Opel GT (1968-1973): Books - History and Models

GT Love : 50 Years of Opel GT

Kapitän, Admiral, Diplomat, Manta, Monza - many Opels have illustrious names and thrilling designs. But there is just one true legend of the brand with the flash: the GT. For generations of drivers the sports coupe is an eye-catcher, milestone, cult, and dream.
It is regarded as the most sensational Opel ever - it sets an example for today's models especially the GT Concept, which premiered at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 2016.

Authors Harald Hamprecht and Jens Cooper tell gripping stories about fans of the Opel GT from all over the world, from the USA to Italy to Australia. Both GT drivers, the authors combed the corporation's archive, searched for contemporary sources, and spent uncountable hours with experts, fans, and those who played a crucial role in the GT's development to create this - the ultimate guide to a remarkable car.

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Opel GT (1968-1973) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Opel GT 1100 and 1900 sports cars from the years 1968-1973.

• The articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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GT Love - 50 Jahre Opel GT (Deutsche Ausgabe)

Kapitän, Admiral, Diplomat, Manta, Monza - there are many Opels with impressive names and exciting designs. But no model from the brand with the lightning bolt is as legendary as the GT. The sports coupe is an eye-catcher, a milestone, a cult and a dream for generations of drivers. It is considered to be the most sensational Opel of all time. And as a model for today's models - above all for the GT Concept, which celebrated its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2016.

"Only flying is better" was the slogan for the GT. A promise that also proved true in motorsport. And as an experimental diesel and electric GT, the German answer to the Corvette even set world records.

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