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msantis · 11-12-2008

Hey everyone I am getting the itch to own another Opel GT. I don't have one now but I have owned 3 in the past. A '71 in high school and college, a '72 California GT, and a '73 German GT/J. I had the '72 and the '73 when I was stationed in Germany. Sure would like to have all those back. Here are some pictures of them the dark blue would be the '71 model and the two yellow ones are the '72 and '73. I'm sure you can pick out the German one from the California car. I'm going to be looking for another one real soon.

Gordy · 11-12-2008

Nice cars! You can only go so long between Opels! Will you be looking for a project car are a ready to go? Keep us posted! Gordy

rrossjr · 11-12-2008

Originally Posted by msantis

Hey everyone I am getting the itch to own another Opel GT...

Hey Mike,
Welcome. You've certainly come to the right place for unsolicited encouragement regarding the scratching of that itch. (I say go for it

) Nice cars, by the way. Did the GT/J ever make it back to the states? Pretty rare bird over here.
Cheers,
Ron in Indy

msantis · 11-12-2008

I'm looking for something inbetween. It all depends what I can find for the price. Doesn't it always? I have had experience rebuilding the Blue '71 so I can guess what I'm up against. As for rrossjr, no the GT/J didn't come back over with me. Neither did the California GT or my '78 BMW M5. Ah, life's little regrets.

yellaopelgt · 11-12-2008

Welcome to the site! I was wondering if the GT-J came equipped with a radio? It looks like the J's pass. side rear view mirror mounted on the front fender took place of the American versions antenna? Or is that the antenna mounted on the roof in the back? I've never seen one in person so I was just curious?
Thanks,
Joe

msantis · 11-12-2008

That is an antenna on the roof and the car did come with a radio. Compared to the other GTs I've owned, the blind spot disappears with the passenger side mirror mounted that far forward.

lezliewk · 11-13-2008

Welcome to the site, This is the place to be. I lived in Tampa for about 13 years. town and country. Had a 1970 GT when I lived there. That was in 1970 by the way, again welcome

69opelgtfvr · 11-13-2008

Beautiful cars! It must have been hard for you to part with them, and I can see why you never really got over them... I especially like the styling on your '71, the wheels, spoilers and louvers really add to the look. I think you had the same spoilers on that car as I have on my '69. One other thing, is that a CB radio antennae on the back deck of the '71? That looks totally boss!

OpelJim · 11-13-2008

Originally Posted by msantis

Hey everyone I am getting the itch to own another Opel GT. I don't have one now but I have owned 3 in the past. A '71 in high school and college, a '72 California GT, and a '73 German GT/J. I had the '72 and the '73 when I was stationed in Germany. Sure would like to have all those back. Here are some pictures of them the dark blue would be the '71 model and the two yellow ones are the '72 and '73. I'm sure you can pick out the German one from the California car. I'm going to be looking for another one real soon.

I do have a nice 1970 GT with 87,000 miles ready to roll!!

Contact Jim at usaopel@usa.com

msantis · 11-13-2008

Yea, there is a CB antenna on the '71. I owned it back in the late '70s and early '80s and used to talk to the truckers for traffic information ; )

Anonymous D · 11-13-2008

An article, written to inform new Opel buyers & owners, can be read here:

GT "Things to Know"

blitz74 · 11-15-2008

What wheels are those on your 71? Looks awesome!

msantis · 11-16-2008

I can't remember and actually considered asking the forum. I'd like to get them for my next GT. Maybe there is something similar out there today.

BQS4 · 11-16-2008

Originally Posted by blitz74

What wheels are those on your 71? Looks awesome!

They're American Racing "Spector" mags, shown here in the middle of the right column. I have a set of these on my wife's Sportwagon.

Old school American Racing wheels 2. - Opel Photo Gallery

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yellaopelgt No....its not a Buick.... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 961 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Welcome to the site! I was wondering if the GT-J came equipped with a radio? It looks like the J's pass. side rear view mirror mounted on the front fender took place of the American versions antenna? Or is that the antenna mounted on the roof in the back? I've never seen one in person so I was just curious? Thanks, Joe Last edited by yellaopelgt; 11-12-2008 at 10:33 PM..

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Anonymous D Opeler Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 408 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Information An article, written to inform new Opel buyers & owners, can be read here: GT "Things to Know"

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Gordy Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Loves Park, IL (Rockford area) Posts: 618 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Nice cars! You can only go so long between Opels! Will you be looking for a project car are a ready to go? Keep us posted! Gordy

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msantis Mike Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 5 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I'm looking for something inbetween. It all depends what I can find for the price. Doesn't it always? I have had experience rebuilding the Blue '71 so I can guess what I'm up against. As for rrossjr, no the GT/J didn't come back over with me. Neither did the California GT or my '78 BMW M5. Ah, life's little regrets.

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msantis Mike Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 5 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	That is an antenna on the roof and the car did come with a radio. Compared to the other GTs I've owned, the blind spot disappears with the passenger side mirror mounted that far forward.

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lezliewk Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: colfax indiana,46035 Posts: 647 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Welcome to the site, This is the place to be. I lived in Tampa for about 13 years. town and country. Had a 1970 GT when I lived there. That was in 1970 by the way, again welcome

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69opelgtfvr Opel Dreamer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 81 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Beautiful cars! It must have been hard for you to part with them, and I can see why you never really got over them... I especially like the styling on your '71, the wheels, spoilers and louvers really add to the look. I think you had the same spoilers on that car as I have on my '69. One other thing, is that a CB radio antennae on the back deck of the '71? That looks totally boss!

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msantis Mike Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 5 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Yea, there is a CB antenna on the '71. I owned it back in the late '70s and early '80s and used to talk to the truckers for traffic information ; )

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blitz74 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Santa Barbara, CA / Helena, MT Posts: 103 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	What wheels are those on your 71? Looks awesome!

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msantis Mike Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 5 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I can't remember and actually considered asking the forum. I'd like to get them for my next GT. Maybe there is something similar out there today.

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