Opel GT
Often called the 'baby Corvette,' the Opel GT offers exotic styling and simple mechanicals, making it an affordable collector car. It's most famous for its unique, manually operated headlights that rotate sideways into place.
Opel GT sold for a median of $8,985 over the last 12 months, based on 10 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $8,130 and $19,252. 20 currently for sale.
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27 listed in the past year. The last was 2 days ago.
Opel GT prices by year
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | $9.8k | $4.8k–$16k | 4 | 1 |
| 1970 | $8.9k | $6.5k–$9.5k | 6 | 4 |
| 1971 | $7.7k | $6.6k–$9k | 5 | 2 |
| 1972 | $12k | $9.4k–$17k | 6 | 5 |
| 1973 | $17k | $5.6k–$23k | 7 | 7 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
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The Opel GT, often called the "baby Corvette," brought exotic European styling to the masses. Built from 1968 to 1973, it used the reliable mechanicals of the Opel Kadett B. Most examples came with the 1.9L CIH 4-cylinder engine. The car's most memorable feature is its manually operated pop-up headlights, which rotate sideways into place using a large lever next to the shifter.
Collectors are drawn to the GT for its stunning looks and affordable price point. It offers a visual impact that far exceeds its market value, resembling a concept car that made it to production. With over 100,000 units built, a strong enthusiast community and parts availability make ownership relatively straightforward for a vintage European car.
Buying Tips
- Rust is the GT's main weakness. Carefully inspect the floors, rocker panels, front fenders, and battery tray area.
- Test the unique roll-over headlights. The manual lever and cable mechanism can seize or break, and repairs can be time-consuming.
- The 1.9L engine is durable, but a noisy valvetrain can indicate a worn camshaft, which is a common issue.
- Dashboards are known to crack badly from sun exposure. Finding a perfect, uncracked original is rare and expensive.
140 Opel GT vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 20 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an Opel GT cost?
Over the last 12 months, Opel GT sold for a median of $8,985 across 10 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $8,130 and $19,252. There are 20 currently for sale.
How many Opel GT listings are for sale right now?
There are 20 Opel GT listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.