One Car Garage - Opel. I made a mistake.. So this is take nr two.

"Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh" (andymcbradleigh) 01/14/2014 at 20:01 • Filed to: One Car Garage, OCG, ONE CAR GARAGE, Opel, GM

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Welcome to One Car Garage, in which I choose a manufacturer or class of vehicle, and you

decide/choose a single vehicle (no matter how old, no matter how exclusive) to live with for the

rest of your life. This is your only vehicle, and all expenses are paid for, including price of entry,

insurance, gas, etc.

This time we'll do a brand named after a man called Adam, his last name was Opel but I guess you've figured that bit out already. Opel was founded in 1862 as a company who made sewing machines in a shed (a cowshed in fact), this escalated rather fast so he bought some bigger premises and started selling Penny-farthings.. Anywho, in or about the year 1899 Opel started making cars,

I could go on about that but let's just say that GM bought a huge part of the company in 1929.. Oh... yeah.. Opel was the first german car maker to massproduce cars on an assembly line.

Yeah, enough about that. Opel was now part of GM, an you could see vauxhalls branded as Opels, Opels branded as Cadillacs, some even say that there was a brand over in some far country on the other side of the world that sold stuff that looked almost like some of the cars Opel made (or the other way around). I've also heard rumours about something called Buick that essentially was rebadged Opels (at the end at least)

ANYWHO. Time to choose a car, and this won't be easy for me. I've owned more than one Opel, like the Kadett C City.

But I can't pick that one, as a DD it just won't do it. No, I think I'll choose something even older, the Kapitän A, with the 4.6 V8 please.

So, what would YOU pick?

PS: I decided to do a more "text heavy" post this time, some ramblings about the manufacturer. Would you like me to keep doing that? Or should I just write "pick a model from , I'd have this "

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/13/2014 at 16:05

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Opel Manta 400. Preferably in Group B trim. Easiest OCG ever. All other answers are wrong.

505Turbeaux > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/13/2014 at 16:05

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Rekord wagon, P2, 2 door. Please!

CKeffer > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/13/2014 at 16:06

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The only thing I can think of from Opel that I'd want in stock form is the Speedster Turbo

If modifications are allowed though then I'd want a GT with a rotary out of the RX8 transplanted under the hood somehow.

Desu-San-Desu > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/13/2014 at 16:06

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No contest:

I'm single, with no kids and no intention to ever have any. I also don't buy a ton of groceries at one time or transport large objects very often. So...yeah, no argument can dissuade me from this choice, lol.

Aaron James > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/13/2014 at 16:08

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I'm only familiar with the Kadett and the GT so I'd have to go with a GT.

Hoccy > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/13/2014 at 16:08

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Ascona 400 for me!

I like the longer text, it adds a bit of depth and the post feels more solid. So if you don't mind the extra work, please continue!

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/13/2014 at 16:12

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Definitely not this one. Too much water damage.

deekster_caddy > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/13/2014 at 16:13

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Ampera for me please! Or if I could just get the body panels to make my Volt look bizarre, that would be fine too.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Hoccy 01/13/2014 at 16:15

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I don' mind writing a long(ish) post...

SRSvictor > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/13/2014 at 16:17

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Does this one count?I know it was tuned by Lotus and built by them,but it does have an Opel badge up front.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > SRSvictor 01/13/2014 at 16:18

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It count's mate... it counts :)

Goshen, formerly Darkcode > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/13/2014 at 16:20

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Lotus Omega and Irmscher Senator aside, take a V8 Diplomat Coupé. Classy as fuck, yet working class.

SRSvictor > SRSvictor 01/13/2014 at 16:20

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Great :D

Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/13/2014 at 16:21

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The Opel Speedster in hill-climb form with the E92's V8, please.

HiredHand > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/13/2014 at 16:26

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Well, that was easy.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Hoccy 01/13/2014 at 16:33

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kinja cocks things up mate, don't know if you got my previous answer. I'l gladly write longer pieces :)

Hoccy > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/13/2014 at 16:37

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I got it, but it seems like it was a bit in the grey department (along with my initial comment).

Kinja cocking up is a regular thing.. We have to find a way around it somehow..

Jobjoris > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/13/2014 at 16:37

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Not sure if the family would approve but that had to be an Astra Xtreme, a one-off based on the DTM-racer of the time, featuring a 444 hp V8:

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Hoccy 01/13/2014 at 16:42

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Now THAT's a big Co.. Yeah... Kinja does not behave nice now..

My hovercraft is full of eels > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/13/2014 at 16:43

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This was a tough one, even though I'm not a huge fan of the brand. I thought about the 78'Senator with the 3.0 engine, but I'd rather take this:

Zafira A OPC.

ddavidn > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/13/2014 at 16:48

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"What's an Opel?" - says the American

Just kidding, I'd take a Rekord or Kadette. Manta if you can find a rally version for me.

Oh, and I like the ramblings. Please do that.

AeroEagle333 > Hoccy 01/13/2014 at 16:48

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For me as well, please!

Fookin' Prawns > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/13/2014 at 16:50

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OLIVER!

But seriously. It's like a puppy in car form.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > ddavidn 01/13/2014 at 16:54

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Kinja is acting up now, so If this ends up as a double post I'm sorry.

But I'll be doing stuff about strange amerian cars as well :)

And I'll keep the ramblings...

Barbarian772 > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/13/2014 at 16:57

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I want this: The Opel Speedster, I don't think they sold them outside of Europe. It's based afaik on the Lotus elise and it's imo one of the best looking cars opel has ever built.

JustWaitingForAMate > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/13/2014 at 17:09

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I'm going to go boring and modern.

Insignia OPC Unlimited. 2.8L V6 putting out 325 hp, 6 sp manual, AWD, no speed limiter.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > JustWaitingForAMate 01/13/2014 at 17:11

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No shame in going boring mate :) It's a great car as far as I can see :)

Makoyouidiot > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/13/2014 at 17:28

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Dat Asstra.

rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S > SRSvictor 01/14/2014 at 20:02

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That's what I came to say - Opel Lotus Omega.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/14/2014 at 20:05

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Gonna pull an ASBO here...

This sexy beast is still not in Buick line-up
why is that?

 > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/14/2014 at 20:06

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I am gonna go with first gen Manta.

oldirtybootz > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 01/14/2014 at 20:06

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That was just on last night.

dogisbadob > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/14/2014 at 20:11

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The Astra H OPC 4-door

dogisbadob > My hovercraft is full of eels 01/14/2014 at 20:12

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That's a great answer!

oldirtybootz > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/14/2014 at 20:13

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I'll have some LS1 with my Opel, thank you.

Omega V8 Concept

Or perhaps in wagon form.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > oldirtybootz 01/14/2014 at 20:18

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On where? BBC America? LOL. They ruin Top Gear.

I have it downloaded from finalgear.com, so I can watch Top Gear whenever I want to.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/14/2014 at 20:18

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not sure if Kinja is going to repost this or not.

But I always thought Calibras were pretty cool.

desertdog5051 > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/14/2014 at 20:21

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1972 Opel 1900? Sold as the Rekord? other places. Drove the crap out of it for several years. Great car.

oldirtybootz > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 01/14/2014 at 20:23

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Yeah I caught the end of it. My brother has a shit ton saved on our living room DVR and it's also on Netflix.

wizkashifa > Desu-San-Desu 01/14/2014 at 20:50

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And those headlights.

wizkashifa > Barbarian772 01/14/2014 at 20:51

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See Lotus Elise, then see Tesla Roadster. Alternatively, see Saturn Sky, them see Pontiac Solstice.

wizkashifa > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/14/2014 at 20:59

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Because I'm lame, I'd like to evoke the Pontiac Corollary. This entitles me to one Vauxhall VXR8, in Stormtrooper white with a row-your-own.

TheJWT > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/14/2014 at 21:05

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My favorite Opel wasn't technically an Opel. It's a Manta TE 2800, built by a company called Transeurop Engineering, which was never recognized by Opel.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > oldirtybootz 01/14/2014 at 21:16

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Netflix = BBC America versions.

I prefer to have them un-altered.

oldirtybootz > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 01/14/2014 at 21:21

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How much is changed?

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > oldirtybootz 01/14/2014 at 21:26

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Music is randomly different throughout. Segments are shortened or removed. Things are censored.

Season 8, is there even a Ewan McGregor interview? If there is what is the first question Jeremy asks?

You really should just download them from finalgear. You won't get a virus or malware. Get uTorrent to handle the torrent files. You'll feel like you're watching an entirely new show.

Also, BBCA/Netflix do not have the first few seasons. Season 1 in particular is fun to watch, if only to see how far they have improved.

oldirtybootz > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 01/14/2014 at 21:42

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I'll have to check it out. I never even knew I was missing out on anything.

lucky's pepper > wizkashifa 01/14/2014 at 21:52

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So that's where Lexus got their horrid new corporate front end from!

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > oldirtybootz 01/14/2014 at 22:00

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This is why I only get them from finalgear. I know I am getting the exact same show that aired in England.

lucky's pepper > Goshen, formerly Darkcode 01/14/2014 at 22:20

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Never knew that existed. It's like they grafted a 65-67 Chevy II front end on to a first-generation Monaro body. That is a nice looking car, and with a 327 small-block and a 4-speed it's the perfect basis for a little hot rod.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 01/14/2014 at 22:38

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It would make the regals and lacrosses wet themselves

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 01/15/2014 at 12:23

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Wow! What is that thing? Why is it not in America? It is beautiful!

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 01/15/2014 at 16:25

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It's The Opel Astra OPC. The Hot hatch that shames the MS3 with it's 280 torque steering horses

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 01/15/2014 at 19:09

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Damn....I shall wait 25 years!

Happy Panda > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/18/2014 at 15:55

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First gen Omega Caravan with the 3 liter engine.

PlayerWAN > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh 01/20/2014 at 13:23

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Speedster for sure!

Which looks absolutely bonkers with a fastback rear:

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > PlayerWAN 01/20/2014 at 13:25

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Damn, I REALLY like that red one.. Nice choice mate.