Inspired by America, designed in Germany, and built in France, this is quite the international car. While they were offered with an 1100 engine in base specification, the Opel GT was most commonly sold with the larger 1900 engine, putting out a respectable 102hp to move roughly 2000 lb. of car. Given its parts commonality with contemporary Opels, and the existence of multiple part suppliers and documented fixes to weak points, this should be a fairly easy-to-own classic sports car. You can find this 1973 Opel 1900 GT in Hudson, WI for $3500.
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Coke Bottle – 1973 Opel 1900 GT
October 21, 2013The Only Corolla Here – Pair of 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 GT-S
October 20, 2013Ordinarily, Toyota Corollas are not high on any enthusiast’s list, if they’re there at all. But… have you ever thought to yourself, “gee, I’d love to have a first-generation MR2, but two seats is not enough!” Well look no further, because this particular Corolla is basically the MR2’s drivetrain packed in a small hatchback. Does it drive better than a contemporary GTI? No idea, but having a revvy Yamaha-developed four-cylinder under the hood is worth a lot by itself. You can find our first 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 GTS for $1950 in Fremont, CA.
This Or The Cordoba? 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
October 17, 2013While looking around for more obscure vehicles, and trying to sort out a high idle issue with the RustyButTrusty ’77 spider, a nice little 1978 popped up. Even in smog-strangled form, Alfa’s elegant solution of mechanical fuel injection suffered less of a power loss than many competitors. The solution to the safety requirements of the late 1970s was substantially less elegant, but no worse than many competitors. As a result, even the big-bumper series 2 (chopped-tail, non-spoilered) spiders are increasing in price – who know we’d ever see the day? Some good finds are still out there, and that appears to be the case with this 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce, listed for $2300 near Concord, CA.


