOME in KC MO craig, a friend, spotted a gt in for repairs at a local shop not far from my work. it was a few miles from work, it is possibly one of the nicest gts I have ever seen. electric windows! interior /exterior/engine bay/new paint/its a 73 with BMW wheels..i will try to get some photos tomorrow. i left my card on his car..i will try to get him to this site __________________ Thank you members of opelgt.com for helping me on a 5 year reconstruction of the most beautiful car in the world Celeste: 1917,cc ,getrag resealed, 2liter Intake valves,ported,ISKY cam on solids,Opel forged rods,9.52 compression,total seal gapless,oil dam,RB gasket mod., DCOE side drafts,sprint,2in straight exhaust,pertronix,OMNI paint,SACHS clutch,OGTS & Kadette sway bars,Manta finned pan,3 V clock,Ball joints and Poly all... SAA-WEET!

06-08-2005	#41 (permalink)
nbrcrnchr Opeler Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tupelo Mississippi Posts: 67	Spotted a GT in Canton, MS about a year ago on Hwy 51 while I was moving to tupelo. Also in the movies - a gt toward the end of Gumball Rally during the scene with the two girls in the porsche, in LA, while they were being followed by the motorcycle cops. Bob

06-09-2005	#43 (permalink)
spdkilz02 1000 Post Club Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 1,734	i know of a gt just sitting in a guys garage in ohio by me. he doesnt even move it. u can see it from the highway.

06-09-2005	#44 (permalink)
gtmerk Opeler Join Date: May 2005 Location: lynnwood wa Posts: 27	the pink prowler My brother is all stoked for opels since I got my gt, so he calls me whailing over these two young girlies in a pink GT with a Pink Panther bobbling in the rear window... thaught that was pretty comical!! Anyone know this car?? would be cool to rev up next to em though..

06-11-2005	#48 (permalink)
mjewell Opel Junkie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: kansas, gardner, kansas city Posts: 116	where did you see it? is this someone we know in our area?? i have never seen this car, unless it is the on i used to see in shawnee. __________________ GM products are not Opels!

06-13-2005	#49 (permalink)
opeldean 1000 Post Club Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Overland Park KS Posts: 1,999	repair shop Mike: It was across the street from Rosedale BBQ on SW blvd in KC MO, at a car reapir shop __________________ Thank you members of opelgt.com for helping me on a 5 year reconstruction of the most beautiful car in the world Celeste: 1917,cc ,getrag resealed, 2liter Intake valves,ported,ISKY cam on solids,Opel forged rods,9.52 compression,total seal gapless,oil dam,RB gasket mod., DCOE side drafts,sprint,2in straight exhaust,pertronix,OMNI paint,SACHS clutch,OGTS & Kadette sway bars,Manta finned pan,3 V clock,Ball joints and Poly all... SAA-WEET!

06-17-2005	#50 (permalink)
ah ha Opeler Join Date: May 2005 Location: ca. Posts: 33	yellow gt I spotted a yellow gt on water st. today.Downtown santa cruz Ca. I also know of one in a guy's back yard.(not running). I did my first road trip last weekend to half moon bay.It was flawless.

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