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Opel GT

Started on June 15 by wlkelley3



1970 Opel GT Just completed resto. stock except Weber carb and handmade interior. Got the original sale paperwork. 2-owners, 1st was sister friends father, then my family and passed on to me.


10 comments on this ride
 BBS wheels

Replaced stock 13X5 wheels w/BBS Basketweaves 14X6.5 off an E30 BMW. Last pic of resonator More exhaust resonator New factory Resonator Installed

Finally got the factory original exhaust resonator installed, Beats the plain single pipe the po did. #1 Headlights out

A view of the roll-over headlights More interior

More interior. Took a series of pics as I installed the interior. Interior shots

A friend and I handmade (sewed) the interior. It's slightly custom. Originally way too RED, I added some black with red stitching to tone it down. It comes out brighter in pics.


Jun 16, 2008 6:16 p.m.
Absolutely beautiful, one of the most timeless sports cars ever!
Dec 11, 2008 2:05 p.m.
Ver, very nice
Apr 23, 2009 12:59 p.m.
FANTASTIC. That interior is wild--but not tacky.
Apr 23, 2009 1:42 p.m.
Karl La Follette:
Very nice i once bought 5 Opel Gts at a auction for $660 bux , resold $3500 way back probably 15 years ago . Back then I Had 13 cars on my half acre lot HOA didnt exists back then . Sold them to one guy from Tampa FL . Nice looking vehicle . Just got a pik of one at my local hardware store the other day .
Sep 6, 2009 12:50 p.m.
Sweet car. Nice job on the interior!
Dec 5, 2009 9:04 a.m.
T.J. :
The Opel is looking good Wendell. I've always liked the looks of the GT.
Apr 18, 2010 8:09 p.m.
I miss these cars
I miss these cars!
Aug 8, 2010 12:02 a.m.
I really enjoy the work you have done to show how good these cars can look. Thank you.
Nov 22, 2010 10:11 p.m.
That is one sexy car!
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