1973 OPEL GT - GORGEOUS CAR - OWNER RESTORATION - OVER $15,000 INVESTED!

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It is with much regret that I am selling my 1973 Opel GT. I purchased from the owner of 34 years; it was a daily driver. The car didn't look great but the body was straight, no rust and the car has always been in California.I have owned this car for 8 years and a minute after I purchased I began my restoration. I have well over $15,000 in receipts and 100's of hours of my time.
I am selling the car for two reasons; one is that I had surgery on my neck and can no longer get inside lowered cars. The other is that the rebuilt engine bogs down at high RPM and I don't know why. I brought to a Carburetor specialist who calibrated the 38/38 Weber carburetor perfectly, it idles, revs, starts right up and will drive at speed. If you put your foot into it it will bog but get to RPM. It could be the fuel pump, it could be that the car just needs to be driven as I have put no more than 5 miles on the car since I have owned it.
That said, almost everything has been replaced on this car; It will be difficult to list everything but I will try.
Exterior-All weatherstripping and gaskets are newNew Pilkington $600 windshieldAll chrome was professionally donePaint is Porsche Cobalt Blue and looks amazingAll lenses are new17" wheels and tires are new with 10.5" rim and 245-35-17 in the rear and 8.5" rim and 215-40-17 in the front.I have 3 different types of side view mirrors; black OEM chrome, Bullet style and BabyTornado's. I couldn't decide which one I liked so I never installedI have windshield wipers but didn't install; I like the look without
Interior-Complete interior was stripped and Rattle Trap sound deadening on all surfaces - Car is quiet and solidDash is wrapped in stitched vinylAll new carpet with floor matsDoor, seat and rear have new upholsteryRear spare tire area customized for usable storage areaNew headlinerMomo steering wheel - BMW logo will not remain, I have another horn buttonNew rear view mirrorI have new sunvisor's but never installedI have new courtesy light but never installedAll gauges work; except just realized speedo does not. Has new cable; didn't determine issue. I have a complete set of gauges from donor car that are includedOEM radio, doesn't work but I have a Kenwood with Apple hookup hidden with front speakersAll new 3 point seat belts
Suspension -German 2" lowering springsKYB shocks all aroundNew bushings, tie rodsAll new front brakes, rotors, bearingsNew Larger master cylinder with Power Booster
Drivetrain_Rebuilt engine with "E" high compression headNew starter, coil, plugs, ported intake, 38/38 Carb, Snorkel air intakePolished valve cover3-rib RadiatorNew hosesNew motor mounts, trans mounts4-speed transAutomatic Transmission Rear EndComplete 3" ExhaustHeader
I am sure there is more. Opel GT Source has provided the majority of parts; the Engine/Trans was from Opels Unlimited. This is a gorgeous car with a great amount of work and money into it and I should not be selling with the handicap of the issue with the engine. This car is easily worth $15,000-$18,000. I just can't work on the car any longer and cannot drive to see if it just needs to run through a new tank of Premium to work out the kinks.
I have boxes and boxes of extra parts; new and used; all go with the car. Car is registered in California with a clear title in my name. Car is available to see and drive. While I am saying I replaced most everything on this car I am not saying it is perfect. This car was not done professionally; it was done in my garage by me in my spare time. What was done professionally was the paint job and installation of the engine and transmission. Car looks amazing because I am a bit of a perfectionist but just saying; still a 43 year old car.
I have original owners manual (see pictures) for car that was purchased at Seaside Buick. I have repair manuals as well. Car is being offered AS-IS and I am explaining to the best of my abilities.