Opel

Sep 6, 2019  •  For Sale  •  32 Comments

Package Deal: 1969 Opel Rekord + 1967 Commodore

This 1969 Opel Rekord C is a rarity on U.S. roads and clearly owned by an Opel enthusiast. The pretty coupe body is still handsome today, and despite having some rust issues to deal with, still looks quite solid… more»

Aug 22, 2019  •  For Sale  •  22 Comments

40 Years In A Barn: 1973 Opel Manta Luxus

For two model years, US customers could get a slightly-upscale Opel Manta and this 1973 Opel Manta Luxus is one of those cars. While not a luxury car by any means, it would be mainly interior refinements that would… more»

Aug 21, 2019  •  For Sale  •  29 Comments

Gone Bats! 1973 Opel Batmobile Replica!

Born as a stand-in Batmobile to delight a California hospital’s youngest patients, this crazy 1973 Opel custom in the Flushing neighborhood of Gotham (i.e. New York City) seeks a new owner; one who welcomes bats into their belfry and… more»

Aug 7, 2019  •  For Sale  •  28 Comments

Fun 4-Speed Driver: 1972 Opel GT 1.9L

So many things have been said about the Opel GT, most of them bad, but they can actually be great little cars with the right tweaks. Clearly, there are a few people out there that really love these! The… more»

Jul 17, 2019  •  For Sale  •  2 Comments

Same Owner For 40 Years: 1973 Opel 1900 GT

Some descriptive words are said about this 1973 Opel 1900 GT, including that it is a true barn find, that it’s mostly original and that it has been owned by the same owner for the last 40 years. The… more»

Jul 7, 2019  •  For Sale  •  18 Comments

The Poor Man’s Corvette: 1970 Opel GT

The Opel GT was, in its day, quite popular, particularly in Europe. Legendary 1982 world rally champion Walter Röhrl and Opel racing legend Volker Strycek love theirs, and you can have this one, if you place your bid here… more»

Jun 26, 2019  •  For Sale  •  10 Comments

Minor Sorting Required: 1972 Opel GT

The listing now says sold, but this 1972 Opel GT is too sweet not to share. Oftentimes, when a GT does come up for sale, it’s a fairly wretched basketcase that someone is asking too much money for. In… more»

May 24, 2019  •  For Sale  •  16 Comments

Sitting For Years: 1970 Opel GT 4-Speed

It’s hard to not know what the seller really wants to get for this 1970 Opel GT, but as of now it’s listed here on eBay and the current bid price is $5,000. It’s located in York, Pennsylvania.

May 8, 2019  •  For Sale  •  26 Comments

V8 Swap? Cheap 1970 Opel Kadett Wagon

We all sit too much, there’s no question about it. They say that sitting is the new smoking, as in that’s what’ll cause a lot of our collective health problems over the next few decades. I do sit a… more»

Apr 22, 2019  •  For Sale  •  27 Comments

European Model? 1969 Opel GT 1.1L

It’s fun to see such a nice example of a 1969 Opel GT as this one. For any small car to have rear-wheel-drive is a treat for me since almost every vehicle is front-wheel-drive or AWD now. Small cars… more»

Apr 5, 2019  •  For Sale  •  19 Comments

Cheap And Unique: 1967 Opel Kadett Coupe

When the Kadett B was launched by Opel in 1965, it was met with enthusiasm by the motoring public. For the first time, a German manufacturer had produced an affordable small car that was capable of challenging the dominance… more»

Jan 21, 2019  •  For Sale  •  16 Comments

Solid Project: 1964 Opel Kadett Sports Coupe

The Opel Kadett is one of those cars that could so easily have slipped from public consciousness if it hadn’t been for Top Gear UK. In the show’s 2007 Botswana Special, presenter Richard Hammond chose a 1963 Kadett 2-Door… more»

Dec 7, 2018  •  For Sale  •  17 Comments

$500 Euro Hatch: 1976 Opel Kadett

It’s a bit dizzying to learn about the multiple nameplates this 1976 Opel Kadett was sold under during its production run. Built by Isuzu and sold as the Gemini in other markets, the Kadett model sold in the U.S…. more»

Dec 4, 2018  •  For Sale  •  7 Comments

One Owner Since New: 1971 Opel GT

It’s not often we see a one-owner Opel GT pop up for sale, but that’s exactly what’s listed on eBay. The Opel has been in barn storage since 1986 and accumulated some rust and dents in that time, but… more»

Nov 23, 2018  •  For Sale  •  16 Comments

Engine Swap Candidate: 1975 Opel Manta

This 1975 Opel Manta appears to represent a good foundation for a project, with a clean body, nice interior, and empty engine bay. These were originally sold through Buick dealers after being imported from Europe, and they still seem… more»

Oct 25, 2018  •  Auctions  •  27 Comments

1970-72 Opel GT Package Deal

Imagine my disappointment: my dad and my grandmother both had Opel GTs—my dad’s was blue and my grandmother’s butterscotch, examples of each of which appear in the lineup of five GTs above! And of the five…those are the two… more»

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