It is rare to come across a well-kept, rust free, bone stock Opel GT. Jalopnik recently stumbled across a mint condition example of the little Opel sports car for sale on Craigslist in Decatur, IL. and it seems we weren’t the only ones who found its $5,000 list price appealing, as the ad has since been taken down.
The Opel GT shared its under-pinnings with the rear-wheel drive Opel Kadett, though that is where the similarities ended. The GT’s styling is simple, clean and elegant, often being likened to a mini C3 Corvette. Under the hood, it had either a 1.1 liter, 67 horsepower four-cylinder or a 1.9 liter, 83 horsepower four-cylinder mated to either a 3-speed automatic or 4-speed manual transmission. Even though the car is a bit of a featherweight, tipping the scales at just 2, 138 lbs, the 0-60 time with the 1.9 liter engine was rated at 10.2 seconds and had a top speed of 116 mph.
The Opel GT found for sale on Craigslist has traveled just 38, 815 miles since it left the factory in Bochum, Germany in 1970. As a result, the seats, as well as the rest of the interior, appear to be in impeccable shape. There’s more good news on the outside too, the little red sports car is riding on the stock steelies and its gleaming red body appears to be rust-free.
So while this Opel GT is either sold or no longer for sale, it has provided us with the chance to appreciate its timeless good looks.  Would you pony up five grand for this immaculate 70’s sports car, or is that too much for a four-decade old, 100 horsepower two-seater?
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My dad bought the 1.9 version in 1972, and gave it to me in 1990 after he no longer was comfortable driving a little two sweater. I loved that Opel GT!! I only so,d it when the repair bills starting mounting, as I am not a do-or-yourself mechanic. I regret selling it!! It was orange-red and very fast. Beautiful design, the Corvette for those who couldn’t afford it. I would pay $5000 for another, even though they have no modern amenities. The headlights were the coolest!
My dad has a beautiful 1970 Opel GT yellow with black interior. About 22,000 original miles. He is transferring it to me this summer. I plan on doing some restoration work to it but I haven’t decided how much yet. Part of me wants to keep it as completely original as long as I can. But either way my son and I will enjoy the time working on it.
I have one for sale not in as good shape but is all original 72150 miles needs a few things but does run and drive
Do you still have it. And if so where can it be seen.
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