Jul 16, 2017 opel did offer an automatic transmission back in the early 1970s. The original 4 speed was worn out and replaced with a 3900 mile manta 4 speed trans, the old original weber carb was replaced with a weber 38 dgas carb, new clutch assy with all heavy duty parts and seals, front and rear shocks, bushings, front and rear brake hoses, pads, turned drums, rear end cleaned, lubed and seals replaced, fuel line, tank. Hemmings find of the day 1972 opel gt kurt ernst on may 1st, 2017 at 9. The car has a ca 18 engine with a turbo and transmission from a supra i have the turbo and the whole kit separate. This opel is a highly soughtafter car and very hard to find in this pristine condition. Rebuilt motor and trans, last of the high compression 1.
New paint platinum iris with new interior dark gray cloth seats with light gray leather sides1973 opel gt 2door coupe final year one owner 28k originalmiles. My mother had one in an 1971 opel 1900 sedan and my sister had one in an 1974 opel manta. Media in category opel gt roadster the following 41 files are in this category, out of 41 total. The seller states it has only 31k original miles and is all original except for paint, which is said to be a highquality job done 3 years ago. Despite its age, the original gt is still a beauty. Every obscure model with this much charm has a patron saint, so try the opel gt source in sonora, calif. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1972 opel gt and assess the. The first generation opel gt 19681973 debuted as a styling exercise in 1965 at the paris and frankfurt motor shows. Find new and used opel gt classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Sign me up for the racingjunk classifieds newsletter. Book with not real technical informations, is not really a guide off restauration, is general informations of opel gt, is nices pictures, even if one in the book is not clear cannot, for at this price book is not acceptable.
Use the filters to narrow down your selection based on price, year and mileage to help find your dream opel gt. Its not often we see a oneowner opel gt pop up for sale, but thats exactly whats listed on ebay. The definitive opel gt guide for year, color and parts identification this has been a common question on the mailing list and for most opel gt owners for years. To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news.
Opel gtj by, via vs lamborghini sport cars cars cars old classic cars. Ready to grab its share of the limelight at the geneva auto show, the new opel gt concept was created to capture the bold, emotional spirit of the opel. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Blue with silver stripe exterior with a black interior. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Car reverse radar alarm kit dualcore double lcd display 8. I know we had these in canada but i cant find them in my sanford evans data book from that year. Color chips shown here are approximate, due to print ink and computer screen variations, and reflected light. I did all the work myself including all the bodywork, paint, elctrics, ect. The car is basically complete with just the front bumper and side marker lights missing.
Gt opel not exactly the sexiest brand out there but this is actually a pretty nice car. The engine had not run since december 6th 1946, a lapse of 72 years, 4 months, and one day. It looked similar to the 68 corvette because it was styled by a gm designer. Droptop 72 1972 mustang convertible a solid one owner car ready for sale.
Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1972 opel gt. Exhibit a that the automotive trade has gotten just a little nuts. The 240z was a pivotal product for datsun in 1970, and it set the stage for nissan sports cars to this day. See more ideas about classic cars, automobile and cars. Pulp art products of classic vintage paperback book and pulp fiction magazine. With a chip from bsr mine has 312 hp compared to the stock 264 and a lot more torque so. This 1973 opel gt looks to be one of the finest examples we have seen for sale in quite some time. I am going to part out my 70 if it does not sell soon. Boasting great styling and aerodynamics, the gt was a great autobahn cruiser. The opel gt is a frontengine, reardrive twoseat sports car manufactured and marketed by opel in two generations separated by a 34year hiatus the first generation opel gt 19681973 debuted as a styling exercise in 1965 at the paris and frankfurt motor shows. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds.
It also comes with a differential that fits the car to support the power of the engine. Find 1968 to 1978 opel gt classic cars for sale on oodle classifieds. Gateway classic cars of las vegas is please to present this 1969 opel gt for sale. With such a large production figure, even though attrition has been severe, spares do exist. Jan 25, 2007 the new 2007 opel gt will be built in the roadster plant in wilmingtondelaware in the usa, together with its highly successful american gm sister models, the pontiac solstice and the saturn sky. These hilarious star trek videos turn bloopers into canon. Many new parts and comes with some spares alternator, mechanical.
We have thousands of listings and a variety of research tools to help you find the perfect car or truck. The elegant opel gt coupe was introduced as a concept at the 1965 frankfurt and paris motor shows and widely hailed in europe as a mini corvette. My father had a blue 1970 opel gt and kept it for all of one month. Hemmings find of the day 1970 opel gt hemmings daily. First start in 72 years wwii 1942 cleveland diesel 8268a. Base models receive xm satellite radio, headcurtain side airbags and a tire pressure monitoring sytem, while the gt trims receive onstar and stabilitrak. I ended up replacing most of the vacuum lines and especially the y connectors i have two, one 3 way and a 4 way as vacuum lines were falling out of them easily.
Dec 27, 2018 this is a video of the first start in over 72 years of a 1942 cleveland 8268a diesel engine. At classic driver, we offer a worldwide selection of opel gts for sale. Dulux is not recommended for the repair of lucite or other acrylic lacquer finishes. The 70 is a complete car and and it would be a shame to take it apart to get my money out of it and then some, but i will if i must. In 1862, adam opel founded the company, and transformed his craftsmans business into a manufacturer that produced revolutionary machines, including. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1972 opel gt and assess the current state of the classic car market. Items similar to 1972 buick opel gt car ad vintage advertisement red. I am selling my tube chassie opel get and getting out of racing. Opel was gms european satellite, and the gt s origins were definitely entangled with the redesigned 1968 c3 corvette. Feb 25, 20 1972 opel gt 72 opel gt custom widebody lambo green. The new 2007 opel gt will be built in the roadster plant in wilmingtondelaware in the usa, together with its highly successful american gm sister models, the. I got it last july 2002 and fixed it up over the year and got it back on the road august 2003. Opel gt outlines opel gt templates opel gt cad drawings opel gt blueprints opel gt line drawings opel gt signwriter drawings opel gt vinyl template.
How to correctly paint touchup stone chips on your car to get the best results. Hemmings find of the day 1972 opel gt hemmings daily. Original gt colors original opel gt north america export colors, codes, and interior combinations. Original gt colors original opel gt north america export. The opel gt is a frontengine, reardrive twoseat sports car manufactured and marketed by opel in two generations separated by a 34year hiatus. Ready to grab its share of the limelight at the geneva auto show, the new opel gt concept was created to capture the bold, emotional spirit of the opel brand, according to mark adams, vice. One explanation for this trouble was the difference between the european model year and the american model year in years past. This opel has been sitting for years and being sold needing total restoration. Results include ads from the april, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news.
Seats are from a 72 porsche 914 and have been redone in cloth and vinyl. If the blue ones engine runs, as the seller claims it does, we would want to pull the manual and install it. Browse interior and exterior photos for 1972 opel gt. May 01, 2007 opel gt ultimate portfolio 19681973 clarke, r. With a chip from bsr mine has 312 hp compared to the stock 264 and a lot more torque so this car really moves. It was a fun trip picking this car up, although a bit of a basket case, it didnt take long for us to put the car together enough to haul it back to the shop on our transport trailer. Get the best deals on body kits for saturn sky when you shop the largest online selection at. With opel being part of general motors the automatic they chose was a turbohydramatic 180c. View a gt, or consult a paint shop, for actual colors gt interior colors gt special interior colors. The opel gt was a slick fastback coupe produced to meet the 60s demand for fast youthful cars. It may be necessary, at times, to tint colors to produce a satisfactory match due to normal weathering and changes in color standards.
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