Playart Opel GT (059)

Описание: On the bench today is a Playart Opel GT. This one arrived in the mail from Canada as part of a very special package from a subscriber and friend of the channel. In the attached note, I learned that this particular childhood model has special sentimental value, so I’m going to do my best to do a worthy restoration on it. The original paint is chipped, the windshield is cracked and chipped, the wheels are oversized in my opinion and the front end has been damaged and badly repaired. All of these bits are in need of attention.

The Opel GT is a front-engine, rear-drive two-seat sports car manufactured and marketed by Opel in two generations — separated by a 34-year hiatus. The first generation Opel GT (1968 -1973) debuted as a styling exercise in 1965 at the Paris and Frankfurt motor shows. The styling of the GT was often cited as similar to the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette which went on sale in September 1967.

Opel marketed a second generation GT (2007-2009) as a rebadged variant of the Saturn Sky/Pontiac Solstice two-seater convertible, manufactured in Wilmington, Delaware, USA. In 2016, Opel introduced the GT Concept at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show as a lightweight, turbocharged, rear-wheel drive two-seater.

The Opel GT was equipped with a base 1.1 litre inline-four engine, which produced 67 hp at 6,000 rpm. However, most buyers chose an optional 1.9 litre which produced 102 hp. Not much by today’s standards, but back in the day it was sexy, cute and quick.

One unusual feature of the Opel GT is the operation of the pop-up headlights. They are manually operated, by way of a large lever along the center console next to the shifter. Unlike most pop-up headlights, they both rotate in the same direction (counterclockwise from inside the car) about a longitudinal axis. Cool.

During 1968 to 1973, a total of 103,463 cars were sold. The most collectible GTs are probably the first few hundred cars hand-assembled in 1968 and the 1968–1970 models with the 1.1 L engine, which totaled 3,573 cars.

Enjoy this Opel GT makeover. If you like the video, please give it a thumbs up, subscribe to my channel and hit the notification bell for regularly updated content. Your respectful comments are always welcome. Be sure to tell me where you’re watching from. I’m a world traveller, so I’m interested to know. Stay safe. Stay healthy.

Andrew Price
Basel, Switzerland
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Want to learn more about the Opel GT? Go to: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opel_GT

Want to donate some old, beat-up diecast cars by post for future makeovers? I’m open to models of all brands and makes (Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Corgi, Siku, Majorette et al). Surprise me!

Andrew Price
c/o LAS Burg 24708
Colmarerstrasse 10
Weil am Rhein 79576
Germany

FYI: I don't collect, display or sell the cars, and they’re certainly not competition entries. All Maple Leaf Matchbox Makeovers finished projects are put in gift bags and go to my local Goodwill store where they are given to children for free.

Note: Due to the use of paint stripping chemicals and power tools, this channel is not intended for viewing by children. Age 14+ is recommended.
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