Opel GT
Overview
| Produced: |
1968-1973, 103463 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,2 seats |
In 1968, after many years of producing sturdy, reliable family models West German manufacturer, Opel, launched an entirely new coupe. The Opel GT. The new Opel used a modified Kadett platform as its base for its unique "fast-back coupe" body, built for Opel in France.
Two engines were offered in the GT, an 1100cc and a more powerful 1900cc version. All versions were built only in left hand drive form, many example being built and shipped to America. An unsual feature was the revolving headlamps which were a novel alternative to the "pop-up" lamps which were popular at the time.
Production of the Opel GT continued until 1973.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1078cc | S4 OHV | |||
| 1897cc | S4 OHC |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 mph | 33 mpg |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 209 | Opel GT | Coys | 14 Jan 2012 | Not sold | |
| Unknown | Opel GT Coupe | Anglia Car Auctions | 9 Apr 2011 | - | £2100.00 |
| 345 | Opel GT | Coys | 8 Mar 2011 | Not sold | |
| 03 | Opel GT Restoration Project | Historics at Brooklands | 2 Jun 2010 | Not sold | |
| 015 | 1969 OPEL GT | H&H Sales Limited | 18 Apr 2007 | £2600.00 | - |
| 053 | 1969 OPEL GT 1900S | H&H Sales Limited | 3 Oct 2005 | £5800.00 | - |
| 042 | Opel GT | H&H Sales Limited | 28 Jul 2004 | £4800.00 | - |
| 429 | Opel GT (1972) | Brooks | 12 Sep 1999 | - | £2013.00 |
| 010 | Opel GT Coupe (1971) | H&H Sales Limited | 17 Feb 1999 | £4700.00 | - |
| 066 | Opel GT (1970) | BCA | 1 Dec 1997 | Not sold | |
| 077 | Opel GT Coupe (1971) | H&H Sales Limited | 16 Apr 1997 | £3900.00 | - |
| 044 | Opel GT (1970) | Kruse | 24 Nov 1996 | £6500.00 | - |
| 081 | Opel GT 1900 (1969) | Sandown | 28 Jul 1996 | £5050.00 | - |
| 007 | Opel GT Sports (1969) | Christies | 11 Apr 1992 | Not sold | |
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185520326X | Opel GT Gold Portfolio 1968-73 | Brooklands Books | |
| 1870642864 | Opel GT 1968-73 OWM727 | Brooklands Books |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buying guide - 1968-73 Opel GT |
100 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars July 2009 | |||
| Buying guide - 1968-73 Opel GT- Its many fans reckon this curvaceous coupe is the best-looking GT ever, and beneath that seductive skin are easy-to-live-with Mechanicals. | ||||
| Article |
Fruity opel |
46 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics February 2002 | |||
| Fruity Opel - This Opel travelled a very long way to meet Mark Sheppard. Luckily it was a love match that had been made years before; keep the tissues handy says Ben Field. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars August 2001 pg 92 |
92 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars August 2001 | |||
| Ten great cars to buy before they all disappear. From Toyota MR2 to Vauxhall Carlton 3000GSi, these great cars all deserve to be saved before rust, MoT failures and boy racers wipe then out forever. | ||||
| Article |
The great pretenders |
132 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car August 2010 | |||
| The great pretenders - Opel and Triumph were inspired by success stories from Chevy and Jaguar for their baby GTs. And today they are classic bargains, says Graeme Hurst. | ||||
| Article |
Drives - Gilded cage |
80 |
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| Publication | Top Gear May 2007 | |||
| Drives - Gilded cage - Opel GT - It looks wonderful, says Paul Horrell, but feels like solitary confinement. When will GM learn that beauty isn't only skin deep? | ||||
| Article |
Winter warners |
100 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car February 2001 | |||
| Winter warners - BGT vs GT6 vs G21 - Alastair Clements cherry-picks a winner from these bargain hardy perennials. | ||||
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