Opel GT on display for NAPA auto parts

opelspyder · 01-18-2008

Okay, not really national news, but the Napa Auto Parts store here locally has extended their showroom, and will have shop equipment, tool boxes, and a 4 post lift. They are looking for a car to display and found that not many cars can fit through the doors. Being a regular there, they remebered I fooled with the Opels. So long story short, my Blue GT will be on display there until summer. Which works for me as this is basically free climate controlled storage for the car, and a little conversation piece there will not hurt either. After they get the car set up, I will send some pictures. I still have the Kadett as backup, but I tend to show it and may in the spring or early summer. So I was glad they wanted the sportier GT
Keith

timemachine · 01-18-2008

Way to go! I don't know what many Detroit metal wrench turners will make of your ride but it will surely attract some interest and maybe a convert or two.

Jim

Sparky73 · 01-18-2008

Wow that's great news! Congrats! Too bad you couldn't stay there just to see everyone's reaction..

I can't even imagine how many times it's going to be called a corvette in the 4-5 months on Display.

tomking · 01-18-2008

Hey that is really neat! Congrats. I hope it doesnt get scratched or otherwise molested while there though.

newman27 · 01-18-2008

Very cool Keith - great "advertising" for the Opel community!

Matt

opelspyder · 01-18-2008

I'm actually not too worried if it does get a scratch or a scuff. My little Blue GT unfortunetly is about at the end of its rope (In my eyes) It really needs to be gone through and really dressed up. Don't get me wrong, it looks good, but the details just are not there anymore. It will get a restoration down the road, in fact this may be its last show year for a while. Its always looked good and made it by in the shows, and never has really let me down. Always been able to get it started, not that it ran that well, but its a good little car. I hope the reaction is mixed at the Napa store...it means the display caught notice
Keith
Picture of car at shop

Johnvan · 01-18-2008

cograts! It's a good looking Opel and will help people know Opels exist!

GoinManta · 01-18-2008

Originally Posted by Sparky73

I can't even imagine how many times it's going to be called a corvette in the 4-5 months on Display.

OR a Ferrari... hear that one a lot too

73Manta72gt · 01-18-2008

Now if someone wants to get parts for an Opel at NAPA...The guys can't say "What's an Opel"

BQS4 · 01-18-2008

It would make and interesting study to have someone notate how many times people guess the wrong name of the car. Congrats Keith, and ask them if you can put some info in/with the car, so that if someone, with and Opel, is not online, can be directed here. If they need restoration services, you can direct them to your place :-)

opel kid · 01-19-2008

Originally Posted by 73Manta72gt

Now if someone wants to get parts for an Opel at NAPA...The guys can't say "What's an Opel"

i hear those same exact words every time i go to autozone,even had one woman say that it was a "Mexican" car!

yea you heard it right...she said they were made in Mexico but then i had to correct her.

wrangler · 01-19-2008

Originally Posted by opel kid

i hear those same exact words every time i go to autozone,even had one woman say that it was a "Mexican" car! yea you heard it right...she said they were made in Mexico but then i had to correct her.

Or "Who makes the Opel?" Though one of the auto stores (Autozone, I think) does only list the Opel under Buick. I agree about placing a placard on the display describing the Opel GT... (i.e. production dates/numbers, specs, original pricing etc.) Something you may already have for your car shows?
Maybe even the Opelgt.com web address for those who want to read/learn more about them.
Brett

tomking · 01-19-2008

I buy most of my auto parts at OReillys and they list it under Buick.

opelspyder · 01-19-2008

I met with the owner and it looks like he does want to use it for the display. They are working on it right now and it will start middle of Feb. I took it down there to show him, as he had only seen the White Kadett. They are waiting on a smaller sissor lift for the display, as the one they got was way too big
Keith

opelspyder · 02-02-2008

Here are the pics of the car in the showroom. It was a little troublesome getting the car on the lift, actually even through the doors, but it is now in its new temporary home
Keith

BobCGT · 02-02-2008

Your car looks great as the centerpiece of the display.
Do you happen to have any info on the hoist that is being used to hold up your car?

madhatterpdc · 02-02-2008

That's a sharp looking GT, and fits very well in that display. Coming from a marketing background, whoever was in charge of that display deserves a raise.

Also, I must say that really enjoyed the hose reel on the wall of your shop (the rim that looks like it was band-sawed in half).

jvandyke · 02-02-2008

Looks like it's the right blue to match the NAPA blue.

Gary Sullivan · 02-02-2008

Great looking car. Congratulations! Looks like a real "neck-breaker". And seems it's a fabulous match for their products.

BDD · 03-15-2009

Originally Posted by opel kid

i hear those same exact words every time i go to autozone,even had one woman say that it was a "Mexican" car! yea you heard it right...she said they were made in Mexico but then i had to correct her.

Last Summer I went to a local Autoparts store, probably Autozone and they were still insisting that they were made in Mexico. It comes up on the "Great Computer" that way.

SteveGT · 03-15-2009

Gt looks great Keith...but if ya knew someone in the sign business that could make a small sign with your logo and business on a sign that could stand near the car that would be better...more free advertising for you and your restoration biz...just a thought....

SteveG

alolmo · 03-15-2009

That’s so great, you know I think it would be so weird to be walking down the street some where and all of the sudden looking in the window of some auto parts store I see
an Opel GT in perfect shape, I would have to shake my head and wonder “am I in the
70’s again?” I love your car. Thanks for sharing.

alolmo · 03-15-2009

Originally Posted by BobCGT

Your car looks great as the centerpiece of the display.
Do you happen to have any info on the hoist that is being used to hold up your car?

You can find it at Mohawk Lifts USL-6000- scissor lift and garage lift

hotrodder1969 · 03-15-2009

hey bdd i work for autozone and we list the opel under opel and it dose not say made in mexico not in my computer anyway and the other store list them under buick if at all

opelspyder · 03-15-2009

It has been great having the car there, been 1 year now and yeah I cannot drive it any, didn't drive it much anyways. I look at it like this, not only is it free climate controlled storage where it is kept clean and all, but it is like taking the car to a car show every day. I like this car because Idon't mind people touching it, and admiring it. Sit in it if they like, I don't mind. It allows people that have not heard or seen of one to enjoy it and learn about Opels
Keith

01-18-2008	#1 (permalink)
opelspyder Opel Key Master Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,301	Opel GT on display for NAPA auto parts Okay, not really national news, but the Napa Auto Parts store here locally has extended their showroom, and will have shop equipment, tool boxes, and a 4 post lift. They are looking for a car to display and found that not many cars can fit through the doors. Being a regular there, they remebered I fooled with the Opels. So long story short, my Blue GT will be on display there until summer. Which works for me as this is basically free climate controlled storage for the car, and a little conversation piece there will not hurt either. After they get the car set up, I will send some pictures. I still have the Kadett as backup, but I tend to show it and may in the spring or early summer. So I was glad they wanted the sportier GT Keith

01-18-2008	#2 (permalink)
timemachine Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Swarthmore, PA Posts: 871 Real Name: Jim	Way to go! I don't know what many Detroit metal wrench turners will make of your ride but it will surely attract some interest and maybe a convert or two. Jim __________________ '74 Manta ("Sig") '75 Sportwagon (project) '72 GT (whenever I get to it) Sold or wrecked: '72 Manta Rallye '73 Manta '74 Luxus

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Sparky73 1000 Post Club Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Saginaw, MI Posts: 1,279 Real Name: Jon	Wow that's great news! Congrats! Too bad you couldn't stay there just to see everyone's reaction.. I can't even imagine how many times it's going to be called a corvette in the 4-5 months on Display. __________________ Current 1970 GT; Under Construction Previous 1969 GT; Street/Strip Project 1969 GT; White with Black Interior, Automatic 1969 GT; Black Parts Car 1969 GT; White Parts Car 1970 GT; Silver with Red Interior 1971 GT; Orange with Black Interior, Turbo 1972 GT; Red Parts Car 1972 GT; Blue with Black Interior 1973 GT; Pearl Blue with Black interior. Full body kit.

01-18-2008	#4 (permalink)
tomking tomking Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 1,287	Hey that is really neat! Congrats. I hope it doesnt get scratched or otherwise molested while there though. __________________ TMK

01-18-2008	#7 (permalink)
Johnvan Panel Beater Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cowansville quebec Posts: 195	cograts! It's a good looking Opel and will help people know Opels exist! __________________ 1970 Opel GT Sunburst Yellow 1971 GT 1972 Opel GT Fireglow Orange

01-18-2008	#9 (permalink)
73Manta72gt Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 341	Now if someone wants to get parts for an Opel at NAPA...The guys can't say "What's an Opel"

01-18-2008	#10 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,028 Real Name: Gene	It would make and interesting study to have someone notate how many times people guess the wrong name of the car. Congrats Keith, and ask them if you can put some info in/with the car, so that if someone, with and Opel, is not online, can be directed here. If they need restoration services, you can direct them to your place :-) __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

01-19-2008	#13 (permalink)
tomking tomking Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 1,287	I buy most of my auto parts at OReillys and they list it under Buick. __________________ TMK

01-19-2008	#14 (permalink)
opelspyder Opel Key Master Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,301	Meeting with owner I met with the owner and it looks like he does want to use it for the display. They are working on it right now and it will start middle of Feb. I took it down there to show him, as he had only seen the White Kadett. They are waiting on a smaller sissor lift for the display, as the one they got was way too big Keith

02-02-2008	#16 (permalink)
BobCGT Opeler Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Otisville Michigan Posts: 178	Opel display Your car looks great as the centerpiece of the display. Do you happen to have any info on the hoist that is being used to hold up your car?

02-02-2008	#17 (permalink)
madhatterpdc 1450 Seeker... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cape Cod, Mass Posts: 631	That's a sharp looking GT, and fits very well in that display. Coming from a marketing background, whoever was in charge of that display deserves a raise. Also, I must say that really enjoyed the hose reel on the wall of your shop (the rim that looks like it was band-sawed in half). __________________ Keep it Blitzed

02-02-2008	#18 (permalink)
jvandyke Opeler Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hudsonville, Michigan, USA Posts: 1,794	Looks like it's the right blue to match the NAPA blue. __________________ "Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn." Benjamin Franklin

02-02-2008	#19 (permalink)
Gary Sullivan Opeler Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 133	Terrif Great looking car. Congratulations! Looks like a real "neck-breaker". And seems it's a fabulous match for their products. __________________ NYAsconaGuy

03-15-2009	#22 (permalink)
alolmo Opeler Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: sacramento, ca Posts: 66	Great GT! That’s so great, you know I think it would be so weird to be walking down the street some where and all of the sudden looking in the window of some auto parts store I see an Opel GT in perfect shape, I would have to shake my head and wonder “am I in the 70’s again?” I love your car. Thanks for sharing. __________________ al olmo 1970 Opel GT BMW motorcycle 1200CL

03-15-2009	#24 (permalink)
hotrodder1969 Opeler Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: hickory nc Posts: 93	opels hey bdd i work for autozone and we list the opel under opel and it dose not say made in mexico not in my computer anyway and the other store list them under buick if at all

03-15-2009	#25 (permalink)
opelspyder Opel Key Master Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,301	It has been great having the car there, been 1 year now and yeah I cannot drive it any, didn't drive it much anyways. I look at it like this, not only is it free climate controlled storage where it is kept clean and all, but it is like taking the car to a car show every day. I like this car because Idon't mind people touching it, and admiring it. Sit in it if they like, I don't mind. It allows people that have not heard or seen of one to enjoy it and learn about Opels Keith __________________ Questions or comments to the Project: Restoration of a GT series 2 -post here http://www.opelgt.com/forums/opel-gt...eries-2-a.html

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