[rrossjr]

We will be moving out of state next Fall, and I will likely not be taking the GT with me.
I wanted to get some thoughts from the community about price and a good strategy for the sale.
The car starts, runs, drives, and stops well. Overall condition is very good, and paint still looks new
(2005 respray) Body is straight (no dents, dings or scratches) and rust free (Texas car originally)
Less than 20K miles on rebuilt 1.9. Drivetrain is mostly stock, except for 32/36 weber. Lots of
chrome bits in the engine bay. Small ATF leak (dipstick tube o-ring?) Sound system is dated.
This car was built mostly for shows, rather than for performance. Multiple awards, including best Opel from
last year's Mother Road Festival in Springfield. I put a few recent pics in an album here.
Let me know what you think.
Cheers,
Ron in Indy

 

[Frozen Tundra GT]

advertise on bring a trailer, take tons of pics, especially underside and any areas of concern. Make a nice detailed listing and first $15k plus takes it.

Might even be a great candidate for selling to overseas. But I wouldn't sell for less than 15k. Long exposure in ad will grab more audience. Short term Ebay ad will not provide enough exposure.

You have a very nice GT and will be one of the first fine examples to be sold post wheelerdealers/hagerty articles. Your car will be the benchmark going forward what rust free Opel GT owners can expect for their cars.

 

[rrossjr]

advertise on bring a trailer, take tons of pics, especially underside and any areas of concern. Make a nice detailed listing and first $15k plus takes it.

Might even be a great candidate for selling to overseas. But I wouldn't sell for less than 15k. Long exposure in ad will grab more audience. Short term Ebay ad will not provide enough exposure.

You have a very nice GT and will be one of the first fine examples to be sold post wheelerdealers/hagerty articles. Your car will be the benchmark going forward what rust free Opel GT owners can expect for their cars.

Thanks JJ,
I recall that you sold a GT on BAT several years ago. It sounds like you were pleased with the results.
Opels seem to get a good reception on that site. I think they charge 5% plus $250 listing fee, so a
sale @ $15K nets $14K. Not unreasonable.
Cheers,
RR

 

[norbertone.gt371 (R.I.P.)]

Upps !
Sorry to read that!
When the GT would stay here in Europ.I think it would be sure in the €25K to €30K range:yup:
But with classic wheels it will get more points,those modern ones is not my taste:yup:
Ron,what kind of paint was used for the paint job in 2005? A classic paint or a thermoplast paint?

Wish you all the best
Norbert

 

[Frozen Tundra GT]

Thanks JJ,
I recall that you sold a GT on BAT several years ago. It sounds like you were pleased with the results.
Opels seem to get a good reception on that site. I think they charge 5% plus $250 listing fee, so a
sale @ $15K nets $14K. Not unreasonable.
Cheers,
RR

I sold before Opel GT's rose in price. I wish I still had the car to sell now. There are way more guys looking for nice GT like yours now!

 

[MikeNotigan]

Ron, sorry to read you might be parting with your GT. A very, very nice one at that. I like Frozen Tundra's advice about BAT. GT's get a very welcome reception on BAT these days and with that, a strong bidding base.

If you go, say, the Ebay route or put it up for sale on craigslist, the site Barnfinds could pick up the ad and feature your car on their site. But they don't have the reach of BAT at this time. Plus, a well put together car like yours aren't usually found on Barnfinds.

There is also Hemmings on-line to consider.

Best of luck with whatever you decide to do, as well with your pending future move. More important, whether you sell or not, continue on with your presence and contributions, here!

Mike

 

[Lindsay]

http://www.opelclub.com/PaintChipsJanFeb2009.pdf
:thinking: What color is your GT?
Looks like BB = Rallye Orange (1970, black interior).

Very nice condition. Stock with some enhancements.
What state are you moving to?

 

[rrossjr]

Upps !
Sorry to read that!
When the GT would stay here in Europ.I think it would be sure in the €25K to €30K range:yup:
But with classic wheels it will get more points,those modern ones is not my taste:yup:
Ron,what kind of paint was used for the paint job in 2005? A classic paint or a thermoplast paint?

Wish you all the best
Norbert

Thanks Norbert,
Yes, the wheels are definitely not "period correct" and initially, I was unhappy with the look (they came with the car)
but after a while, I decided that they sort of went with the concept of "show opel" Anyway, easy enough to change.
The paint is two stage (base coat/clear coat) and is a pretty good match for the original rallye orange.
Cheers,
Ron in Indy

 

[rrossjr]

Ron, sorry to read you might be parting with your GT. A very, very nice one at that. I like Frozen Tundra's advice about BAT. GT's get a very welcome reception on BAT these days and with that, a strong bidding base.

If you go, say, the Ebay route or put it up for sale on craigslist, the site Barnfinds could pick up the ad and feature your car on their site. But they don't have the reach of BAT at this time. Plus, a well put together car like yours aren't usually found on Barnfinds.

There is also Hemmings on-line to consider.

Best of luck with whatever you decide to do, as well with your pending future move. More important, whether you sell or not, continue on with your presence and contributions, here!

Mike

Thanks Mike,
I need more dust before I can list it on Barnfinds.
I'm planning on hanging out here-Opel or no Opel.
I'm hoping George returns to search for his lost "O" and I wouldn't want to miss that.
Cheers,
Ron in Indy

 

[rrossjr]

:thinking: What color is your GT?
Looks like BB = Rallye Orange (1970, black interior).

Yes, but not original paint. :yup:

Very nice condition. Stock with some enhancements.
What state are you moving to?

FL

 

[Dale .D]

Looks in pretty good shape. I'm guessing it's value to be in the 11-12 k range. Would get more if you had the 5 speed & more powerful motor. What upgrades do you have on suspension & braking.

 

[tealcarver]

Ron: you can always go with the "Best Offer" price, if no one comes in with a good offer, then relist it. It is a good looking car, if someone wanted something like it, and they had "normal" GT, they would spend more than $10,000 to get it like yours. I don't think $15,000.00 is too high. Mine is similar on the work done to yours, It has an agreed value of 30,000.00 through Hagerty insurance.

Bob

 

[Autoholic]

I'd list it on BAT and go post over on German Opel communities. I'd say between $12-15k is reasonable for the American market, easily $25k in the European market.

 

[rrossjr]

Looks in pretty good shape. I'm guessing it's value to be in the 11-12 k range. Would get more if you had the 5 speed & more powerful motor. What upgrades do you have on suspension & braking.

Yes, the car is in very good shape. Pretty much stock suspension, steering, and brakes. The larger wheels and tires help a bit with handling, but also add to the road noise.

 

[First opel 1981]

Much worse GTs have gone for high dollars on Mecum. Yours should get top dollar there.

Just watch out for the seller premium.

 

[opeljohn]

Having seen Ron's GT on a few occasions, and having been to most of the national events at one time or another I would put it in the top 5% of what's out there in this country. A good looking very well maintained GT. If I could work it out I would sell mine and buy Ron's.

Anyway, Ron I would contact Paul Tipton. He ended up selling his black GT to an overseas buyer I think thru contacts on Facebook. I think it is now in Norway. If I remember correctly he had a number of offers from that side of the pond at better prices than here. I would think someone from there could pick it up for $20-25 Grand, ship it over there and still come out ahead.

 

[norbertone.gt371 (R.I.P.)]

First to do today was sent the pictures to my friend Harmut:yup:

 

[rrossjr]

Having seen Ron's GT on a few occasions, and having been to most of the national events at one time or another I would put it in the top 5% of what's out there in this country. A good looking very well maintained GT. If I could work it out I would sell mine and buy Ron's.

Anyway, Ron I would contact Paul Tipton. He ended up selling his black GT to an overseas buyer I think thru contacts on Facebook. I think it is now in Norway. If I remember correctly he had a number of offers from that side of the pond at better prices than here. I would think someone from there could pick it up for $20-25 Grand, ship it over there and still come out ahead.

Thanks John,
I'd love to see it stay in the area, but I also understand that this isn't exactly an impulse buy.
I hadn't seriously considered Europe, but it sounds like I should at least look into that.
To me, it is always preferable if the buyer can see/drive the car before making a deal.
Cheers,
RR

 

[Autoholic]

Ron, if you sold it to Europe you'd probably have enough to move and then start a new project car.

 

[G.v.Mainberg]

It is a very beautiful GT, I remember it from Springfield (yes, I voted for it!).

If you want to sell it to Germany, I'm willing to help with translating your description. Be ready to take and host 100+ pictures to cover everything for a potential buyer.

Dieter