Opel GT with 2.0-litre fuel-injected engine, Recaro seats and classic Vredestein tyres.
The Opel GT remains one of the most distinctive German sports cars of the late 1960s and early 1970s. This example has been fitted with several period-style modifications that further emphasise its sporty character. Among them is a 2.0-litre fuel-injected engine sourced from the Opel Rekord. The car is also equipped with Recaro seats, a Raid steering wheel, and new Vredestein Sprint Classic tyres in size 205/60 VR13. In addition, the rear axle has received fresh cavity protection treatment.
When Opel introduced the GT in 1968, it surprised even those who had previously associated the brand mainly with solid family cars rather than emotional sports cars. With its long bonnet, retractable headlights and compact proportions, the GT was not coincidentally reminiscent of American sports cars of the era. In reality, it was a uniquely European coupé combining drivability with international design flair.
The Opel GT quickly became an image-defining model for the brand. The 1900 version, with its larger four-cylinder engine, was considered the sportier choice within the range. Its light weight, low seating position and compact body still deliver a distinctly analogue driving experience today.
Over the decades, many examples were modified or technically upgraded – often already in the 1970s or 1980s. Period-correct modifications using Opel components in particular are often seen as desirable today, as they reflect the tuning and motorsport culture of that era.
The Opel GT offered here retains, according to the information provided, the model’s characteristic design with its long bonnet, short rear end and signature pop-up headlights. No detailed information is currently available regarding paintwork, body condition or possible restoration work.
The interior has been fitted with Recaro seats and a Raid steering wheel. Both components suit the sporty character of the Opel GT and reflect the kind of period-style personalisation that was popular for German sports coupés over many decades. No further details are available regarding the condition of the dashboard, carpets or instrumentation.
Technically, the car has been fitted with a 2.0-litre fuel-injected engine from the Opel Rekord. This modification is likely to provide noticeably improved torque and drivability while maintaining the original Opel character. No further detailed information is available regarding the exact mechanical setup or performance figures.
In addition, new Vredestein Sprint Classic tyres in size 205/60 VR13 have been fitted. This classic tyre range is particularly well suited visually and dynamically to vehicles of this era. A new battery has also been installed. The rear axle has reportedly received new cavity protection treatment.
No detailed information is currently available regarding ownership history, mileage or earlier restoration work. However, the modifications present are largely consistent with period-correct upgrades commonly seen on Opel GTs in their early decades of use.
No further information is available regarding documentation, invoices, inspections or registration of modifications. Prior to final verification, it would be advisable to review any technical approvals or official entries.
The Opel GT has long been established as a classic German post-war sports car. Its distinctive design, compact proportions and close ties to the German tuning scene continue to make it highly appealing today. This example combines the classic GT character with period-style modifications that fit both technically and aesthetically into the era.
The fitted 2.0-litre fuel-injected engine, Recaro seats and classic Vredestein tyres give the car a pleasing period-correct sporty character. For enthusiasts of authentic German classics with a lightly individualised touch, this Opel GT represents a particularly attractive offering.
An Opel GT was never a perfect sports car in the Italian sense – and that is exactly its strength. It feels honest, compact and refreshingly unpretentious. With these period-correct modifications, this example seems to capture exactly that blend of everyday sports car and 1970s garage hero that still makes the GT so likeable today.
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