Tag: Opel

  • 1974 Opel Manta Luxus

    1974 Opel Manta Luxus

    Any Opel Manta is an oddball these days, but the Luxus luxury edition gets bonus points. The downside is that this one lacks a clutch pedal.

  • Set your own Rekords in this Shift-it-Yourself Opel

    Set your own Rekords in this Shift-it-Yourself Opel

    With some funds, any European auto fan can score a 1980s BMW, Mercedes or even Audi; but this Opel Rekord will stand out in any American crowd today. This is the 2.2i version, which came with the most sporting engine available, and this also has the Irmscher sport package, which consists of mostly cosmetic goodies.…

  • Forbidden Fruit: 1973 Opel Commodore GT/E

    Forbidden Fruit: 1973 Opel Commodore GT/E

    The Opel Commodore was an executive sedan which was never sold in the US. We don’t know how this one found its way to the high desert of California; but we do know it’s the most desirable variant: a two-door GT/E with a four-speed manual. The GS/E was the top sport trim level and came…

  • Why So Bitter, Senator?

    Why So Bitter, Senator?

    Sure, this post has a weird title, but it’s because today’s feature is a particularly weird car.  I remember the Bitter SC from an exotic car book my dad had in the 80s.  Basically, it’s an Opel Senator with a custom body (which looks remarkably like a period Ferrari 400) and spruced-up interior.  This particular…

  • Opel GT Mother Lode

    Would you like an Opel GT?  How about ten of them? Here we have an Opel GT hoarder, plain and simple.  Ten cars are for sale with a load of parts and no specific model years or specs given.  The seller claims they all roll and some run.  How many and which ones??  Apparently, one…