Opel Sightings

[opelgt73]

I went to see those GT’s in New Jersey a few years ago. The guy had 36 or so. I drove all the way there from Cincinnati only to find out they were not as good as he lead me to believe, and heinously expensive at that. I wonder what happened to all of them....?

[rocknroll]

well he vanished 2 months after i bought the car from him..... he was trying to sell the gt i bought for $3500, but my dad talked him down to $2,000.....
the ignition on the car is really wierd...you put the key in and turn it then you have to press this button by the hood latch to turn it on ... it works very well though ..

Rock
Dan

[Marc]

Originally Posted by rocknroll Living in New Jersey ...i never see opel gts...

I live in New Jersey and own an Opel GT. As a matter of fact I hosted an outing at my house a couple of years back. Where are you located?

Originally Posted by rocknroll but i found an 70 gt on ebay that was in paterson NJ 4 years ago...

I also saw those GT's in Paterson off of Railroad Ave. The guy was quite a trip. If my memory serves me correctly, his name was Eddie Gazawie. Out of the 30 some-odd cars, only one or 2 were in reasonable shape. His prices were a bit high, but I enjoyed seeing so many GT's in one place.

Give me a shout!
Marc

[spamseptictank]

A couple of months ago, I caught sight of a GT headed north on I-95 near Titusville (FL). It was orange and on a trailer. I can't tell you the date, but I can tell you it was a Thursday around 1:30/2PM since I run to Melbourne on Thursdays.

[CAPTHOOKS]

On my way in to work i caught a glance at a opel blitz emblem on a newer wagon.Kewl i never had seen one on the road before.
Capt.

[kevinfier]

There was a letter from the owner of a white 71 GT w/ sunroof. They showed before and after pictures. Looked good, but did not say who owned it. Maybe someone on here?

[GT Tim]

I saw a white and primer spotted GT yesterday.It was in S.L.C. on 5600 S and 100 W.I was wondering if they are a member or if I need to go knock on the door?

[ben]

go knock on the door and see
had a guy come bye and want to trade his gt for my pick up said his gt has new motor but some body damage of other car still thinking about it want to see gt

[EJprovost]

[quote=GT Tim]I saw a white and primer spotted GT yesterday.It was in S.L.C. on 5600 S and 100 W.I was wondering if they are a member or if I need to go knock on the door?[/quote

I think I know who it is. There is a little off the road automotive repair shop on about 3rd west. Thats where they sent my GT for repair after David Early tires ran the electricity through my GT backwards and fried the electrical system. Can't remember the guys name right off hand, but its an elderly guy and his son. Just give me a moment for my senior moment to pass and I'll remember his name.

[EJprovost]

Originally Posted by ben go knock on the door and see had a guy come bye and want to trade his gt for my pick up said his gt has new motor but some body damage of other car still thinking about it want to see gt

Ben how exciting! Thinking of buying another GT? Call me when you get a chance OK.

[Paul]

I was traveling in Oklahoma City, OK yesterday around 1 PM and spotted a nice looking red GT. The Gt was behind me in light traffic traveling west bound on SW 44th between Walker Ave and Penn Ave.

The gentleman driving was alone and had a head frull of White hair. The car had some fairly wide tires and I noticed the Opel blitz logo on either some nice seats or seat covers.

Just wondering if it was someone on this site.

[okgt]

I was watching the origional 1974 Gone in 60 Seconds movie on Speed Vision this weekend and there is a GT shown up close and Buick Opel dealership in the background. A very entertaining documentary about the star, stuntman, director and producer of the movie by his widow. It is out on DVD according to the numerous commercials. Lots of cool 74 and older car memories, a must see!!

[okgt]

Today I saw a white? GT being trailered to the Tulsa dragstrip to race.
It has a dual quad carb tunnel ram setup and a large scoop mounted on top of the carbs. From the brief look I got it appeared to have been modified with care and looked fast.

[West Coast GT]

Anyone here belong to the red with black stripe Opel GT spotted in the Down River Cruise outside Detroit?

[spdkilz02]

that is Chris's GT (coolchrisp)...

[opelgt73]

Originally Posted by Marc I also saw those GT's in Paterson off of Railroad Ave. The guy was quite a trip. If my memory serves me correctly, his name was Eddie Gazawie. Out of the 30 some-odd cars, only one or 2 were in reasonable shape. His prices were a bit high, but I enjoyed seeing so many GT's in one place.

His prices were really high, about 3x what they were worth, and like you said only two were in resonable shape. He had them all shipped from Utah or AZ and was probably taking a huge loss on them. I have some pictures of the warehouse they were in around somewhere, I'll have to scan them in.

[matl59]

Gold color manta spotted on Rt. 30 in Vernon, CT yesterday afternoon. Just wondering if it was anyone on the site. I have an apartment about 2 miles from there. I think that was the first time I have ever driven down the road and found an opel coming the other direction, with exception to Carlisle.

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by matl59 Gold color manta spotted on Rt. 30 in Vernon, CT yesterday afternoon. Just wondering if it was anyone on the site. I have an apartment about 2 miles from there. I think that was the first time I have ever driven down the road and found an opel coming the other direction, with exception to Carlisle.

That's Mike Poletti (or his father). I went to high school with him... between him and his father they have 2 or 3 Opels still. When I moved from Vernon he became the last Opel owner in that town! AFAIK he does not visit this site at all.

Bob

[matl59]

When I moved from Vernon he became the last Opel owner in that town!

Not any more, my GT and I have moved in to town!

[kevinfier]

I spotted a yellow GT w/ grey primered left fender. It was headed south on I-155, about 20 miles south of Peoria, IL.
Anyone on here?

[coolchrisp]

Anyone here belong to the red with black stripe Opel GT spotted in the Down River Cruise outside Detroit?

thats me! thats my buddy in the passenger seat. so many people wanted me to peel out but i jsut didnt want to take the chance af messin sumthin up. those 245 tires are a bit big to try and spin!!

cool some one saw me!

[dcm013]

Sunday on my way home from Springfield I spotted a red GT crossing a bridge over the freeway as I was headed north on I75. I was somewhere around Monroe, MI. I think it was 4:30 or so. It didn't look red enough to be coolcrisp's.

[ddoyle]

Saterday afternoon, I-5 around Roseburg Oregon I spotted 2 pickups with trailers loaded with GT's. Heading south. Looked like the cars were fresh from the berry bushes or field. Funny I was on my way north with a truckload of Manta parts! Just wondering, anyone from the board?

Dan

[heimue]

I spotted a Manta in a movie that I've seen for many times, but I saw the Manta for the first time just yesterday: In the movie "Liar Liar", when Fletcher Reede (Jim Carrey) picks up his Mercedes convertible in the car compound, you can see the passenger side front fender and front bumper of a blue Manta in the background, mostly hidden behind other cars. Must be a late model, it looks like it has the big bumper on...

Dieter

[JudokaJohn]

Just got back from Texas Friday. while in my hotel room, i was watching the history channelone night. THere was a program about Boeing airplanes. i am in the aerospace field, and it is an interest of mine. they were showing some early footage of the 747 loading cargo. one scene had 3 or 4 brand new Opel Kadettes that were loaded on it. they were '69 or '70. it made my heart melt.