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Reply With QuoteNice article. It doesn't bash the Opels as much as typical articles do. There are a few inaccuracies though, such as the "60's era Kadett C". It's a shame to hear the 2011 Astra will be built in Mexico.
Duane
A friend sent this link to me:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/02/au...ef=automobiles
Rick
Nice article. It doesn't bash the Opels as much as typical articles do. There are a few inaccuracies though, such as the "60's era Kadett C". It's a shame to hear the 2011 Astra will be built in Mexico.
Duane
"The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten"
I am surprised they didn't mention the Sky/GT at all.
It is nice they mentioned not to "water down" the cars. They should have pointed out that the Catera WAS watered down.
Thanks for sharing.
Born to Drive
73 GT
Sport suspension, lowered 2", polyurethane bushings, Koni Reds, adjustable pan hard rod, 215/40/16 on 16x7.5" front and 16x9" rear ESM wheels, Ported intake, custom cold air intake, sprint exhaust manifold, 2" free flow exhaust, 4-core radiator, Getrag 5-speed, Momo steering wheel, Saks heavy duty clutch, Euro style driving lights, tinted windows, seats from Acura Integra, 3 point retractable seat belts from a '75 Manta, flush mount aircraft style gas cap
Can't get more mainstream coverage than NYT. I liked the gallery too. Too bad they didn't have a big pic of the Manta in the slide show. Pretty good for them in any case.
Jim
'74 Manta ("Sig")
'75 Sportwagon (project)
'72 GT (whenever I get to it)
Sold or wrecked:
'72 Manta Rallye
'73 Manta
'74 Luxus
nice find...and a pretty interesting article over all.
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