Barn Find: 14 Opels in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada

rbuhler · 08-30-2009

I just asked a man about an Opel Manta on his drive way (he's selling the house) he showed me 1 more inside the garage along with 3 GTs and he has 6 more GTs and 2 more Manta's in storage at another property thats for sale also. Thats a total of 14 Opels he wants me to make an offer on the lot. From what I saw the 3 GT's look real nice ,one is missing interior but he says he has enough parts seats, engines, trannies, to complete all the GT's. A big project but what would the cost be? He is in his sixties and wants to move back to Europe. Any thoughts? Check my photos of the 6 I've seen

kwilford · 08-31-2009

Originally Posted by rbuhler

I just asked a man about an Opel Manta on his drive way (he's selling the house) he showed me 1 more inside the garage along with 3 GTs and he has 6 more GTs and 2 more Manta's in storage at another property thats for sale also. Thats a total of 14 Opels he wants me to make an offer on the lot. From what I saw the 3 GT's look real nice ,one is missing interior but he says he has enough parts seats, engines, trannies, to complete all the GT's. A big project but what would the cost be? He is in his sixties and wants to move back to Europe. Any thoughts? Check my photos of the 6 I've seen

Is this is Winnipeg? What part? I am about two hours SE of there tonight at my cottage at Moose Lake (just North of Sprague). I grew up in Winnipeg and bought my current GT there back in '76. Hmm, how mad would Myrna be if we made a SMALL detour on the way home to Calgary tomorrow (well, actually as far as Moose Jaw and then on to Calgary Tuesday)? Oh oh, I was just given the answer. Anyway,what part of town does this guy live and what's his name? I can't believe that I don't know about his stash. Hey, is that a Rekord or Senator sedan I see in that one photo under the tree? I think Rionart (aka Rob Cassidy from Toronto) needs to take a road trip with a car carrier. Fourteen Opels in Winnipeg! Who'd have thunk!!!

Rionart · 08-31-2009

Originally Posted by kwilford

Hey, is that a Rekord or Senator sedan I see in that one photo under the tree? I think Rionart (aka Rob Cassidy from Toronto) needs to take a road trip with a car carrier. Fourteen Opels in Winnipeg! Who'd have thunk!!!

Looks like a Rekord Keith...
I'm heading in the opposite direction for the Newfie Targa....which may be a good thing under the circumstances..
Hey, if it keeps Myrna happy, tell her you are checking out the Manta's for me...

2 Fast 4 U · 08-31-2009

Originally Posted by kwilford

.......Hey, is that a Rekord or Senator sedan I see in that one photo under the tree?......

That's a "C" Rekord, If the rims are 4 bolt, if they are 5 bolt its an "A" Comodore.

vikesman101 · 08-31-2009

Im in Minneapolis.... might be a bit difficult getting any of them across the border though... lol

Tom

Dale .D · 08-31-2009

Originally Posted by vikesman101

Im in Minneapolis.... might be a bit difficult getting any of them across the border though... lol

Tom

Look in great shape compared to most barn finds.Get keith to take a look at them . He know a little bit about these things . !!!!

Phoenix · 09-02-2009

I would give up vital body parts for a Fastback Rekord C.

Phoenix · 09-02-2009

Originally Posted by baz

left one or right one ?

I wouldn't care. I'd have the Rekord to console me.

kwilford · 09-10-2009

I see that you have posted some more photos of the Winnipeg Opel find. Any more details available? I'll be coming through Winnipeg on October 3 to close the cottage, and back through October 5. I am not sure I'll have any time (likely on the Monday if at all) but drop me a PM with your phone number if you want to chat or better yet see some of these if I do get time. I see that you are in North Kildonan, so I might be able to drop by on the way to airport on Monday (I fly out at 8:00 pm and I am coming in from Hwy 1 east)

vikesman101 · 09-10-2009

WOW I had not seen the other pictures until now....... we have to save these cars. Some look in really decent shape. Did the owner ever ball park a price?

Tom

rbuhler · 10-12-2009

Sorry I hav'nt checked this thread, new to the forum I bought the 3 gts and he moved the other 3 to his other place. He has a 4 door Record 3 mantas 6 GT's and one other Opel not sure what it is.I was there last week to get some more parts and the copps showed up and gave him 30 days to get rid of the 2 on the driveway the rest are OK because he has them all in the oversized 2 car garage.

rbuhler · 10-12-2009

Just talked to the owner he's been offered $4000 for the lot and his house is up for sale I have no more room and no more cash

goodwinr · 10-12-2009

This seems like a great opportunity! I have a few questions:

What does he have left in terms of GT's?

What are the laws about getting them into the usa?

Thanks,

Rob

wklopf · 10-13-2009

Getting a car older than 25 years into the USA is fairly easy. I imported a 1962 Rekord Coupe from Europe this spring. There are some forms to fill out. You have to pay some import duty and post a small bond. What the bond is for I don't know. My biggest problem so far is waiting for the state to issue my title since the title I turned in is in Swedish! If any one really wants to know, I will look up what forms I had to fill out. Bill

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Phoenix Trouble Maker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Snellville, Ga Posts: 1,970 Real Name: Tony Holcomb	I would give up vital body parts for a Fastback Rekord C. __________________ Needs a 2dr Ascona, everyone else has one.

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kwilford Über OpelGT.com Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,087 Real Name: Keith Wilford	I see that you have posted some more photos of the Winnipeg Opel find. Any more details available? I'll be coming through Winnipeg on October 3 to close the cottage, and back through October 5. I am not sure I'll have any time (likely on the Monday if at all) but drop me a PM with your phone number if you want to chat or better yet see some of these if I do get time. I see that you are in North Kildonan, so I might be able to drop by on the way to airport on Monday (I fly out at 8:00 pm and I am coming in from Hwy 1 east) __________________ Keith Wilford working on my '71 GT and '75 SportWagon Last edited by Gary; 09-10-2009 at 07:22 AM.

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goodwinr Opeler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 34	What is left? This seems like a great opportunity! I have a few questions: What does he have left in terms of GT's? What are the laws about getting them into the usa? Thanks, Rob __________________ 1970 Opel Gt

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08-31-2009	#5 (permalink)
vikesman101 Opeler Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mn USA Posts: 149 Real Name: Tom	Im in Minneapolis.... might be a bit difficult getting any of them across the border though... lol Tom

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vikesman101 Opeler Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mn USA Posts: 149 Real Name: Tom	WOW I had not seen the other pictures until now....... we have to save these cars. Some look in really decent shape. Did the owner ever ball park a price? Tom

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wklopf Opeler Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 97 Real Name: William	Getting a car older than 25 years into the USA is fairly easy. I imported a 1962 Rekord Coupe from Europe this spring. There are some forms to fill out. You have to pay some import duty and post a small bond. What the bond is for I don't know. My biggest problem so far is waiting for the state to issue my title since the title I turned in is in Swedish! If any one really wants to know, I will look up what forms I had to fill out. Bill

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