Classic Opel Forum NZ

001 Neville wrote:We have other Auckland members? Where is everyone

Still lurking, however sans Opel - sold in September. I'll try and get by for look about and a hello though.

That's easy, Jon!

Derek is selling his very nice Omega A, or there is a Monza GSE for sale in Napier area?

Carlton now sold, it's headed to the British Car Museum in Hastings.

not quite there yet

168 Derek S wrote:Carlton now sold, it's headed to the British Car Museum in Hastings.

Really? Never heard of that, so will have to make a diversion past next time I'm in the area. You'll be pleased anyway. I don't imagine the tradein value would be that great.

Manta is coming along nicely. Have you set yourself a deadline to complete it? Any car show?

just want it done now to be honest, deadlines seem to come and go. head down and arse up to get it finished, hopefully soon.

001 Neville wrote:

168 Derek S wrote:Carlton now sold, it's headed to the British Car Museum in Hastings.

Really? Never heard of that, so will have to make a diversion past next time I'm in the area. You'll be pleased anyway. I don't imagine the tradein value would be that great.

$3k for it and its gone, put a lot into that one to get it back up to spec, it was fun and I am pleased its gone to a good place. thankfully I have good dealings with a local car dealer in Pukekohe, he was able to help out, motivated mainly by the family buying two brand new cars this week. (neither off them Holden / Opel based)

155 Paul G wrote:So far we have 5 cars confirmed ...

Neville (TBC Manta A or Senator B)
Paul G (Astra J)
Adrian (Monza)
Jan H (Super Six and Kapitan)

Now 6

+ Steve T (Opel GT)

Even if members do not have cars you want to display, you're welcome to come and visit us on the stand at Ellerslie. Would be good to put more faces to club member names.

Bring a hat and sunscreen, as there is no shade if it's hot!

001 Neville wrote:
Now 6

+ Steve T (Opel GT)

Great! We just need good weather!

.... but not TOOOOO hot!

Ok, well I'm home again, and now got time to put up some pics from the show.

We did well on the stand with six club cars, and an Astra convertible from a Vauxhall Club member. Was a good range of cars covering from Jan's two pre-war 1930s Opels through to Paul's new model Holden Astra, each of which appealed to people of different ages walking past. Thanks to members who brought their cars, and those members who visited the stand too - always good to put a face to a name.







It was also considered that members may be more comfortable to use FaceBook and whether that was worth pursuing. I will look into a group Facebook page, and see how well that does, since the Forum website has been quiet for a while. I understand from other clubs that this is a common issue for clubs around the world - there are not so many enthusiasts out there who are prepared to contribute to discussions and attend shows!

Looks pretty good what you have put up so far Neville

002 Lindsay wrote:Looks pretty good what you have put up so far Neville

Well, they're the important ones anyway

Lots of interest from people walking past. I bet there are no pics of them in the next NZCC, as their photographer walked past and was taking pics of a Humber on a stand nearby, but never saw him even look at our stand! Will be interesting to see! If nothing, then will get everyone to write and tell them about their tunnel vision on "classic cars"!

More pics from the motor museum on the Kapiti Coast. They finally have a few newer cars on show as the other older cars don't appeal to all. Was not greatly impressed to be honest, and not worth the entrance fee

Even specifically asked if they had any Opels arrive, and was told yes, but there was none there so they must be desperate to get people through the doors!









To finish, looked in on member Howard in Upper Hutt to see his Calibra and Monza GSE