1967 Commodore on ebay in CT - Page 2

timemachine · 03-25-2009

Hmmmm, so many usual suspects out of the way, or so they insist.

Could it be Alan and Vicki? Dieter, despite his denials? CHARLES? The ghost of Leni Riefenstahl?

After all, this is an old school Opel muscle car and nobody else has one.

I think I missed a deal, yet this could yet turn into a horror movie... MOOOOAWHAHAHAHAHA..........

Christine!....

anastosmotors · 03-25-2009

It is not me either. My garage is full
Pete

BQS4 · 03-25-2009

I must confess........................................... ................it wasn't me

heimue · 03-25-2009

Originally Posted by BQS4

I must confess........................................... ................it wasn't me

Are you sure? I heard rumors in a German Opel forum that somebody was asking questions (in English!) whether there was a roof rack for a Commodore ever available...

Dieter

baz · 03-25-2009

roof rack or gun rack dieter ?

BQS4 · 03-25-2009

Originally Posted by heimue

Are you sure? I heard rumors in a German Opel forum that somebody was asking questions (in English!) whether there was a roof rack for a Commodore ever available...

Dieter

Nope, not me, my lot is full right now.

tomking · 03-25-2009

Originally Posted by baz

roof rack or gun rack dieter ?

That it didnt have both racks is probably why it isnt going to Georgia!

CDN OpelNut · 03-25-2009

I sent the following note to the seller

If you are able, please let the buyer of the Opel Commodore know that there is an active group of Opel enthusiasts at OpelGT.com - The Classic Opel Community where his new acquisition is being discussed with interest. We'd love to have him if not already a member. Thanks.

Gary Sullivan · 03-25-2009

OldOpelGuy
Are you looking to get rid of a 4 door Kadett.?? What year and condition?

And a second point......someone just mentioned Opel seating capacity. I recollect not being too hampered by the actual number of seats available in these cars. With my first GT I used to run around with 6 of us in it from time to time. Of course that needs to be with folks you really like a lot.

First opel 1981 · 03-25-2009

Originally Posted by Gary Sullivan

OldOpelGuy
Are you looking to get rid of a 4 door Kadett.?? What year and condition?

And a second point......someone just mentioned Opel seating capacity. I recollect not being too hampered by the actual number of seats available in these cars. With my first GT I used to run around with 6 of us in it from time to time. Of course that needs to be with folks you really like a lot.

How did you get 6 into one? I only managed 5 and it looked like someone threw a bunch of people in a blender and poured them in.

oldopelguy · 03-25-2009

Originally Posted by Gary Sullivan

OldOpelGuy
Are you looking to get rid of a 4 door Kadett.?? What year and condition?

Check out the add in the classifieds, and pictures of the car at last years Opel Nationals in Charlotte or in my photo album.

Had this Commodore been a 2-door with a title I'd have paid triple what the final bid was for it. Too many issues with title paperwork in the past to want to get involved like that again.

Gary Sullivan · 03-26-2009

It was simply 3 in front and 3 in back. When I had just bought this "new thing" it seemed pretty entertaining at the time (however, each of us also occupied substantially less cubic yardage back then too).

rrossjr · 03-28-2009

Originally Posted by MantAscona

Is anyone here the new owner?

Duane

Looks like the first deal didn't take. eBay Motors: Opel (item 170315847132 end time Apr-04-09 10:30:58 PDT)
Cool car, by the way. Any idea how many of these made it to the states? It has to be quite rare.
Cheers,
Ron in Indy

opelnut10 · 03-29-2009

Originally Posted by rrossjr

Looks like the first deal didn't take. eBay Motors: Opel (item 170315847132 end time Apr-04-09 10:30:58 PDT)
Cool car, by the way. Any idea how many of these made it to the states? It has to be quite rare.
Cheers,
Ron in Indy

Someone on sight that went and looked at this car said that the seller does not have a title for it. This model was never imported into the US and it may be a real bag of worms to get a title for it, just so you know.

Aardvaark · 03-29-2009

Dunno. It wouldn't be a big deal getting it titled and registerd in my state but
judging from it's appearance and age, I have the feeling it would be a real money pit. Any car I've seen with that many miles/condition and not restored already would be costly to bring back to a respectable state even if it were Amarican made and had good parts availability like my 1963 Thunderbird, about the same age and miles but far better starting condition
when aquired.

It would be a neat car to own and give light use if it was in excellent condition and needed little, but I doubt if that is the case. Jmo.

rrossjr · 03-29-2009

Originally Posted by Aardvaark

Dunno. It wouldn't be a big deal getting it titled and registerd in my state but judging from it's appearance and age, I have the feeling it would be a real money pit...

No doubt Mark. Like any old car, you can shovel just about as much $$$ as you like into it. I guess it depends on what you wanted in the end. It doesn't seem like this would take much to make it a decent driver. To me, the payoff would be having a pretty unique vehicle in the end. Not a bad looking car either. Definitely has an early Cougar vibe going. Couga-dor?

Cheers,
Ron in Indy

Aardvaark · 03-29-2009

Originally Posted by rrossjr

No doubt Mark. Like any old car, you can shovel just about as much $$$ as you like into it. I guess it depends on what you wanted in the end. It doesn't seem like this would take much to make it a decent driver. To me, the payoff would be having a pretty unique vehicle in the end. Not a bad looking car either. Definitely has an early Cougar vibe going. Couga-dor?
Cheers,
Ron in Indy

Ron, your right. Whoever gets it will have a unique ride for sure.
I doubt if any of us expect to get back what we put in our beloved Opels.

74Opel1900 · 03-29-2009

I'm seriously considering this car. I was kicking myself for letting it go first time around. Anyone remember how much it "sold" for on the last listing? Any advice would be much appreciated too.

MantAscona · 03-29-2009

$1,025.00

Duane

Gary Sullivan · 04-03-2009

The 67 Commodore is still up for grabs for the next day or so.....cheap. I had been interested in it, but finally chickened out with fears of "gray market" car inspections, and the lack of a clear chain of ownership. It's dirt cheap right now.

neuropel · 04-03-2009

If the paperwork situation made it impossible to ever get it back on the road, I suppose one could work toward making a Manta TE2800 replica?

Aardvaark · 04-03-2009

Three bidders have retracted.

Not meeting reserve. eBayMotors Item Bid History

BQS4 · 04-03-2009

Hmmm, the seller may have to just give the car away...

Gary · 04-03-2009

Originally Posted by BQS4

Hmmm, the seller may have to just give the car away...

Or get a title for it...

74Opel1900 · 04-03-2009

Does anyone know the reserve price? I asked all the questions about the title on Ebay and I think it can be titled in NJ with the proper paperwork. I'm still interested in the car for the right price.

Edit: Looks like the reserve is $700 and the bidding is up to $610 right now.

03-25-2009	#26 (permalink)
timemachine Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Swarthmore, PA Posts: 871 Real Name: Jim Provided Answers: 7	Hmmmm, so many usual suspects out of the way, or so they insist. Could it be Alan and Vicki? Dieter, despite his denials? CHARLES? The ghost of Leni Riefenstahl? After all, this is an old school Opel muscle car and nobody else has one. I think I missed a deal, yet this could yet turn into a horror movie... MOOOOAWHAHAHAHAHA.......... Christine!.... __________________ '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; 03-25-2009 at 02:01 AM.

03-25-2009	#27 (permalink)
anastosmotors Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: kenosha, wi Posts: 379 Provided Answers: 1	It is not me either. My garage is full Pete __________________ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Pete Anastopoulos www.anastosmotors.com info@anastosmotors.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

03-25-2009	#28 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,028 Real Name: Gene Provided Answers: 12	I must confess........................................... ................it wasn't me __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

03-25-2009	#30 (permalink)
baz opel free after 26 years Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: sunderland england Posts: 4,941 Real Name: barry williams Provided Answers: 4	roof rack or gun rack dieter ? __________________ Copyright © 2003-2009 barry williams All Rights Reserved save praying to God for sunday today we pray to Nike and run like hell

03-25-2009	#33 (permalink)
CDN OpelNut 1971 GT Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Trail, British Columbia Posts: 533 Provided Answers: 4	Tried to lure him out I sent the following note to the seller If you are able, please let the buyer of the Opel Commodore know that there is an active group of Opel enthusiasts at OpelGT.com - The Classic Opel Community where his new acquisition is being discussed with interest. We'd love to have him if not already a member. Thanks. __________________ 2.4 "Legere" Stroker - Weber DCOE45 - Getrag - Compufire - S10 Clutch

03-25-2009	#34 (permalink)
Gary Sullivan Opeler Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 133	OldOpelGuy Are you looking to get rid of a 4 door Kadett.?? What year and condition? And a second point......someone just mentioned Opel seating capacity. I recollect not being too hampered by the actual number of seats available in these cars. With my first GT I used to run around with 6 of us in it from time to time. Of course that needs to be with folks you really like a lot. __________________ NYAsconaGuy

03-26-2009	#37 (permalink)
Gary Sullivan Opeler Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 133	Seating 6 in a GT It was simply 3 in front and 3 in back. When I had just bought this "new thing" it seemed pretty entertaining at the time (however, each of us also occupied substantially less cubic yardage back then too). __________________ NYAsconaGuy

03-29-2009	#40 (permalink)
Aardvaark UFO pel abductee. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,242 Real Name: Mark Paar (not Parr) Provided Answers: 5	Dunno. It wouldn't be a big deal getting it titled and registerd in my state but judging from it's appearance and age, I have the feeling it would be a real money pit. Any car I've seen with that many miles/condition and not restored already would be costly to bring back to a respectable state even if it were Amarican made and had good parts availability like my 1963 Thunderbird, about the same age and miles but far better starting condition when aquired. It would be a neat car to own and give light use if it was in excellent condition and needed little, but I doubt if that is the case. Jmo. __________________ -Mark '75 Manta Direct link to my album of Opel related parts catalogs and magazine articles for reference: http://www.opelgt.com/photopost/show...ser/23031/sl/a

03-29-2009	#43 (permalink)
74Opel1900 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 325 Real Name: Brian Provided Answers: 1	I'm seriously considering this car. I was kicking myself for letting it go first time around. Anyone remember how much it "sold" for on the last listing? Any advice would be much appreciated too. Last edited by 74Opel1900; 03-29-2009 at 10:19 PM.

03-29-2009	#44 (permalink)
MantAscona Kick a little asphalt Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,090	$1,025.00 Duane __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten"

04-03-2009	#45 (permalink)
Gary Sullivan Opeler Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 133	Still up for grabs!!! The 67 Commodore is still up for grabs for the next day or so.....cheap. I had been interested in it, but finally chickened out with fears of "gray market" car inspections, and the lack of a clear chain of ownership. It's dirt cheap right now. __________________ NYAsconaGuy

04-03-2009	#46 (permalink)
neuropel Rice Cooker Join Date: May 2002 Location: Spring Church, PA Posts: 1,787	If the paperwork situation made it impossible to ever get it back on the road, I suppose one could work toward making a Manta TE2800 replica? __________________ "In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." -Abraham Lincoln ________________ 1972 GT 2.4L 1974 Manta GT/E 2.2L 1973 Manta Rallye 2.5L

04-03-2009	#47 (permalink)
Aardvaark UFO pel abductee. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,242 Real Name: Mark Paar (not Parr) Provided Answers: 5	Three bidders have retracted. Not meeting reserve. eBayMotors Item Bid History __________________ -Mark '75 Manta Direct link to my album of Opel related parts catalogs and magazine articles for reference: http://www.opelgt.com/photopost/show...ser/23031/sl/a

04-03-2009	#48 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,028 Real Name: Gene Provided Answers: 12	Hmmm, the seller may have to just give the car away... __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

04-03-2009	#50 (permalink)
74Opel1900 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 325 Real Name: Brian Provided Answers: 1	Does anyone know the reserve price? I asked all the questions about the title on Ebay and I think it can be titled in NJ with the proper paperwork. I'm still interested in the car for the right price. Edit: Looks like the reserve is $700 and the bidding is up to $610 right now. Last edited by 74Opel1900; 04-03-2009 at 08:50 PM.

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