Opel Ascona 1.9L four-cylinder 1973
General description :
1973 Opel 1900 Sports Wagon
Rarely-seen 1973 Opel Sports Wagon (VIN code L15)
Between 1971 and 1975 they were sold through Buick dealers in the United States
Unrestored, two-owner car
1.9L Opel CIH four-cylinder engine (VIN code N)
Three-speed automatic transmission
Sunset Copper exterior with copper interior
Air-conditioning
Sold on California Actual Mileage Title
In the early to mid-1970s, General Motors deployed something new to the United States, small cars from its European arm, Opel, that were sold in Buick dealerships. MotoeXotica Classic Cars is pleased to present this seldom seen 1973 Opel 1900 Sports Wagon. It is an unrestored, two-owner car that was made in Antwerp, Belgium.This out standing example is beeing sold on a California Actual Mileage Title.
Finished in Sunset Copper, the wagon’s paint and trim are in overall great condition, with a few minor blemishes visible upon close inspection. The wagon’s windows, including the flip-open side panes, are clear and intact while the lights are haze-free and intact. This wagon’s bodywork is straight and solid, the chrome-bladed bumpers fit tightly to the body and look fantastic.
Under the hood is Opel’s 1.9L four-cylinder engine, which is mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. This wagon rolls on factory rally wheels surrounded by radials, size 175/70R13 at all four corners. Driver convenience features include air-conditioning, how ever belt is off compressor.
Inside, the car’s copper interior is in overall very good order. The vinyl front buckets and rear bench seats look great, as does the contrasting black carpet. The white headliner is in satisfactory order, as is the factory two-spoke steering wheel, horn is inop. The black instrument panel and copper-colored inner door liners are also in decent condition. The center console looks great while the shifter is in good order. In back, the cargo area behind the rear seat is in very good order. Completing the interior is a factory AM radio.
From 1971–75, the 1.9-liter Opel Ascona A was exported to the United States as the “Opel 1900” sold through Buick-Opel dealerships. All three body styles were offered at first, but the four-door sedan was dropped after 1973.
The Ascona was developed as a replacement to the Kadett but late in the car’s development Opel chose to instead develop a new, smaller Kadett and instead positioned the Ascona as a competitor to the successful
Ford mid-sized Taunus range. The Opel Ascona A stayed in production until 1975. By that time, almost 692,000 vehicles of the first series had been produced.
The range featured gas engines from 1.2 to 1.9L. The 1.2L had an overhead valve head, while the 1.6L and 1.9L featured the Opel Cam-in-head engine (CIH). The CIH was a compromise effort, with the camshaft mounted next to the valves rather than above them. All used a single barrel carburetor.
Competition to this Opel wagon in 1973 included Chevrolet’s Vega, Datsun’s B210, Dodge’s Colt, Ford’s Pinto, Honda’s Civic, Mazda’s Savanna/808, Mercury’s Bobcat, Pontiac’s Astre and Toyota’s Corolla.
If you are looking for a cute runabout to add to your collection, you collect German vehicles or if you want something economical to use as a second or third car, visit MotoeXotica Classic Cars today and take a peek at this Opel. If you take it to a local cruise night or a car show, odds are it will be one of a few or the only one there.
VIN: OL15NC9829082
This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 89,678 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!
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1973 Opel Ascona 1.9L four-cylinder is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Fenton (St. Louis) by for $6900.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Opel Model : Ascona Model Version : 1.9L four-cylinder Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1973 Sub type : Station wagon Location : Fenton (St. Louis)
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About Opel
Ah, Opel! The German automaker with a history as rich as a Black Forest gateau. Let's take a leisurely drive through the annals of automotive history, shall we?Opel's story begins in the 19th century when Adam Opel started crafting sewing machines. Yes, you heard me right, sewing machines! But Adam had bigger dreams – he envisioned a future with horseless carriages, just like the crazy inventors of his time. And so, in 1899, Opel produced their first automobile, the Opel-Patent-Motorwagen System Lutzmann. Catchy name, isn't it?
Now, if we're talking classic Opel models, we can't skip over the Opel 4 PS, affectionately known as the "Doktorwagen." It was the car that put Opel on the map, a tiny two-seater that was as simple and sturdy as a Bavarian beer stein. But the real charm was its affordability. Doctors and professionals loved it, hence the name, and it became the people's car before Volkswagen even existed.
Fast forward to the 1930s, and Opel was cranking out the Olympia. It was sleek, streamlined, and had a small but efficient 1.3-liter engine. Think of it as the German answer to the Ford Model T – a car for the masses.
But if we want to talk about a truly remarkable classic, let's talk Kadett. The Opel Kadett was a workhorse. It soldiered on through the tumultuous years of World War II, and post-war, it was like Germany's own phoenix rising from the ashes. The Kadett helped Opel regain its footing in the automotive world.
Then came the '60s and '70s, and with them, the legendary Opel GT. Some say it was a baby Corvette in a tuxedo, and they weren't entirely wrong. With its unmistakable "Coke bottle" shape and pop-up headlights, the Opel GT was pure style. It wasn't the fastest, but it had more charisma than a disco-era John Travolta.
But what about performance, you ask? Well, Opel didn't disappoint. In the late '80s, they gave us the Opel Kadett GSi 16V. It was a pocket rocket, a hot hatch with a 150-horsepower 2.0-liter engine. It could go from zero to autobahn in no time.
And finally, we can't talk about Opel's classic models without mentioning the Manta. The Opel Manta was the epitome of '70s cool. It had those iconic wraparound bumpers, the sporty silhouette, and a catchy marketing slogan – "The car you always promised yourself." It was the car that whispered sweet nothings about freedom and open roads.
So there you have it, a brisk but exhilarating journey through Opel's history, with a handful of classic models that could make any car enthusiast's heart race. Opel may not be as flashy as some of its German counterparts, but it has a charm all its own, like a well-aged riesling in the world of automotive wines. Cheers to Opel!