I'm here for my dad

[frostyflax17]

Ok, here's my story.

My name is Cory, i'm 20, live in Wilmington NC, i own a 2001 Audi TT (my baby), 2000 toyota celica (daily driver), and a 1994 mitsubishi 3000gt that i'm fixing up.

Ever since i was a kid my dad has talked about this one car that he was so sad that he traded for a mini van (start a family of course).

Said how it was red, quick, had really cool headlights that flipped sideways... can you guess what car this is?!

that's right, it was an opel gt. and i want to get him one.


I hope you guys can help me out. I'm not a newb to forums so don't treat me like one. I'll respect all of you and help out with what i know too (which isn't much haha)

thanks! i'll be surfin around here askin questions and readin.

[Dale .D]

Originally Posted by frostyflax17 Ok, here's my story. My name is Cory, i'm 20, live in Wilmington NC, i own a 2001 Audi TT (my baby), 2000 toyota celica (daily driver), and a 1994 mitsubishi 3000gt that i'm fixing up. Ever since i was a kid my dad has talked about this one car that he was so sad that he traded for a mini van (start a family of course). Said how it was red, quick, had really cool headlights that flipped sideways... can you guess what car this is?! that's right, it was an opel gt. and i want to get him one. I hope you guys can help me out. I'm not a newb to forums so don't treat me like one. I'll respect all of you and help out with what i know too (which isn't much haha) thanks! i'll be surfin around here askin questions and readin.

Thats a lot of cars for a 20 year old. Red is a popular color for GT's. Your dad will be blown away..keep seaching & you'll find one. Hopefully not to much of a fixer upper unless that's what you want to do with him. good luck

[frostyflax17]

haha, i work a lot. The TT was my dream car and i had a good chance, the celica i bought a year ago cause it was the car i could afford. the mitsubishi i picked up for cheap and is my project till i sell it for the opel.


i actually live in NC, he lives up in NY.
It's a present for him, i want to give him a car that is in good shape so he can take care of her and drive it off the getgo. Not have to put more money into a car.

it's like buying a kid a candybar sealed in 100 bags.

[frostyflax17]

other than here, cars.com, and ebay, what's a good site to look for opels for sale?

[First opel 1981]

Is Georgia too far to go. A driver for $3500

Hemmings Motor News: Auto Classifieds - Hemmings Auto Classifieds feature cars for sale nation wide.

[frostyflax17]

boo no pictures. i'll call them tomorrow to see if they'll send some! that's not too far of a drive. thanks!

[First opel 1981]

You're welcome.

Make sure to check the rocker panels and the belly pan for rust.
Oh, and under the driver and passenger floor panels.

Other than those caution points, it sounds like that might be a good car.

[ungermm]

I use this site since it lists several different sources.

site mash : opel : combined classified and auction listings

These days more and more cars are showing up on Craigslist. You might want to bookmark this site and check frequently.

opel on craigslist

Happy hunting, Jerry

[frostyflax17]

wow, that's a nice site.

1972 Opel GT

that one seems pretty good! though i was looking for an auto for my dad. though he can drive stick pretty good. I'll give him a ring tomorrow also and see whats up.

what do yeah guys think?

[First opel 1981]

Stick shift or not, your dad would love that car.
The only thing that would concern me would be filling it with gas. It looks like the spoiler is in the way of the gas cap.

[frostyflax17]

yeah you're right, might be able to angle it in there.

is it just me or does the rear look lower than other opel gt's i've seen.

is there more than one body style? (i could be just crazy)

[ungermm]

It's red and looks to be a good deal. However, just depends if your Dad likes the front and rear spoiler. You know us old guys kind of like the way things were. Says it needs some TLC, but looks really good for that price. Check it out. If he doesn't like it, then it just might be meant for you.
Jerry

[First opel 1981]

It looks as low as most
There was only one body style of GT (for the most part) in the style you are looking for. Though there were small changes, the body itself stayed the same.
That one has a front and rear spoiler added. From the two pictures showing it looks straight. If it did win awards then it must be a pretty nice car.

[frostyflax17]

i like the original look better than this too. but the spoilers can be taken off and converted back to stock if he wishes. i was just looking for a really nice deal and nice car for my dad.

Feel like i need to give back for good parentin haha. (sappy)

[BQS4]

Originally Posted by frostyflax17 wow, that's a nice site. 1972 Opel GT that one seems pretty good! though i was looking for an auto for my dad. though he can drive stick pretty good. I'll give him a ring tomorrow also and see whats up. what do yeah guys think?

The one you have the link to in Athens, GA I know a lot of the history of this car. It does still need a little TLC, but, can be driven right now.

[frostyflax17]

what all needs to be done to it?

[BQS4]

Originally Posted by frostyflax17 what all needs to be done to it?

Just some odds and ends, nothing major, mechanically as I recall.

[frostyflax17]

hmm, i just found out my warranty might not cover for something on my audi... so i might be scrap for cash now. damn expensive audi parts. I'll keep researching and find that perfect gt.