August 16, 201412 yr comment_203417 My name is Michel.I'm from South of France and I drive this 2 doors Opel Ascona C 1.8i GT (1986).I bought the car this year in the middle of april.This Ascona is in good condition with only 53.000 kilometers.10 years without running and a 80 years old last owner can explain...First major test ride with climbing and altitude : col du Montgenèvre 1850 m high Report
August 16, 201412 yr comment_203418 hi michel welcome to the site you will be very welcome on here we to have asconas over here but not very many mine is a 1982 1.8 sr/e one of only 2 sr/e left in the uk i also have another ascona which is a 1,6 berlina automatic in gold Report
August 16, 201412 yr CLUB MEMBER comment_203419 Hi Michel!Where in South of france are you from? Some of us are heading down to Angouleme for the motorsport festival! We will all be in Cavalier / Ascona(!)Car looks really good. Just remember - in future use (IMG) instead of (URL) and photos will display right away! Report
August 17, 201412 yr CLUB MEMBER comment_203424 Loving the white GT, welcome to the site. Current mk2 stock: 3 LXs: white c20xe, blue & red std, blue LX parts car, blue GLi, & monaro VXR Renault 5e daily (french go kart) Report
August 17, 201412 yr comment_203429 Bonjour et bienvenue sur le site.J,aime votre voiture. Est l,Opel GT rare en France? Desole mon francais est tres pauve. mais ma fille m,a aide. Report
August 17, 201412 yr comment_203430 hello michel, did you buy the ascona from auto passion 49 in vernante? Report
August 17, 201412 yr Author comment_203443 Jan,I saw this car in a classified ad web version "La Vie de l'Auto." In fact the car was in its owner garage, a gentleman of 80 years who was looking for a buyer. But you're right: the Ascona also appeared on the website selling vintage cars you mention. Good observation!Michel Report
August 17, 201412 yr Author comment_203445 hi michel welcome to the site you will be very welcome on here we to have asconas over here but not very many mine is a 1982 1.8 sr/e one of only 2 sr/e left in the uk i also have another ascona which is a 1,6 berlina automatic in gold So Ascona 1.8 SR / e are true rarities. Take good care of yours. "Longue vie" to Ascona and Cavalier! Report
August 17, 201412 yr Author comment_203446 Hi michel and welcome,loving the ascona it looks mint Nice view but a few things to do to achieve perfection (traces of use on the body). This is not a show car but a daily car. And I love driving in this state rather than keep it under a tarp. Report
August 17, 201412 yr comment_203447 hello michel. when i saw the car, which was this time last year, my wife & i were visiting my father in law who lives in the next village but passed thro vernante. he told me about the garage, so went & had a look & there was inside said car. i did take some pictures, not sure where i shared them, thought it was here but cant find any trace, but still have them. Report
August 17, 201412 yr Author comment_203448 Bonjour et bienvenue sur le site.J,aime votre voiture. Est l,Opel GT rare en France? Desole mon francais est tres pauve. mais ma fille m,a aide.The key is to communicate our passions. Grammar and syntax, it is only when we can. Are you referring to "Opel GT" 2-door coupe 60s or "Ascona GT" like mine? The former is easy to find if you have more than 10,000 euros at least. The second is rare with a little mileage and without a rust spot. Often many kilometers. There are also some Ascona GT Sport but only 1,600 cc. Only the name is Sport. I had one (a 2 doors) in 1986! Report
August 17, 201412 yr Author comment_203450 Hi Andy! I'm from the south-east, in Provence. It's ROGNAC visible on Google Earth. This is not the good south referring to Angouleme! But why not when the car will be checked and tested progressively farther away. Thank you for your help. This is the first forum or I sign. And using English. It's not easy to start but I am delighted with my first contacts with members. Report
August 17, 201412 yr Author comment_203451 Loving the white GT, welcome to the site.Thank you. Thank you also for your warm welcome. Report
August 17, 201412 yr Author comment_203452 hello michel. when i saw the car, which was this time last year, my wife & i were visiting my father in law who lives in the next village but passed thro vernante. he told me about the garage, so went & had a look & there was inside said car. i did take some pictures, not sure where i shared them, thought it was here but cant find any trace, but still have them.It's a chance for me. You have not brought the Ascona back home! Report
August 17, 201412 yr Author comment_203453 Welcome to the site! Nice looking Ascona Thank you for your review and happy to join your site. Report
August 18, 201412 yr comment_203457 This came from France It's being restored this year. Got to love a 2 door[img width=800 height=600]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g22/cossykiller/2%20door%20cavalier%20SR/107PHOTO/SAM_7411_zps23ea18cf.jpg Report
August 18, 201412 yr comment_203458 Nice looking car I like the period wheels and rear spolier Report
August 18, 201412 yr Author comment_203470 Nice looking car I like the period wheels and rear spolierThanks.I think the rims are not from the opel network. As against the rear spoiler is a factory one: T43 code variants on the plate under the hood for "raised rear spoiler". Another point of interest is the rear skirt irmscher.I don't know if it is a fixture at the factory or at the dealer before delivery.Does anyone know ? Report
August 18, 201412 yr Author comment_203471 This came from France It's being restored this year. Got to love a 2 door[img width=800 height=600]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g22/cossykiller/2%20door%20cavalier%20SR/107PHOTO/SAM_7411_zps23ea18cf.jpgDo not touch the French heritage! Joke. I prefer to see this Ascona restored by an enthusiast rather than abandoned in France.I wish you many satisfactions during restoration. Report
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