A lonely Kadett C Coupe for a lonely forum.

Yogurt · 02-08-2009

This is Ingrid, one of the very few of her kind in the states. (I've finally managed to take some pictures!) I am the second owner of this 1976 Kadett. The original owner brought it over from Germany with him about 9 years ago. Aside from tires, battery, wipers, and the usual items it is entirely original. (Including the original Bernstein Gold paint.) He had a lot of pride in this car and I intend to continue the tradition of spoiling it...even as my daily driver.

Click HERE for the Flickr album.

timemachine · 02-09-2009

This car is very sharp. I love how the styling cues (like the side view of the Manta front) carried forward in this design along with newer depictions of the fastback and end views. If that rally is original paint, this car is a baby! It's pretty clearly what you say from the missing U.S. side markers alone. A very modern dash layout for a 1976. Hope you will soon add a shot under the hood.

Sorry you couldn't join us at Dave's recent get together but we're all hoping you'll bring this fine car to Carlisle in May where you'll make a lot of friends quickly.

Jim

tomking · 02-09-2009

Come on Dieter, drool here!

hrcollinsjr · 02-09-2009

Originally Posted by tomking

Come on Dieter, drool here!

Don't think he'll drool too much. This car is NICE but Dieter's car isn't really a car, it's a TOY. A very quick TOY! He might like to have a Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde though.

Harold

Motor Mouth · 02-09-2009

What a lovely looking Coupe, a series 1 too, indicators under the bumper. I'm guessing from the boot lid that she's not an 'S' model?

I've owned 4 Kadett Coupes in my time and foolishly sold one 18months ago.. ....what a mistake, as i regretted it the second it left pulled off the drive!

74Opel1900 · 02-09-2009

Wow, very nice. I'm curious how much a car like that would go for.

heimue · 02-09-2009

Originally Posted by tomking

Come on Dieter, drool here!

Originally Posted by 74Opel1900

Wow, very nice. I'm curious how much a car like that would go for.

Read this thread: http://www.opelgt.com/forums/introdu...tt-c-land.html

Dieter

74Opel1900 · 02-09-2009

You stole that car at that price.

Yogurt · 02-09-2009

Originally Posted by Motor Mouth

What a lovely looking Coupe, a series 1 too, indicators under the bumper. I'm guessing from the boot lid that she's not an 'S' model?

I've owned 4 Kadett Coupes in my time and foolishly sold one 18months ago.. ....what a mistake, as i regretted it the second it left pulled off the drive!

Thanks for the kind comments everyone, Kadetts are fantastic. It's more or less my dream car. It is indeed a 1.2N.

I am most likely going to drive her up to Carlisle in may, looking forward to meeting everyone. Timemachine...you bringing your Luxus?! I'd love to see it.

timemachine · 02-09-2009

Originally Posted by Yogurt

I am most likely going to drive her up to Carlisle in may, looking forward to meeting everyone. Timemachine...you bringing your Luxus?! I'd love to see it.

Looking forward to seeing it, what a beauty! My Manta isn't a Luxus, just a base model very complete original 1974. I think it might have popped up in Hemmings again in the March issue of HMN but it's not on shelves here yet.

Looking forward to Carlisle.

Jim

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timemachine Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Swarthmore, PA Posts: 871 Real Name: Jim Provided Answers: 7	This car is very sharp. I love how the styling cues (like the side view of the Manta front) carried forward in this design along with newer depictions of the fastback and end views. If that rally is original paint, this car is a baby! It's pretty clearly what you say from the missing U.S. side markers alone. A very modern dash layout for a 1976. Hope you will soon add a shot under the hood. Sorry you couldn't join us at Dave's recent get together but we're all hoping you'll bring this fine car to Carlisle in May where you'll make a lot of friends quickly. Jim __________________ '74 Manta ("Sig") '75 Sportwagon (project) '72 GT (whenever I get to it) Sold or wrecked: '72 Manta Rallye '73 Manta '74 Luxus Last edited by timemachine; 02-09-2009 at 01:12 AM.

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tomking tomking Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 1,287	Come on Dieter, drool here! __________________ TMK

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Motor Mouth 'NO,......O P E L..G T!' Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lincoln, UK Posts: 589 Provided Answers: 1	What a lovely looking Coupe, a series 1 too, indicators under the bumper. I'm guessing from the boot lid that she's not an 'S' model? I've owned 4 Kadett Coupes in my time and foolishly sold one 18months ago.. ....what a mistake, as i regretted it the second it left pulled off the drive! __________________ Mark I used to have an Opel....now i have a collection 69 GT 2.5 FI, Getrag, Irmscher Big Brakes, LSD, Lowered, 8" & 8.5" BBS RM's, Leather.....ex Dealer Opel Team 70 GT 1.9 Weber, 4 Speed 70 GT 1.9 Twin Weber, 4 Speed, Alloys 71 GT 2.0 Weber, Getrag, Lenk Styling, Alloys 71 GT 3.5 V8 Holley, RHD, TARGA, Leather Recaros 75 Commodore GS Coupe, 2.5 Twin Carb, Auto 76 Commodore GS/E Coupe, 2.8 FI, Auto, Alloys, LSD, Sunroof

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74Opel1900 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 325 Real Name: Brian Provided Answers: 1	Wow, very nice. I'm curious how much a car like that would go for.

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