Opel
1 of 2 in the US! 1976 Opel Kadett C
If the fourth generation of the Opel Kadett looks like the Chevy Chevette (also the Chevy Vega), that’s because it was part of General Motors’ first “world car” using the T-platform and built by GM across the globe. The… more»
Desert Find: 1968 Opel Kadett Wagon
The seller pulled this 1968 Opel Kadett Wagon out of the Arizona desert where it had reportedly been its whole life until being moved to the great state of Virginia. Despite the burnt and faded paint (just think what… more»
Long-Term Storage: 1958 Opel Olympia Rekord
“Smartly styled and completely appointed, the Opel Olympia Rekford puts distinguished and comfortable transportation for 4-5 passengers on a nimble 100.04″ wheelbase.” So says a brochure showing these baby Buicks made in Germany. This 1958 Opel Olympia Rekford is… more»
Yard Find: 1973 Opel GT Project
Here’s another “ran when parked” prospect on facebook Marketplace – a 1973 Opel GT, located in Dayton, Ohio with an asking price of $2500. The sleek two-seater was an unlikely product of Opel Automobile, founded in 1862 in Germany… more»
Super Coupe? 1972 Opel 1900 Rallye
Car & Driver magazine said about the Opel 1900 Rallye: “The Opel 1900 Rallye is a very together car.” They went on to say, “Given our choice between any super coupe between the Atlantic and the Pacific, we’d take… more»
Controversial Caddy: 1998 Cadillac Catera
The Caddy that zigs. That was the catch-phrase spoken at the end of the commercial starring Cindy Crawford driving a Catera back in the late nineties while the actress herself never utters a sound during the entire 30 seconds,… more»
BF Auction: 1971 Opel GT
UPDATE – The seller has added more photos of the car to the gallery. They also have provided a list of parts that are included with the car here: driver-side mirror, exterior chrome trim, visors, accessory light, three-point seatbelt,… more»
Estate Sale: 1971 Opel GT
In an eBay listing that is distinguished by its brevity, we find this 1971 Opel GT, bid to $5401, reserve not met. The car is located in Martinsville, Indiana. Opel was owned by General Motors for decades, forming the… more»
BF Auction: 1970 Opel GT
UPDATE – The seller found a spare dash panel and some other trim items for the car, which will be included with it. A photo of the parts has been added to the bottom of the photo gallery. Also,… more»
Sold By Buick! 1974 Opel Manta 1900
Opel Automobile GmbH (a German division of General Motors at one time) built the Manta across two generations from 1970 to 1988. It was a rear-wheel-drive sports coupe that was sold as the Manta 1900 in the U.S. by… more»
German Import: 1974 Opel Manta A
In the 1960s and 1970s. if you strolled into your neighborhood Buick dealership, you’d likely find one of several imported Opel’s sitting alongside an Electra 225 or Riviera. Opel was owned by General Motors and since Buick didn’t have… more»
Restoration Almost Finished: 1970 Opel GT
Sportscars like the MGB remain extremely popular across the world with a loyal fanbase and thousands of parts available. Some sports cars have slipped through the net through, either due to not being sold in large numbers or not… more»
Mini Nomad? 1958 Opel Olympia Caravan
I haven’t seen one of these in years! One of these being a 1958 Opel Olympia P1. I remember years ago thinking, yes, it does look like a Nomad! Offered from 1958 through 1960, these Opel Olympia Caravans, along… more»
52K Mile Survivor: 1975 Opel Manta
If I were to mention that we’re going to show a rear-wheel-drive German coupe from the mid-1970s, what’s the first thing that would come to your mind? Other than, “Why didn’t I buy a BMW 2002 when they were… more»
Living Barn Find! 1956 Opel Olympia Caravan
The Opel Olympia was a German compact car built across several iterations from 1935-70, with gaps along the way, such as during World War II. Most of these cars have faded away due to being worn out, but there… more»
Sitting Since 1986: 1972 Opel GT
What is it about the Opel GT? Despite not being enormously collectible, when one comes up for sale, it’s hard not to stop and stare at it. The “baby Vette” is certainly an eye-catching car, but it’s never quite… more»