Opel GT 1900 fully restored, 5-speed manual 1970
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This stunning 1970 Opel GT 1900 is a San Diego, CA import. It has been extensively overhauled, rebuilt and restored in fullest sense of the word. It took nearly 6 years in Holland, between 2011 and 2017) to complete. The wonderful result shows that neither expense nor effort was spared in bringing her back to her full glory again. The whole process has also been meticulously photographically documented together with the accompanying invoices. The superb bodywork is straight and the paintwork is of an excellent quality. All of the decorative chrome work has been renewed. The engine has been completely upgraded with a 2.0 E Opel Manta B engine. The engine has been completely rebuilt using a special inlet manifold with twin Weber carburettors, a fast camshaft, a special SS exhaust system and an individually operated fan to cool the manifold. The mechanical rebuild was also not budget limited with everything from the rocker arms, pushrods, timing chain, cogwheels, tensioners, oil-pump housing, alternator, starter engine, cooling system, the heating radiator, piston ring, the con rod and crankshaft bearings to the tank float, amongst other items to be replaced. The gearbox has been completely changed to the ZF-5 one from the Opel Manta. The revised transmission has a completely new clutch set with new synchromesh rings, pressure group en bearing, clutch plates and clutch cable. The brakes have also been totally upgraded to include steel break conduits, a new brake head-cylinder and the larger Opel Record 2.2 E perforated discs. It has been fitted a 4-lots of new Yellow Koni shock breakers. Underneath the car the support strut rubbers, the ball joints and steering ball joint and steering hub housing have been replaced with new ones. It has its original ‘Chartreus yellow 406’ finish with black vinyl trim. The dashboard and steering wheel are covered in hand-stitched real leather. In short this is a very fast Opel GT that has lovingly been restored and upgraded by its owner. Mechanically and visually the car is in an absolute top-quality condition! Gallery Aaldering is Europe’s leading Classic Cars specialist since 1975! Always 300-350 Classic and Sportscars in stock, please visit http://www.gallery-aaldering.com for the current stock list (all offered cars are available in our showroom) and further information. We are located near the German border, 95 km from Düsseldorf and 90 km from Amsterdam. So easy traveling by plane, train, taxi and car. Transport and worldwide shipping can be arranged. No duties/import costs within Europe. We buy, sell and provide consignment sales (selling on behalf of the owner). We can arrange/provide registration/papers for our German (H-Kennzeichen, TÜV, Fahrzeugbrief, Wertgutachten usw.) and Benelux customers. Gallery Aaldering, Arnhemsestraat 47, 6971 AP Brummen, The Netherlands. Tel: 0031-575-564055. Quality, experience and transparency is what sets us apart. We look forward to welcoming you in our showroom
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1970 Opel GT 1900 fully restored, 5-speed manual is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Brummen by Gallery Dealer for €28500.
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Car type : Car Make : Opel Model : GT Model Version : 1900 fully restored, 5-speed manual Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1970 Sub type : Coupé Location : Brummen
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About Opel
Ah, Opel! The German automaker with a history as rich as a Black Forest gateau. Let's take a leisurely drive through the annals of automotive history, shall we?Opel's story begins in the 19th century when Adam Opel started crafting sewing machines. Yes, you heard me right, sewing machines! But Adam had bigger dreams – he envisioned a future with horseless carriages, just like the crazy inventors of his time. And so, in 1899, Opel produced their first automobile, the Opel-Patent-Motorwagen System Lutzmann. Catchy name, isn't it?
Now, if we're talking classic Opel models, we can't skip over the Opel 4 PS, affectionately known as the "Doktorwagen." It was the car that put Opel on the map, a tiny two-seater that was as simple and sturdy as a Bavarian beer stein. But the real charm was its affordability. Doctors and professionals loved it, hence the name, and it became the people's car before Volkswagen even existed.
Fast forward to the 1930s, and Opel was cranking out the Olympia. It was sleek, streamlined, and had a small but efficient 1.3-liter engine. Think of it as the German answer to the Ford Model T – a car for the masses.
But if we want to talk about a truly remarkable classic, let's talk Kadett. The Opel Kadett was a workhorse. It soldiered on through the tumultuous years of World War II, and post-war, it was like Germany's own phoenix rising from the ashes. The Kadett helped Opel regain its footing in the automotive world.
Then came the '60s and '70s, and with them, the legendary Opel GT. Some say it was a baby Corvette in a tuxedo, and they weren't entirely wrong. With its unmistakable "Coke bottle" shape and pop-up headlights, the Opel GT was pure style. It wasn't the fastest, but it had more charisma than a disco-era John Travolta.
But what about performance, you ask? Well, Opel didn't disappoint. In the late '80s, they gave us the Opel Kadett GSi 16V. It was a pocket rocket, a hot hatch with a 150-horsepower 2.0-liter engine. It could go from zero to autobahn in no time.
And finally, we can't talk about Opel's classic models without mentioning the Manta. The Opel Manta was the epitome of '70s cool. It had those iconic wraparound bumpers, the sporty silhouette, and a catchy marketing slogan – "The car you always promised yourself." It was the car that whispered sweet nothings about freedom and open roads.
So there you have it, a brisk but exhilarating journey through Opel's history, with a handful of classic models that could make any car enthusiast's heart race. Opel may not be as flashy as some of its German counterparts, but it has a charm all its own, like a well-aged riesling in the world of automotive wines. Cheers to Opel!