SpecialEducation Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I just wanted to say how nice it was to see some love for the Opel GT in the August 2016 Bugle. For years I've thought I'd like to buy my mom a Karmann Ghia, because as a kid she told me she once tried to buy one but her father wouldn't let her. After drooling over a freshly restored GT at a local car show, she told me she only settled for the Ghia because she couldn't afford a GT, but it's the Opel she really wanted. I also found it interesting that the owner of the previously mentioned and drooled on GT (who was also showing a Kadett) really put an emphasis on the fact that his Opels were also Buicks. It was on his signage and he reiterated that fact to anyone who would listen, but he was a member of the Opel Club, not the BCA. I kinda wish there was a little more activity down here, although my budget appreciates not having a constant reminder of another project hanging out on my bucket list. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 It was a good story. While I did not appreciate the beauty of an Opel when I was a teenager, I can now see that was a mistake. There have been a few Opel GT's around my area that are being noticed now. They look like fun cars that you don't need to break open the piggy bank to enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialEducation Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 When I lived in Oklahoma City, there was a fellow down the street from me that had 3 GTs. I eyeballed them every time I went by, half hoping to see a for sale sign, and half fearing that they'd be too pricey for me if they were for sale... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialEducation Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share Posted September 6, 2016 I just got the registration forms in... the above mentioned Opels ('70 GT & '69 Kadett Caravan) that I was drooling over will be at our October Buick Show. Chuffed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I loved Opels back in the mid 70's. They especially looked good in the rear view mirror of my Triumph GT-6+ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialEducation Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 1 hour ago, MrEarl said: I loved Opels back in the mid 70's. They especially looked good in the rear view mirror of my Triumph GT-6+ True story: As I was leaving work Tuesday, that blue 1970 GT pulled up at the stop light next to me... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Who won?!?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialEducation Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) The 3800 V6, of course... ...but it I was turning left, so I got a green light before he did. Edited September 9, 2016 by SpecialEducation (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialEducation Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 Another '70 GT from Overland park is registered! Now I need TWO extra copies of the August Bugle to give away... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Pictures coming soon I'm sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialEducation Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 You bet. We had a Cascada, Manta, and GT all lined up together... Both GT owners did receive a copy of the August Bugle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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