
Opels Unlimited has been selling quite a few cars on eBay lately. Most of them have been pretty common Opels. This one is not being sold by Opels Unlimited, but it was donated to the Opel Enthusiast Club by them. All proceeds of the sale go to the OEC.
This is not a common Opel. This is an Opel GT convertible. The OEC says it was professionally done. The listing states: "The top fits well, the windows roll up into it and it doesn't leak. Special matching red gauge package from Germany in kilometers. Speedo goes to 260 kmh. Also features replaced dash pad... new seats, stereo system, Opels Unlimited's Stage II spring assembly... metallic brakes, Weber carb, ignition mods, chrome air cleaner."
There is also what appears to be a heavy duty roll bar, which most likely helps with the rigidity lost when the roof was chopped off.

OK, so what is this; a good chop job or a bad one? The photo at the top of the post makes it look not too bad. Actually, pretty good. The photo below, though, makes it look, well, not so good. Actually, pretty bad.

As I wrote in the beginning of this post, I was having a hard time coming up with a closing paragraph. I just don't know what I think about this car. The Opel GT is a beautiful car in its natural state. At best, cutting off the roof did nothing to improve on that. At worst, it ruined the lines. However, if it was done right, I can imagine this Opel being pretty fun to drive on a summer night. It's certainly a unique ride.
I guess if I had unlimited car funds I'd buy a stock Opel GT. I'd also buy an Alfa, a Triumph, or a TVR for those times when I want to cruise with the top down. Some cars were meant to be convertibles, some were not. I guess it's a matter of personal opinion as to whether the Opel GT should be topless.
Located in Rialto, CA, click here to see the eBay listing.
1 comment:
I'd almost buy it just for the car phone in the wheel well. That's class..
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