The Opel GT is a frequent flyer on “forgotten classics” and “affordable vintage autos” lists. In other words, it’s an old car that can be scored for cheap.
That’s obviously good news for vintage enthusiasts on a budget. The news gets better when you consider that those lists are naturally focused on nice examples. Cars that are a little rough …
They also did a double cannonball trip. 2 guys in a caged small car 6000 miles. Documented in the book Horrible Idea.
EDIT: They are over 30 lemons races as well.
Needs moar John Greenwood.
As a former member of Team Tinyvette, I believe our crowning achievement was knocking out transmission swaps within 45 minutes from the time the tow truck dropped it off and our getting it back on the track. I think I still have burns on my scalp from scalding gear oil that poured out of one dead box! Another fond memory is looking up at the door handle of the stretch limo "Rolling Chicane" while passing it in the Esses at Buttonwillow Raceway, and essentially seeing eye-to-glowing-brake-rotor... it really is a small car.
In reply to strawman :
All of you are legend. My GT is in the drive, yet does not.
I'll never forget my opel gt my first car, taught me how to fix my own car, made mistakes learned from them. the car made it almost 100k before the engine blew. Fortunately that happened after I traded the car for a Honda not sure that was a great choice but it was what economics required. Miss that car more than you know.
I remember from the C&D road test of the Opel GT that they said it had alot of understeer.
Larry734 said:I remember from the C&D road test of the Opel GT that they said it had alot of understeer.
Bind in the transverse front leaf spring caused the front end to be very stiff and the US models didn't get a rear sway bar, so yes stock ones understeer.
In reply to Bigben :
Hey, didn't you run one of these at the challenge?
All this talk has made me want an Opel GT. Anyone giving one away?*
*(Please nobody actually give me one)
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