1973 Opel GT 3 Speed Automatic 63,378 miles - Approx 3500 miles on motor rebuild

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1973 Opel GT 3 Speed Automatic 63,378 miles - Approx 3500 miles on motor rebuild
This is a non-A/C vehicle with manual steering
We purchased this 73 Opel GT in November of 2014 with 62,149 miles as a weekend driver and toparticipatein year round local car shows, it is very popular at the cars shows (even at the MOPAR show) and gets lots of attention, we did some minor upgrades to make the car more reliable so that we could enter in "Poker Run" charity events, she is fun to drive. We are down sizing tomake room for otherprojects.She only requires a little cosmetic TLC.We have documents that show the vehicle received body restoration, paintand internal mechanical upgradesbetween 2007 and 2014 by previous owners, any upgrades or replacements noted after 11/14 were done by us. This vehicle is 43 years old with 98% of it's original electrical wiring and components.
The Opel GT is a true fastback, there is no external access to the trunk area, this is not ahatchback. There is a fold-up locking panel door that conceals the spare tire and jack and trunk area behind the front seats.
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Production Years - 1968-1973.Assembly Bochum, Germany.Sold in the U.S. through BuickBody and chassis Class - Sports car.Bodystyle - 2-door coupé.Layout - Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive.
Powertrain
Engine - 1,897cc (115.8cuin) CIH I4 (gasoline)
Transmission - TH180 3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,415mm (95.1in) Length 4,113mm (161.9in) Width 1,580mm (62.2in)Height 1,225mm (48.2in)
Curbweight940kg (2,072lb.)
This vehicle is being sold "As is".This vehicle is listed For Sale regionally, listing may end without notice, mileage may differ slightly due to prospective buyers test drives.
Body: Overall body condition is very good for an 8year old restoration that has been driven weekly, minor small dings, minor surface rust.
07/07 - Under hood rubber seals replaced.
11/09 - Door seals replaced.
07/09 - Door handle gaskets replaced.
Paint: Vehicle was painted in 05/09, shows signs of wear, has chips, scratches and small "blisters" in paint.05/09 : Painted Silver Metallic Flake
Bumpers: Front bumper has several small dings, chrome is in tact but starting to show it's age, Rear bumper assemblies are ingreat shape and show no damage,front and rear bumperettes and rubber pads are in very good shape and show no damage.
Glass: All glass appears to be factory original, "pop-out" opening side quarter windows operate properly, driver and passenger widows operate properly but require a littleassistancetoseat properly when rolling up, windshield and rear window are intact and free from cracks and chips, Features a rare rear window defroster, it is noted that very few Opel GT's were shipped with this option, rear window defrosteris not connected and it is unknown if it is functional.05/09 - Windshield seal replaced.05/09 - Rear window seal replaced.
Headlights: Appear to be factory original. The headlights and all mechanisms connected to the headlights are fully functional and operate perfectly locking solidly in both the open and close positions. For some unknown reason people at the car shows are absolutely fascinated with the flip over headlights, be prepared to flipthe headlightsa lot.
Exterior Lighting: All 4 Ways lights, Brake lights, Turn Signals, Corner markers, Park lights and Running lights are functional and operate properly.
Interior:Overall condition of the interior is good,mostof it appears original. Seats, door panels and kick/side panels have wear/damagebut are in decent shape for being factory originals, Head liner is near perfect condition, rear view mirror intact, sun visors intact.5/09 - Floor carpets replaced.
Dashboard: Factory radio is missing, factory clock does not work,"dummy" light cluster has burnt bulbs, dash top is severely cracked and has a custom fitted dash cover on it. All switches and levers operate properly to include - Turn signal and high beam lever - Park Light switch - Dash Panel Dimmer switch - 2 Speed Wiper switch to include drivers foot-well activated wiper pedal - 2 Speed Heater Blower Fan switch - Heater/Defroster Air Direction lever -Outside air/ Heat mixture lever - 4 way Flasher switch with the exception of the Rear Defroster switch as the rear defroster is disconnected and Cigarette Lighter.02/15 : Boss Audio Multi-Media Radio.01/15 -Turn signal and high beam control lever.
Steering Wheel: Wheelis solidand appears to be the original, it has an aftermarket vinyl steering wheel wrap on it that we have never removed, Horns do not operate at this time, we are tracking down the issue and hope to have fixed.
Undercarriage: The underside of the vehicle is solid and in very good shape, no visible rust or holes, minor surface rust on exposed metal only, the underside had been undercoated previously and by us.01/15 - Undercoating05/09 - Undercoating
Exhaust system : Exhaust system is solid and in very good shape from the header to the resonator tips, no holesminor surfacerust.05/08- Entire exhaust system replaced.
Brakes: Power AssistFront Disc rear Drums- Brakes are firm and in very good shape and stop the vehicle quickly.05/09 : Power Brake Booster rebuilt.
Locking Fuel Cap : May be the original fuel cap. Fully functional locking fuel cap with key.
Engine: Rebuilt Engine. Engine runs strong, no knocks or pings, our best calculation puts the engine at about 3500 miles since the rebuild.07/07-Engine rebuild,rings, rod bearings,Valves resurfaced, Intake and exhaustvalve seats, Cam bearings, 268 degree street and autocross Cam shaft and matching Hydraulic lifters, Polished and chamfered crankshaft, Cylinders surfaced honed, Gaskets and seals replaced.
Carburetor: Thefactory Solex carburetor wasreplaced and upgraded to atrue Italian Weber 32/36 DGV Series Carburetor. 01/15 - Weber 32/36 DGV Series Carburetor Snorkel Breather Kit01/15 - High flow Conical Air Filter.11/14- Carburetor rebuilt
Battery: Battery is in great working order, no issues.11/14 - Interstate Battery - MEGA - TRON II
Electrical System: To the best of our knowledge the entire electrical system to include the Alternator and a majority of the vehicles wiring are factory original, when all accessories arerunning under full load to include the headlights the Amp Meter drops from neutral "0" to "-13", very light flaring can be detected with the headlights. Alternator does charge the battery.
Ignition System: Ignition system is in great working order, vehicle starts quickly.01/15 - Pertronix Igniter Electronic Ignition Kit.01/15 - Pertronix Flamethrower 40,000 volt 3.0ohm Coil.12/16 - Ignition Switch serviced.
Cooling System : The cooling system is in great working order, no leaksor issues, The automatic transmission radiator was replaced with a manual transmission radiator and an external transmission cooler was added.02/15 - Water pump replaced.02/15 - Fan Shroud Replaced. 02/15 - Fan Replaced.
Transmission: Transmission shiftssmoothly and has an external transmission cooler.11/16 - Automatic transmission vacuum modulator.11/14 - Transmission Filter Kit.11/14 - Rear transmission driveshaft seal6/08 - Trans mount replaced.
Rear Axle: Rear axle shows no signs of issues.11/14 - Torque tube rebuilt.
Tires/Wheels/Spare: Tires are ingreat condition and have approximately 1200 miles on them. Wheels are Konig 5 Spoke 14x6 JJ Ferrari style wheels. New full size spare tire on a factory original Opel GT wheel. 4 Metal " Blitz " Lightning bolt valve stem caps.11/14 - Four P195 / 60R 14 tires.
Keys: There are4 different keys for this vehicle, Ignition key, a Locking fuel cap key, theSpare tire / Trunk locking panelkey and a door key, the door key locks and unlocks the drivers door only, thepassenger door handle and or lock were replaced by a previous owner, the lockcan be easily re-eyed by a locksmith to match the drivers doorkey if desired.
Extras: Torque Tube Rebuild Kit, Original Automatic Transmissions Radiator, Front and Rear Brake Pads, Weber 32/36 DGV Series Carburetor Float, Weber factory style chrome air filter, 2 extra radiator fans.
Books and Manuals: Opel Service - Repair Handbook all Models 1966 -1977, 1973 Opel Service Manual, 1973 Buick - Opel Preliminary Service Manual.
This vehicle is listed For Sale regionally, listing may end without notice, mileage may differ slightly due to prospective buyers test drives.
This vehicle is being sold "As is".This vehicle is listed For Sale regionally, listing may end without notice, mileage may differ slightly due to prospective buyers test drives.