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1969 OPEL GT with 1.9 motor / 4 speed Stock - in Excellent condition inside/out

Make: Opel
Model: GT
Type: Coupe
Trim: Base Model
Doors: 2
Year: 1969
Mileage: 93000
Color: Red
Engine: 1.9 liter CIH (Cam In Head)
Cylinders: 4
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: 2WD
Interior color: Black
Drive side: Left-Hand Drive
Vehicle Title: Clean
Item location: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Description of 1969 Opel GT Base Model

FOR SALE: 1969 OPEL GT with 1.9 motor / 4 speed transmission

Car runs well, is mechanically sound and rust-free. 93,000 miles indicated, Total Mileage Unknown

This almost completely stock 1969 Opel GT is finished in Cardinal Red over black vinyl upholstery and powered by a 1.9-liter inlinefour-cylinder engine producing 102 HP, paired with a four-speed manual transmission.

The cam-in-head 1.9L inline-four is fed by a single downdraft Weber 32/36 carburetor, replacing the original Solex carb for improved reliability. The stock distributor points are replaced by a Pertronics electronic ignition and coil.

This example features a chrome-finished wraparound front bumper and split rear bumperettes as well as unique side-rotating headlights, left and right side-view mirror, and optional quad Monza exhaust outlets with polished finishers. Also included aresteel 13” wheels, power-assisted front disc brakes, retractable headlights, quad polished exhaust outlets, a dealer-optional wood-rimmed steering wheel, high-back bucket seats, lap and shoulder belts, and a factory AM radio.The car was repainted in 2022.

Silver-finished 13″ steel wheels feature bright trim rings and Opel-logo hubcaps and are mounted with 175/70R13 Westlake RP18 tires with a date code of May 2022.

This Opel GT is now offered with extensive purchase receipts, manufacturer’s literature, and a clean Ohio title in the seller’s name.

The following work was completed in the last 2 years.

Engine Bay:

New Weber 32/36 carb, air cleaner

  • New Pertronics electronic ignition,Pertronix Flame Thrower Ignition Coil
  • New distributor cap, wires, plugs
  • New radiator cap, oil cap
  • New fuel pump and filter
  • New radiator hoses
  • New starter

Mechanical:

  • New 4 speed transmission, mounts
  • New front brakes – calipers, rotors, pads, hoses
  • New rear drum brakes – drums, shoes, hoses
  • New Exhaust from head pipe to muffler, quad Monza exhaust
  • New KYB shocks, shock tower caps, front shock tower bushings
  • New steering rack boots and outer tie rod ends, fresh alignment and balance
  • New wiring harnesses, rebuilt fuse box.
  • New battery, battery tray, battery quick disconnect

Exterior:

  • Recent base coat/clearcoat paint
  • Repainted OEM wheels
  • New chrome trim rings, lug nuts.
  • New Opel emblems
  • New Opel chrome locking gas cap
  • New turn signal light bulbs and lenses
  • New halogen headlights
  • New left and right rear-view mirrors

Interior:

The stock bucket seats are upholstered in replica black vinyl with pleated basketweave inserts. Black carpeted floor mats with red piping line the footwells. Additional appointments include replacement carpeting, a leather finished console surrounding the shifter, lap and shoulder belts, hand-crank windows, and a Delco Kadett AM push-button radio.

The upgraded wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel frames stock VDO instrumentation consisting of a 150-mph speedometer and a tachometer. A clock and auxiliary gauges for amperage, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level are located atop the center stack. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 93k miles, but total mileage is unknown.

Recent replacement interior parts include:

  • New ABS dash cover
  • New shifter boot
  • New seat back covers, front carpet set, floor mats
  • New interior rear-view mirror
  • New sun visors
  • New clock
  • New door weatherstripping

Known Issues:

  • Speedometer is inaccurate below 30 mph (probably the drive cable).
  • The original OEM AM radio works, but no speakers are installed.
  • A few paint bubbles and paint overspray.
  • Wipers do not park when turned off.
  • Windshield washer is inoperative.