Thinking Of Buying 1979 Opel(Isuzu)?

JackJ · 09-09-2004

Thinking of buying a 1979 Opel(Isuzu)Coupe. Anyone have one of these?Any pitfalls with this model?Any stories or advice on this model would be appreciated. Thanks!

GTJIM · 09-09-2004

Most people here would have the German Opels which are quite different to the Isuzus - Buick just called them "Opels" to cash in on the popularity of the earlier cars from Germany.

However I have Isuzus as well as "real" Opels - later model Isuzu Impulses which have a similar SOHC motor to the 1979 model you are looking at. they have nice tough motors and some spares can still be found. Not many of the model you are looking at left around anymore though - have a look at the "IsuzuPerformance" web site - if it is still up and running.

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JackJ Opeler Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 29	Unanswered: Thinking Of Buying 1979 Opel(Isuzu)? Thinking of buying a 1979 Opel(Isuzu)Coupe. Anyone have one of these?Any pitfalls with this model?Any stories or advice on this model would be appreciated. Thanks!

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GTJIM Old Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,686 Provided Answers: 12	Tough Little Motors Most people here would have the German Opels which are quite different to the Isuzus - Buick just called them "Opels" to cash in on the popularity of the earlier cars from Germany. However I have Isuzus as well as "real" Opels - later model Isuzu Impulses which have a similar SOHC motor to the 1979 model you are looking at. they have nice tough motors and some spares can still be found. Not many of the model you are looking at left around anymore though - have a look at the "IsuzuPerformance" web site - if it is still up and running. __________________ GTJim Opel Owner since last Century! Copyright © 2000-2009 J D Henry All Rights Reserved

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