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What was the big Opel Coupe they did in the 80's
« on: 08 February 2008, 20:17:32 »
Just sat thinking about cars i lusted after when i was younger.
What was the big Opel Coupe they did in the 80's :question
Very much had a pressence on the road (imo), i recall a gold one that i saw & a beautiful black one too.
For the life of me i can't recall  :-? :-[

Answers on a post card or sealed down envelope please
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Re: What was the big Opel Coupe they did in the 80's
« Reply #1 on: 08 February 2008, 20:18:33 »
Monza?
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Re: What was the big Opel Coupe they did in the 80's
« Reply #2 on: 08 February 2008, 20:18:35 »
Monza
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Re: What was the big Opel Coupe they did in the 80's
« Reply #3 on: 08 February 2008, 20:19:57 »
Monza!
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Re: What was the big Opel Coupe they did in the 80's
« Reply #4 on: 08 February 2008, 20:20:07 »
I always wanted one the 3.0 gse I think it was called.
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Re: What was the big Opel Coupe they did in the 80's
« Reply #5 on: 08 February 2008, 20:23:37 »
Indeed it was the Monza.

Mostly used the 12v straight 6 as found in the Sneator and Carlton GSi

There were a few 24v Monzas made at the end of production.... then you get to the really rare ones. :)

3.6 Irmscher special. Very rare and very very collectable.

There are also (2 I think) 4.0 Irmscher Monzas out there.
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Re: What was the big Opel Coupe they did in the 80's
« Reply #6 on: 08 February 2008, 20:26:43 »
Monza. That's the Johnny. Yes beautiful looking car. Has anyone seen one lately :question
I don't recall seeing one since the early 90's  ::)
Guess the rust worm had it's way :(
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Re: What was the big Opel Coupe they did in the 80's
« Reply #7 on: 08 February 2008, 20:27:04 »
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There were a few 24v Monzas made at the end of production....  ......

I'd have to consult a Monza oracle but I'm sure Opel didn't make one. There are a few that've been converted since though.
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Re: What was the big Opel Coupe they did in the 80's
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Re: What was the big Opel Coupe they did in the 80's
« Reply #9 on: 08 February 2008, 20:29:25 »
They pop up on ebay every now and again, ranging from £300 for a grotter to about £2k for a good 1...
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Re: What was the big Opel Coupe they did in the 80's
« Reply #10 on: 08 February 2008, 20:30:02 »
I think they did make a few right at the end, but I am far from certain on that.

Main reason you don't see many now is the rust issue. :(
They were notorious for the front suspension turrets russting away...  :o
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Re: What was the big Opel Coupe they did in the 80's
« Reply #11 on: 08 February 2008, 20:34:19 »
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Monza. That's the Johnny. Yes beautiful looking car. Has anyone seen one lately :question
I don't recall seeing one since the early 90's  ::)
Guess the rust worm had it's way :(

I see one or two every day on my way to work.

I used to lust after one on my way to school every day. Then, one day, it got T-Boned. :'(

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Re: What was the big Opel Coupe they did in the 80's
« Reply #12 on: 08 February 2008, 20:35:10 »
I nearly bought a Royale 3.0 back  til I got an insurance quote.
Were they the same as the monza?
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Re: What was the big Opel Coupe they did in the 80's
« Reply #13 on: 08 February 2008, 20:39:17 »
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1979-OPEL-MONZA-AUTO-GREEN_W0QQitemZ120219587906QQihZ002QQcategoryZ100932QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Looking at the photos, she looks a good n, but that's photos  ::)
That's a nice colour too. Shame about the person's grammar  :-?
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Re: What was the big Opel Coupe they did in the 80's
« Reply #14 on: 08 February 2008, 20:39:35 »
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I think they did make a few right at the end, but I am far from certain on that.

Main reason you don't see many now is the rust issue. :(
They were notorious for the front suspension turrets rusting away...  :o

24v engines were first in the Senator from about G/H reg, Monzas finished at about E reg
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