any1 know what this cart is??/

[tmov81]

im guessing its a ford...

not sure, coz i wasnt from the era, but i think its a cortina (or maybe an escort)...

some of the older people will probably have a better idea

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[Anonymous]

Nice find Tony!
I too am guessing that its an Escort.

[frankie9fingers]

I reckon it's a capri, but the best person for this job is GAZ419

[Anonymous]

1973 Opel Kaddet C GT/E Rallye
Won Finnish, German, Italian Rally Championship.




For info if ya can Read Dutch
http://www.opelkadettc.net

Finally a Classic Opel Mentioned, I have 1 in Piece in Bowral.
The Pres. Of Isuzu Car Club bought back from Belguim for me.
As ya notice is the same shape as a Isuzu/Holden Gemini(1975-79)

[Anonymous]

i was going to say its a gemini im sure you have seen these roaming the streets no matter what year you were born shame shame shame :evil:

[frankie9fingers]

i just saw the opel badge on the lip of the bonnet. :P

[imay]

I believe the only RH drive models were available in South Africa and UK. Several made their way to Australia as private imports (most probably used for motor sports). I used to have a magazine with a rather good article on them (suggest it has been chucked long ago). Very potent beast for their time. From memory power was a 2 litre twin cam. Performance was up there with the twin cam racing Escorts.
I'll look for the mag, but think it's long gone.
Ian

[Anonymous]

The one I was Handed is LHD and will stay that way.
Performance is Excellent for its Day(1973-1978) for the SOHC 2000cc Unit(Kaddett GT/E). The Ford Escort RS2000(DOHC) or Escort RS1600(Lotus DOHC) BDA are Quicker but they are Factory Race Bred Cars.
Handling is Tight with slight Oversteer under Power and excessive Cornering.
The Kaddet C was available in with 5 Engines, 1.2,1.3,1.4,1.6,2.0 SOHC Units. and in Various Bodystyles, Sedan,Coupe, 2dr Sedan, 2dr Suntop, Caravan(Panelvan) and 2dr Wagon.
In Holland and Germany Kaddetts can be Found with Opel Ascona 2.4 DOHC Engines(Like mine) and power ratings above 350hp Natural aspirated and 400-500hp Forced Induced.
Holland has Cult Following of Kaddett C, National Meetings held every year with over 2000 Entrants.

[tmov81]

those crazy dutch :P

[GAZ914]

I reckon it's a capri, but the best person for this job is GAZ419

Frank, at least get my name right - its 914!

And I was sure everyone would work out it's a Gemini.
Opel does "badge engineering" as well as anyone else