Detail Info for: 70 OPEL GT / BUICK CLEAN & ORIGINAL GREAT CAR 2 RESTORE

Transaction Info
Sold On:
06/16/2010
Price:
$ 2180.00
Condition:
Used
Mileage:
33644
Location:
Eugene, 97402
Seller Type:
Dealer
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1970 Opel
Submodel Body Type:
GT Coupe
Engine:
4 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Manual
VIN:
942150201
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
CAR COLLECTION LIQUIDATION / GARAGE SALE! * WE ARE SELLING A LARGE 20+ YEAR COLLECTION OF INTERESTING PROJECT CARS OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS! * KEEP AN EYE ON OUR AUCTIONS FOR SOME GREAT LOW RESERVE & NO RESERVE DEALS! * THE NEXT ONE UP FOR BID: 1970 BUICK / OPEL GT OVERALL A NICE SOLID & ORIGINAL EXAMPLE READY TO RESTORE OR PLAY WITH! THESE WERE BUILT IN GERMANY BY OPEL FOR GM & SOLD IN THE US AT BUICK DEALERS IT WAS OWNED BY A COLLECTOR & HAS BEEN IN STORAGE FOR SOME TIME. IT IS NOT A DAILY DRIVER, BUT SHOULD NOT TAKE MUCH TO MAKE IT ONE. OVERALL A VERY NICE & CLEAN CAR! MECHANICALLY ACTUALLY IN GOOD SHAPE. IT WILL NEED A FRESH SERVICING & THE BRAKES ARE STICKY FROM SITTING (LEFT FRONT CALIPER?) & I'M SURE IT WOULDN'T HURT TO RUN SOME FRESH GAS THROUGH IT, BUT THE LITTLE 4 CYLINDER ENGINE ACTUALLY RUNS GREAT! WHEN SHE WARMS UP IT IS SMOOTH & PEPPY! THE 4 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFTS GREAT TOO. SMOOTH & SOLID! GOOD CLUTCH! WILL MAKE SOMEONE A GOOD ONE TO RESTORE OR JUST A FUN DAILY DRIVER WITHOUT MUCH WORK AT ALL!! LOWER BUMPER EXTENSIONS NEED TO BE RESTORED, REPLACED OR JUST REMOVED. OTHERWISE THE FRONT END, GRILLS, FRONT BUMPER, ETC. ARE ALL VERY NICE! STRAIGHT & CLEAN! THE PAINT JOB IS DEFINITELY SHOWING IT'S AGE & IT IS MORE THAN READY FOR A NEW PAINT JOB. MOST IMPORTANTLY, IT IS OVERALL VERY STRAIGHT & SOLID. LIKE MOST OF OUR CARS, WE HAVE LOOKED IT OVER PRETTY THOROUGHLY & ALTHOUGH IT DOES NEED SOME REPAIR TO THE DRIVERS SIDE ROCKER PANEL & THE PASSENGER SIDE ROCKER HAS ONLY ONE SMALL SPOT THAT NEEDS CLEANED UP. (EZ FIX, $280 FOR EVERYTHING THROUGH OUR SOURCES) IT IS OVERALL VERY SOLID, ESPECIALLY FOR A 40 YEAR OLD CLASSIC! THE FLOORBOARDS LOOK NICE & SOLID FENDERS ARE SOLID DOORS ARE SOLID REAR QUARTERS ARE SOLID ETC. OTHERWISE, HERE ARE THE PARTICULARS: VIN: 942150201 ODOMETER READING: 33644 WE DO NOT GET SECURE ODOMETER STATEMENTS ON CARS OLDER THAN 10 YEARS, SO LIKE ALL OF OUR VEHICLES 10 YEARS & OLDER IT IS BEING SOLD AS:MILES EXEMPT. BODY: SUPER NICE! STRAIGHT & SOLID. GLASS: WINDSHIELD HAS A CRACK THAT DOES NOT EFFECT THE DRIVER'S VISION, (NEW WINDSHIELDS & INSTALLATION AVAILABLE TO THE BUYER THROUGH US FOR OUR WHOLESALE COST.) OTHERWISE ALL GLASS IS GOOD. BOTH REAR QUARTERS ARE LIKE NEW! STRAIGHT & SOLID! LIKE THE FRONT, THE LOWER BUMPER EXTENSIONS NEED TO BE CLEANED UP OR REMOVED. OTHERWISE THE REAR TAILLIGHT PANEL & REAR BUMPERS LOOK NICE AND STRAIGHT! YOU CAN GET A GOOD IDEA OF JUST HOW AMAZINGLY STRAIGHT IT IS FOR AN ALMOST 40 YEAR OLD CAR BY.... LOOKING DOWN THE SIDES IN THESE PICTURES. NICE SET OF RALLY STYLE WHEELS WITH A NICE SET OF RADIAL TIRES. APPROXIMATELY 70% TREAD LEFT ON ALL 4! INTERIOR: DASH & GAUGES ARE IN VERY NICE SHAPE FOR IT'S AGE. OVERALL CLEAN & ORIGINAL. AND GAUGES ALL APPEAR TO BE WORKING NICELY. ORIGINAL RADIO THE SEATS HAVE A FEW SPOTS WHERE THE UPHOLSTERY NEEDS ATTENTION, BUT OVERALL THE BUCKETS ARE IN NICE SHAPE! (WE CAN ALSO HAVE THIS PROFESSIONALLY DONE FOR THE BUYER AT OUR WHOLESALE COST.) CARPETING LOOKS GOOD. REAR PANELS OVERALL LOOK VERY GOOD & WILL BE EZ TO CLEAN UP! HEADLINER & VISORS ARE LOOK GOOD AS WELL. THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL LOOKS TO BE IN NICE SHAPE! THE PASSENGER SIDE LOOKS GOOD AS WELL. VIEW OF THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT. VIEW OF THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR. THE 4 CYLINDER LOOKS ALL ORIGINAL & RUNS GOOD. VERY SMOOTH, QUIET & PEPPY! MECHANICAL: SIZE: 115.8ci / 1.9 LITER 4 CYLINDER REALLY RUNS SMOOTH TRANSMISSION: TYPE: MANUAL. SHIFTS NICE! BRAKES TYPE: HYDRAULIC CONDITION: THEY "WORK", BUT WILL NEED WORK, SINCE IT HAS BEEN SITTING. STEERING: CONDITION: NICE & TIGHT! VERY SMOOTH & RESPONSIVE! WHEELS: RALLY STYLE. NICE CONDITION! TIRES STEEL RADIALS. CONDITION: NICE. AS MENTIONED ABOVE, ABOUT 70% ON ALL 4. EXHAUST: SEEMS GOOD CONDITION. SMOOTH & QUIET! COULD USE NEW EXHAUST "TIPS" ON REAR. NICE LITTLE CAR! JUST NEEDS A GOOD NEW HOME THAT CAN LOVE IT! We are a licensed Oregon automobile dealer. All vehicles sold As Is & Where Is. With No Warranty Expressed or Implied. The only thing that is guaranteed with used machines is that something is going to break sooner or later. All sales are final. This is a legally binding contract. Your bid is a bid to buy, not to be the first to "look". We do not offer any kind of financing. If you need to finance the vehicle: All financing must be pre approved & ready to fund before you bid. We will consider Buy it Now offers to end the auction early with you as the high bidder. But if you are interested in making a Buy it Now offer, please do not wait till the last minute to do so. We will not consider Buy it Now offers late in the auction. Winning bidder needs to contact us within 24 hours at the most. Payment in full must be received within 72 hours of auction's end. We accept payments in the form of cashiers checks (drawn on US banks only), Verified Postal MO's or Direct Bank Wires. All vehicles need to be picked up within 2 weeks after sale ends unless arrangements are agreed on prior to your bid. Owners who do not pick up their vehicles within that time will be charged storage fees for that vehicle. (So, if you will need a little longer to pick up your vehicle, please make arrangements with us before you bid.) Vehicle inspections are welcome prior to your bid. In short: Do not bid before you are ready, willing & able to buy. Non-paying winning bidders will be turned over to a national collection agency & will be responsible for the full amount of the bid & any additional collections or legal fees incurred. If you do not understand or agree to the above terms, do not bid without contacting us to see if we can agree prior to you bidding. Transport &/or additional maintenance &/or repairs are available through us at our discount through our suppliers. Estimates: East Coast for average sized vehicles New York / Florida: $1390. Same vehicle to New Orleans LA: $1240 Chicago IL: $1190. Dallas TX: $1190 Denver CO: $910 Los Angeles CA: $690 These are ball park figures based on average sized vehicles & just a guide to give you an idea of costs. For a quote for a specific vehicle & location contact us prior to bidding. Thank you for looking & Good Luck!