Vehicle Description
1971 Opel GT
The Opel GT was a small two-seater from GM's famed German
subsidiary. Underneath, it's an Opel Kadett, a small rear-drive car
that was pretty mundane transportation even for 1960's Germany. But
Opel designed a stunning body for it, one that left no concessions
to practicality. A trunk lid? Who needs that?
This is a car that looks sweet from every angle, probably because
it has this mini-Mako Shark C3 Corvette-thing going on. In proper
sports car fashion, it has a long hood and super-short rear deck.
The snout is low and pointy, with headlamps that rotated and
flipped up, sort of like what the Porsche 928 did a decade later.
It's a low car, but it had broad shoulders that made some of the
British sports cars of the time look skinny and awkward.
Exterior
A 20 year old restoration, painted Flame Red, and showing some age
with dulling and spotting on the hood, as well as dulling on the
roof and rear deck. Hidden headlights are operational, and chrome
is in fair condition overall. Consigner states that some light body
work as well as newer paint was performed 10 years ago. Side panels
are very shiny as a result. Underside presents well with little
surface rust, but otherwise very sound.
Interior
Looking mostly original with black vinyl buckets, flanking original
console. Consigner states this interior was done 10 years ago when
a newer stereo was installed in an otherwise original dash. Gauges
are functioning, and steering wheel appears original. Headliner
appears slightly separated from roof on passenger side but
otherwise unremarkable. Some fit and finish issues are seen with
wiring hanging down from under the dash, and some gaps on the
passenger side where the console meets the carpet.
Drivetrain
A 4-cylinder OHV plant with mechanically sound newly rebuilt carbs,
a new intake manifold, as well as exhaust have been installed. A
4-speed manual transmission is attached.
Ultimately the Datsun 240Z led to the demise of this joint
German/GM venture, however in the mean time, a neat affordable
little sports car was developed. For consignment, a lightly
restored, well maintained sexy little coupe is here for the taking
at Classic Auto Mall.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 150 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. A 450 barn find
collection is currently also on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
