1969 Opel GT 1.1 Registry

[MCfirstcarDad]

This is my first post so if this seems redundant please let me know and if this info is out there where can find it.

My son and I have just started restoring a 1969 GT with the 1.1 engine. This forum has been a great help determining where to look and what to look for to tell for sure that is all original parts etc. I would however like to compile a list of contacts and car information of people that have 1.1 1969’s. I guess what I am trying to say is I would like to start (if it doesn’t exists) a 1969 Opel GT 1.1 registry. Here is what I would like to include:

Your name and what state you are in

How long you have owned your car

Vin #

Paint code

Current paint color

Interior color

Engine SN

Unique markings to 1969 like

Indented area around the rear plate

What number is on the speedometer?

What date code is on the back of the gauges

If you could think of any other information that would be specific to 1969 GT 1.1 I would like to hear from you.

[MCfirstcarDad]

Owner: Ladd (Dad) & Sean (Son in photo 11 years ago) McCluskey
Location: South Dakota

Bought the car about 11 years ago, We drove it for two years then moved, Put it away until now, We just gave it to our 14 year old son Sean.

Vin 93 1866951

Engine block # 11srus-00826377

Color code of L 15 701

Painted Red

Tan (Buckskin) interior

Speedometer on front number W=1020

Speedometer date on back 5/69

Flat under rear plate

[Dave B]

Your name and what state you are in: New Hampshire

How long you have owned your car: 2 days, counting today :-)

Vin #: 931866748

Paint code: 15 701

Current paint color: Red now, but I think it was a dark green

Interior color: Saddle

Engine SN: SRUS-0062635

Unique markings to 1969 like

Indented area around the rear plate: No

What number is on the speedometer?: W=1020

What date code is on the back of the gauges: Haven't found it yet

Dave

[GTJIM]

Those VINs are not far apart!

93 1866951

93 1866748

Must have been assembled in the same batch.

[greenopelgt]

Ladd and Sean,
You guys already have my data don't you? Also, Sean did you get what I mailed you about 10 days ago?

Tom Adkins

[73Manta72gt]

Vin #931886621

Paint code DD 751 525

Current paint color gold

Interior color black

Engine SN

Unique markings to 1969 like

Indented area around the rear plate: yes

What number is on the speedometer? W=1020

Car has been parted out due to rust.

[FXpowered]

what are my chances of getting a 1.1 opel? are they pretty rare?

I'd want one over a 1.9.


also, which usually costs more(i would assume 1.1 would because there are less)

[73Manta72gt]

You need to look really hard to find one. I understand only 342 GTs were imported into the USA with the 1.1L engine..all in 1969

[FXpowered]

wow, yeah I'm not counting on that then.

1.9 it is

[Jonzo]

[IMG]
Just when you were about to give up on finding a model 93 (Opel GT 1100):
eBay Motors: Opel : Opel (item 170115604069 end time May-29-07 15:28:52 PDT)

Regal Gold color too.

Perhaps it's Agent 86's car?

Get smart! Buy this car and restore it!

Jonzo

[FXpowered]

ha, i saw that and thought "is that a 1.1... IT IS"

I'm not ready to buy yet though, hopefully next summer. I don't think i'd have the skills to take on a job of that size anyway. pretty massive rust

shame to see such a rare(and awsome) car in such a bad way.

[Mike Trout]

I will get all my info to yall soon let me go dig around in the car as much as i can
I do have a silver with red interior 69 1.1 sitting around

[73Manta72gt]

Vin #931859232

Paint code UU 741

Current paint color silver

Interior color red

Engine SN *11SRUS-0063007*

Unique markings to 1969 like

Indented area around the rear plate: No

What number is on the speedometer? W=1020

Runs and drives needs body work

[Peconga]

Originally Posted by Dave B Your name and what state you are in: New Hampshire How long you have owned your car: 2 days, counting today :-) Vin #: 931866748 Paint code: 15 701 Current paint color: Red now, but I think it was a dark green Interior color: Saddle Engine SN: SRUS-0062635 Unique markings to 1969 like Indented area around the rear plate: No What number is on the speedometer?: W=1020 What date code is on the back of the gauges: Haven't found it yet Dave

Paint code 15 would be British Racing Green, so you are correct about the original color on yours. I have one with the same paint code that was repainted metallic blue during the 1980s, but not under the hood so you can still see the original color. Interior code 701 is Saddle Tan, which was unique for 1969 being replaced by 721 Buckskin in later years. I believe Saddle Tan was only offered with British Racing Green cars, but I'll defer to the experts on that.

[Peconga]

Your name and what state you are in: Idaho

How long you have owned your car: 2 years

Vin #: 931805975

Paint code: 15 - British Racing Green

Current paint color: Dark metallic blue

Interior color: 701 - Saddle Tan (still original)

Engine SN: 11SRUS-0060482

Unique markings to 1969 like

Indented area around the rear plate: No

What number is on the speedometer?: Unknown

What date code is on the back of the gauges: Unknown

Miscellaneous Notes: I am the verified 3rd owner, all in Idaho. Car sold new in Spokane WA. 2nd owner bought it in 1975 as a 50th birthday present for herself. Had original engine rebuilt and repainted in non-original colors in the early 1980s. Car was retired and garage stored in 1992 (when she bought a new Mazda Miata). I bought from her in August 2006. All original except for paint. Totally rust-free car thanks to dry Idaho climate.