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Offline Hubert

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What's it worth?
« on: June 16, 2011, 06:41:30 PM »
Here's the deal:  Local "mechanic/junk" shop has an Opel GT for sale.  (I haven't asked how much yet)  It's in sad shape, engine gone, maybe tranny, too.  Pretty well stripped.  But, all body panels are there, no dents, not much rust, and all glass.  So, What's It Worth?
As for use, well lotta ifs...  IF I built a racer, I sure would not feel bad cutting holes for a roll bar...  IF I bought it, where would I keep it! IF I bought it, would the wife have me committed.. :(
But man, the body style sure reminds me of the prettiest car ever built, 1960 Ferrari Coupe.....
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Re: What's it worth?
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2011, 06:48:03 PM »
It is worth what you are willing to pay for it, not a penny more, but a lot less if you can get it for that
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Re: What's it worth?
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2011, 07:02:14 PM »
Your avatar says Texas and you are asking about an Opel GT that is a European model of the SKY.
What year is it?. It seems to me to be SKY if it is in the States.
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Re: What's it worth?
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2011, 07:04:48 PM »
This:



or this:



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Re: What's it worth?
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2011, 07:28:09 PM »
Quote from: Hubert on June 16, 2011, 06:41:30 PM
But man, the body style sure reminds me of the prettiest car ever built, 1960 Ferrari Coupe.....
Quote from: JimVonBaden on June 16, 2011, 07:04:48 PM
This:



or this:




Jim :cool:
I would say the first one, right?
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Re: What's it worth?
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2011, 07:33:09 PM »
Gregory,
Except this is a Kappa forum, not sure why he would be asking about the 1st one.
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Re: What's it worth?
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2011, 07:42:46 PM »
The way that he describes it takes me there and that the new Opel GT is only in europe.
He wants an opinion of some members of a car forum, not strange.
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Re: What's it worth?
« Reply #7 on: June 16, 2011, 07:46:30 PM »
100% sure he is referring to the old Opel GT 1900cc thing.

Hubert - here is some things to think about -
1) BUILDING a race car is FAR more expensive than buying a decent used one and rebuilding IT.
2) Parts will be tough to get and probably expensive.
3) The used GT you are looking at is worthLESS. He should be thrilled if you just hauled it away.
4) If you want an Opel GT look HERE  http://motors.shop.ebay.com/Cars-Trucks-/6001/i.html?_nkw=Opel+GT&_catref=1&_dmpt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&_trksid=p3286.c0.m282&_rdc=1-- it's cheaper to buy a GOOD one to MAKE a good one. JUST a paint job would be well over a grand, and a GOOD paint job would be thousands.
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Re: What's it worth?
« Reply #8 on: June 16, 2011, 07:47:19 PM »
Quote from: LatinVenom on June 16, 2011, 07:33:09 PM
Gregory,
Except this is a Kappa forum, not sure why he would be asking about the 1st one.

Yup. And there is a thread about 2012 Corvettes here as well !!!!!!!!!!
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Re: What's it worth?
« Reply #9 on: June 16, 2011, 07:57:38 PM »
Quote from: snaponbob on June 16, 2011, 07:47:19 PM
Yup. And there is a thread about 2012 Corvettes here as well !!!!!!!!!!

I think even saw a thread about getting less fat...

Which of course, applies directly to racing, since less weight is faster.
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Re: What's it worth?
« Reply #10 on: June 16, 2011, 08:58:55 PM »
JimvonBaden: The top one.
Snaponbob: Buts it's so pretty!
Critterman: uh...............................
LatinVenom: No idea what year.
All: Sigh....
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Re: What's it worth?
« Reply #11 on: June 16, 2011, 09:52:18 PM »

Snaponbob: Buts it's so pretty!


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Yes, they are. But complete, solid, running examples can be found for no more money than building one from scratch. AND, you get to enjoy it as soon as you get the keys !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: What's it worth?
« Reply #12 on: June 16, 2011, 09:57:03 PM »
Quote from: Hubert on June 16, 2011, 08:58:55 PM
JimvonBaden: The top one.
Snaponbob: Buts it's so pretty!
Critterman: uh...............................
LatinVenom: No idea what year.
All: Sigh....


You will love it! I have owned 10 of them, just sold the last one.

Check out this forum for LOTS of very sharp and knowledgable people!

http://www.opelgt.com/forums/forum.php

If you have any specific questions I am sure I can either answer them, or give you direction to get the answer.

Jim :cool:
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Re: What's it worth?
« Reply #13 on: June 16, 2011, 10:06:44 PM »
Thanks for the linky!
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Re: What's it worth?
« Reply #14 on: June 16, 2011, 10:51:52 PM »
Quote from: Gentleman Jack on June 16, 2011, 07:57:38 PM
I think even saw a thread about getting less fat...

Which of course, applies directly to racing, since less weight is faster.
It my secret plan for making me in a 2871 sky faster than Kelu in a 6528 GT
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Re: What's it worth?
« Reply #15 on: June 16, 2011, 10:55:57 PM »
I think Kelu's average speed has gone down significantly since he installed the 6528. :poke:
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Re: What's it worth?
« Reply #16 on: June 17, 2011, 04:47:26 AM »
Oh ... *snap*
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Re: What's it worth?
« Reply #17 on: June 17, 2011, 09:25:33 AM »
Kelu

Any updates on your EFR?
If so, please respond in your thread.
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Re: What's it worth?
« Reply #18 on: June 17, 2011, 09:34:18 AM »
Hubert - I wasn't trying to be funny.  I was serious

If you think the shell is worth $100 then you wouldn't want to pay more
If you think 1k same thing.

I think SnaponBob is giving you excellent information
And JimmyV - has a personal history with these gems.

I would follow their advise.
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Re: What's it worth?
« Reply #19 on: June 17, 2011, 10:30:59 AM »
Quote from: elff on June 17, 2011, 09:25:33 AM
Kelu

Any updates on your EFR?
If so, please respond in your thread.

Er ........ umm ................ hijack? How about a PM instead ?!?!?!?!
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Re: What's it worth?
« Reply #20 on: June 17, 2011, 10:56:52 AM »
Was hijacked way before that post and that post was my attempt to get this one back on track
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Re: What's it worth?
« Reply #21 on: June 17, 2011, 07:08:34 PM »
Quote from: Critterman on June 17, 2011, 09:34:18 AM
Hubert - I wasn't trying to be funny. 
Oh, I know.  I -was-trying to be funny... :)  And the shell is probably not worth more than a hundred bucks.... :(
And maybe not anything if there are serious title problems.....
It's just fun to pipe dream.

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