WTB: Buick/Opel/Isuzu Coupe

[wvonkessler]

I'm looking for a 75-83 Buick Opel, Opel Isuzu, or Isuzu I-Mark Coupe in the Southeast. Does not need to run, but the mechanicals need to be reasonably complete and more importantly the body needs to be solid. If it is a roller I would like to have engine and tranny mounts. All considered.

Please e-mail wvonkessler - at - comcast - dot - net

Thanks

[Opelkurt]

Here ya go:

1978 Opel / Isuzu coupe

I have one just like it and it's actually a lot of fun. I grew up cursing these "fake" Opels but it really feels more like an Opel than an Isuzu. I planned to implant a real Opel engine and tranny but the original engine works well enough and gets 30 mpg, so I'm running all original for now.

-Kurt

[2 Fast 4 U]

It's the same model as the Kadett C Coupé, only it has different head lights, tail lights and bumpers

[hallgeir]

Originally Posted by 2 Fast 4 U It's the same model as the Kadett C Coupé, only it has different head lights, tail lights and bumpers

...and the interior also is different from the Kadett C.

[wvonkessler]

Originally Posted by hallgeir ...and the interior also is different from the Kadett C.

But with the interior gone, and a proper drivetrain and suspension set-up, it will be a great rally car.

The one on ebay is a bit far (KS), and looks like it has a little too much cancer for my tastes, but I've inquired.

[wvonkessler]

Originally Posted by Opelkurt Here ya go: 1978 Opel / Isuzu coupe I have one just like it and it's actually a lot of fun. I grew up cursing these "fake" Opels but it really feels more like an Opel than an Isuzu. I planned to implant a real Opel engine and tranny but the original engine works well enough and gets 30 mpg, so I'm running all original for now. -Kurt

Any interest in selling it Kurt?

Regards,

Wilson

[opelbits]

It's a little farther than Kansas, but...

eBay Australia: GEMINI TX COUPE ONE OWNER 76000. KMS (item 130082505918, end time 26-Feb-07 19:18:39 AEDST)

I know a guy that imports container loads from Australia to Fla.

[Opelkurt]

Originally Posted by wvonkessler Any interest in selling it Kurt? Regards, Wilson

Not for now, thank you.

I bought it last spring with 34,000 original miles and a ton of problems from sitting in storage. After re-doing the brakes, cleaning 3 inches of sludge out of the oil pan and doing a POR-50 treatment on the gas tank, I've put over 6000 miles on it, mostly trouble free. The Chevy Luv /Isuzu P'up drivetrain is, well, interesting.

If I decide to let it go I'll let you know. It's the most rust-free one I've seen; they were horribly rust-prone, that's why they've disappeared.

-Kurt

[mghale]

Did you find one we have a white '79. engine is not in best shape has blown head gasket but newly re-cored radiator rebuilt starter body pretty good