The headlights sometimes break free from their mounts.
It is designed to run on leaded fuel, so it pings quite a bit.
The exhaust and body are not just prone to rust, but actually have some sort of mystical power to attract it.
Replacing the battery is nearly impossible.
Great little collector car that can be bought at a good price.
Find one without a crease or dent near the front hood scoops, and it's rare.
Handles relatively well - albeit slow and sloppy compared to the newer cars out there.
Considered rare.
Great looks. Take off the Opel labels and slap on some Ferrari labels, paint it red and inside make it black, and those who don't know too much will believe you are in a Ferrari.
The Opel GT was styled to resemble a miniature Corvette.
It was a nice looking little car, not much of an engine though (like most small sports cars of its day - MG's Triumphs etc.)
The styling of the Opel predated the "swoopy" Corvettes.
The "swoopy Corvettes" debuted as 1968 models, check your facts dude!
The "swoopy" Corvette came out as a 1968 model.
So it preceded the Opel GT.
Just the facts!
Actually the first experimental Opel was made in 1965, the Opel was finally launched in September of 1968.
Yes, but WHEN was the "mako shark" styled Corvette first designed??
Lighten up... I have had 2 Corvettes (1963 Split and a 1975) and still quite frankly know little about this model. I recall seeing one at Cecil County Dragway obviously very heavily modified that was pretty impressive.
The first Stingray Corvette was called "Project Opel". The Vette and GT were designed by the same guy. It's no coincidence that the two share the same body styles.
Both models appeared in 1968.
I have a 1971 Opel Gt I'm restoring; it's a powerful, great-handling sports car with good fuel economy.
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