looks like an awesome project assuming the reserve isn't too high...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Opel-...70145086QQrdZ1
Looks pretty Cool!
Marc
34 years in the making & I'm finally driving an Opel GT!!!
looks like an awesome project assuming the reserve isn't too high...
Brendan:
72 Manta Rallye
69 GT
72 GT - parts car
Getting parts might be fun - though it does look pretty complete.
Here are a few pics - so we will have them when the eBay listing expires.
GTJim
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Ok, sorry but Im not a purist on things like this. Do you all have any idea how freaking cool and unique that car would be if you chopped and sectioned it and threw a small V-8 in there. Narrow the rear end a bit and put a screaming paint job on it.
This would be such a freaking cool car
Last edited by tekenaar; 10-25-2005 at 12:58 PM.
Thom - Ich liebe mein GT
I've had my 71 GT since I was 3 when my father brought it home, and I'll have it till the day I die!!!!
even a 2.2/4 cih would spice it up nice they are not a heavy carOriginally Posted by Thom71GT
the suspension/brakes would be the hard bit but might swop out to 70's opel stuff
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Well that was quick... I mentioned putting it on Ebay and posting it here only yesterday. Since I didnt know what to do with the car.
Its a one owner car and in great shape for the age. The real interesting part is that its a Rekord II and a 1961 at that. The real question is that it was bought in AZ !!!! New !!! The history of Opel in the US from 1959 to 1964 has always eluded me.
I know of a few Kadett As that were sold here in 1964 but very few. Do we have anyone that knows what actually happened in those years for Opel here?
Anyway, its a great looking car and in to good of shape to be chopped and channelled. Hopefully a German will want a US Desert car to restore in Europe.
THat or it would make for a perfect little addition to Garys collection![]()
CURRENT
'06 Pontiac GTO
'71 Opel Kadett 4 Door 36D (w/ Opel Parts & Service 2.0L)
'74 Opel Manta (Bens Manta)
'74 Opel Manta (w/ LK5 transplant)
Past
'73 Opel Manta (Blue Max)
'75 Opel Manta (Yellow)
'85 Bitter SC
'73 Opel Commodore B GS
'73 Opel GT (w/ Vinyl Roof)
At least 16 or So Parts Opels
If I had the cash I'd be all over that car...
Would make an interesting German street rod with a stroker CIH engine and period-correct wheels.
Stephen, you gonna bid on it?
Yeah, the fact that its an original owner and in such good condition would be the only reason I wouldn't mod it out like I said, but if you could find one that wasnt in such a good condition and had multiple owners, you have to admit, it'd be cool.
Thom - Ich liebe mein GT
I've had my 71 GT since I was 3 when my father brought it home, and I'll have it till the day I die!!!!
Its too cool and in too good of condition.. not to mention I know a few in AZ that could help ship so I bid $500.. Didnt break reserve ;(
CURRENT
'06 Pontiac GTO
'71 Opel Kadett 4 Door 36D (w/ Opel Parts & Service 2.0L)
'74 Opel Manta (Bens Manta)
'74 Opel Manta (w/ LK5 transplant)
Past
'73 Opel Manta (Blue Max)
'75 Opel Manta (Yellow)
'85 Bitter SC
'73 Opel Commodore B GS
'73 Opel GT (w/ Vinyl Roof)
At least 16 or So Parts Opels
To consider anything but restoration back to original with a car this rare, especially here in US, is nuts!! . . . IMO . . . sorry, Bob et al.Originally Posted by Thom71GT
Wish I had the room and money it'll probably take to get it. Begs the question, is it yours Charles? How are you "involved" in this?![]()
Last edited by tekenaar; 09-01-2005 at 10:25 AM.
1960: ♥ '61 Rekord PII 1.7 3S 3.9 ♥ '69 Kadett LS 'sprint' 1.9 3A 3.18
1970: ♥ '70 GT 1.9 4S 3.44 ♥ '72 GT 2.2SSD 5S 3.44 ♥ '72 GT 2.4FI 5S 3.44P
1970: ♥ '73 GT 1.9FI 4S 3.44 ♥ '75 1900 1.9FI 4S 3.44
1980: ♥ '85 Bitter SC 3.9FI 5S 3.44P
2000: ♥ '09 Solstice GXP Coupe 2.0 SIDI VVT "Stage 2" Turbo 5S 3.73P
I got a email yesterday asking if I could help sell it or what to do with it.Originally Posted by tekenaar
I told them to post with pictures here, or on EBay. That a car that rare was only going to sell in that manner.
Then this thread popped up and I got a good look at the car and felt the desire to try to get it if I could afford to.. So I bid on it and didn't break reserve.. thats about it.
I would love to restore one of these rekords, they are so cool looking. IF there was ever one to come up on Ebay for me to resotre it would be this one.. looks like with a minimal amount of work it could be running again.
Charles
CURRENT
'06 Pontiac GTO
'71 Opel Kadett 4 Door 36D (w/ Opel Parts & Service 2.0L)
'74 Opel Manta (Bens Manta)
'74 Opel Manta (w/ LK5 transplant)
Past
'73 Opel Manta (Blue Max)
'75 Opel Manta (Yellow)
'85 Bitter SC
'73 Opel Commodore B GS
'73 Opel GT (w/ Vinyl Roof)
At least 16 or So Parts Opels
Looks like it went to a good home!
This Space for Rent
Otto, you competeing with Gary to have teh wildest collection of rare Opel metal in the country?
Congrats![]()
CURRENT
'06 Pontiac GTO
'71 Opel Kadett 4 Door 36D (w/ Opel Parts & Service 2.0L)
'74 Opel Manta (Bens Manta)
'74 Opel Manta (w/ LK5 transplant)
Past
'73 Opel Manta (Blue Max)
'75 Opel Manta (Yellow)
'85 Bitter SC
'73 Opel Commodore B GS
'73 Opel GT (w/ Vinyl Roof)
At least 16 or So Parts Opels
Nah, not really. Though, admittedly, a 42K mile, all original 1961 Rekord II with it's well documented history does make a nice addition to mine.Originally Posted by GoinManta
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I came to the US in May of 1954 and experienced the whole "Detroit Iron" hot rodding boom first hand and just plain have come to appreciate, after many years of hot rodding primarily "Detroit Iron", how unique "original metal" in any form really is.![]()
Also discovered, quite recently, that I was among the last to go through Ellis Island Immigration processing, as it was closed down in November of 1954. I digress.
1960: ♥ '61 Rekord PII 1.7 3S 3.9 ♥ '69 Kadett LS 'sprint' 1.9 3A 3.18
1970: ♥ '70 GT 1.9 4S 3.44 ♥ '72 GT 2.2SSD 5S 3.44 ♥ '72 GT 2.4FI 5S 3.44P
1970: ♥ '73 GT 1.9FI 4S 3.44 ♥ '75 1900 1.9FI 4S 3.44
1980: ♥ '85 Bitter SC 3.9FI 5S 3.44P
2000: ♥ '09 Solstice GXP Coupe 2.0 SIDI VVT "Stage 2" Turbo 5S 3.73P
Labor Day weekend trip to fetch '61 Rekord PII from Tucson is planned thanks to Rodney's PU and trailer. Plans are to leave sometime late Friday and drive straight through. US20 and US10 are the most direct routes to Tucson from Fort Worth west. Wish us luck . . .
Looks like I'm going to be spending a lot of time at Rodney's place in the next few weeks . . .
1960: ♥ '61 Rekord PII 1.7 3S 3.9 ♥ '69 Kadett LS 'sprint' 1.9 3A 3.18
1970: ♥ '70 GT 1.9 4S 3.44 ♥ '72 GT 2.2SSD 5S 3.44 ♥ '72 GT 2.4FI 5S 3.44P
1970: ♥ '73 GT 1.9FI 4S 3.44 ♥ '75 1900 1.9FI 4S 3.44
1980: ♥ '85 Bitter SC 3.9FI 5S 3.44P
2000: ♥ '09 Solstice GXP Coupe 2.0 SIDI VVT "Stage 2" Turbo 5S 3.73P
Congrats Otto
It is comforting to know that this fine, rare piece is going to someone with your restoration skills. We expect to see it at the 26th OMC picnic!
Paul "azopelnut" Heebink
1956 Studebaker Power Hawk 259 V8
1970 GT 12A-Rotary 5-speed
1972 GT 2.0, 5-speed
1973 (2) GTs, both 1.9 4-speed
1973 Ascona 4-door 1.9 4-speed A/C
1974 Manta, 1.9 Auto A/C
1975 Sportwagon 1.9 FI 4-speed A/C
1975 Fiat X19
Just noticed this when looking at specs . . . three on the tree! How cool is that!![]()
1960: ♥ '61 Rekord PII 1.7 3S 3.9 ♥ '69 Kadett LS 'sprint' 1.9 3A 3.18
1970: ♥ '70 GT 1.9 4S 3.44 ♥ '72 GT 2.2SSD 5S 3.44 ♥ '72 GT 2.4FI 5S 3.44P
1970: ♥ '73 GT 1.9FI 4S 3.44 ♥ '75 1900 1.9FI 4S 3.44
1980: ♥ '85 Bitter SC 3.9FI 5S 3.44P
2000: ♥ '09 Solstice GXP Coupe 2.0 SIDI VVT "Stage 2" Turbo 5S 3.73P
Have a safe journey bringing this one home. Enjoy the ride!![]()
"Original Opel GT owner 1971, 1973"
"Enjoy The Ride!"
1969 GT, 1973 GT "Quazar"
1995 Camaro Z28
New Birthday presents for daughters:
1970 GT, 1971 GT
Not only that, but car also has dimmer switch on the floor . . . what a piece of nostalgia this car turned out to be! I remember being somewhat miffed at the audacity of the car makers changing from the floor mounted dimmer switch at the time . . . same with vent windows a bit later.Originally Posted by tekenaar
This car has all three . . . 3-on-tree, floor dimmer, vent windows!. . . oh yeah, and a really unique straight 4-cylinder engine, too. The only 'four main bearing' engine (1-2-X-4-5) of its type I'm aware of.
Still gathering miscellaneous parts . . . harder than I thought. Only problem I foresee is maintaining the 6-volt electrical system . . . will have to give that some more thought. 12V conversion would simplify all things electrical immensely . . . hmmmm.
1960: ♥ '61 Rekord PII 1.7 3S 3.9 ♥ '69 Kadett LS 'sprint' 1.9 3A 3.18
1970: ♥ '70 GT 1.9 4S 3.44 ♥ '72 GT 2.2SSD 5S 3.44 ♥ '72 GT 2.4FI 5S 3.44P
1970: ♥ '73 GT 1.9FI 4S 3.44 ♥ '75 1900 1.9FI 4S 3.44
1980: ♥ '85 Bitter SC 3.9FI 5S 3.44P
2000: ♥ '09 Solstice GXP Coupe 2.0 SIDI VVT "Stage 2" Turbo 5S 3.73P
Hi, Optima makes a 6V.
http://www.optimabatteries.com/publi...cal_specs.html
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