What is this vehicle?

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although partially hidden behind the large tank,, that is a Massey Ferguson Gleaner combine, I can tell by the signage on the side.
Lol, I definitely noticed the Massey, we have lots of tractors on the farm. Normally do the tractor show and pulls, but of course not this season. So we just cleaned ours up and called that a show.
 
Yep, it’s an Opel GT with at least part of a 240z wide body kit scabbed on.

If you look inside the passenger window you can see the glassed over rear window on the driver’s side. Why they chose to use the 240z fenders is beyond me. The GT fold-over headlights were pretty cool as they were. Back then, the Italian headlight mod was more popular.

I can only guess that the L88 hood scoop is there because back in the day they were known as the “mini Corvette”.

I had a ‘74 Opel Manta, a ‘72 Opel 1900 wagon, and a ‘68 Opel Kadette Rallye back in the early 80s. I was really big into them along with my Mopars. Most of my friends never understood why.

But if you ever owned, modded and drove one...you would.
 
Yep, it’s an Opel GT with at least part of a 240z wide body kit scabbed on.

If you look inside the passenger window you can see the glassed over rear window on the driver’s side. Why they chose to use the 240z fenders is beyond me. The GT fold-over headlights were pretty cool as they were. Back then, the Italian headlight mod was more popular.

I can only guess that the L88 hood scoop is there because back in the day they were known as the “mini Corvette”.

I had a ‘74 Opel Manta, a ‘72 Opel 1900 wagon, and a ‘68 Opel Kadette Rallye back in the early 80s. I was really big into them along with my Mopars. Most of my friends never understood why.

But if you ever owned, modded and drove one...you would.
Where did you live in the early 80's?
 
Yep, it’s an Opel GT with at least part of a 240z wide body kit scabbed on.

If you look inside the passenger window you can see the glassed over rear window on the driver’s side. Why they chose to use the 240z fenders is beyond me. The GT fold-over headlights were pretty cool as they were. Back then, the Italian headlight mod was more popular.

I can only guess that the L88 hood scoop is there because back in the day they were known as the “mini Corvette”.

I had a ‘74 Opel Manta, a ‘72 Opel 1900 wagon, and a ‘68 Opel Kadette Rallye back in the early 80s. I was really big into them along with my Mopars. Most of my friends never understood why.

But if you ever owned, modded and drove one...you would.
In one of the opel GT catalogs i saw i noticed that hood (in a drawing) as #10



I too once owned a opel kadett (don't laugh)

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Why would I laugh? The rally lights off my Kadette were saved and added to my ‘70 Duster. I liked them.

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because the front and rear bumper were wrapped in sheet metal, Nascar style

funny, we got more in common then I though
that picture of your duster is what made me decide to put a valiant grille in my duster
 
For those who don’t know, the Opel Manta was so good that it was banned from SCCA racing in 1975 because nothing else could keep up.

“The Manta's rear suspension was exotic in the day, especially for what was considered to be an economy car in the 1970s. The rigid rear axle is located by a three-link rear suspension, sprung by a set of coil springs, and improved by a Panhard bar and an anti-sway bar. In all, it's a great setup, and one that's remarkably easy to improve. "Basically, a set of shocks and better rubber could easily transform the Manta from a street car to a showroom stock contender," says Bob Legere.

And contend, the Manta did. Until 1975, when it was banned from SCCA competition, the Manta dominated its showroom stock class. Engine power wasn't up to the competition, but handling and aerodynamics made it absolutely unbeatable in those years. In period comparison road tests, the Manta came in second to last, but on the track it won every race it entered.”

That is why I had such a passion for the car. Mine was also worked up to 130 hp In a 2100 lb frame which was wicked back then.

Read...and you may understand why.

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/power-to-the-opel-1974-opel-manta
 
Walter Pollett owned my dealership, His brother Dan owned Wilkie Buick on Broad St. in Philly. They were both Opel dealers. Cherry Hill had Royal Coult Buick, which was also an Poel dealer.
My Manta came from Media Buick Opel in Delaware county.
 
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