'77 Opel Rekord Coupe

[McGurk]

hey dudes, my name is marcus and i'm from germany.
i'm 21 years old and my daily driven car is a 1977 Opel Rekord D Coupe (since sept. '11).
it is powered by an slightly modified 2,0E engine from a Rekord E with a 4 speed. 

[WheelsonCanvas]

Wow, love it! Really like Opel coupes from the 60s and 70s. Love the colour too!

[The Transplanter]

Nice motor Marcus

You can definitely see some USA GM influence in the styling

[The Jackeria]

This looks ace! Proper pro tourer style.

[mantamutilator79]

Very, very nice!! Never seen an example like this in the UK, but love the 80's style. Check out my interpretation of an updated 1980's Manta on my posts.

[dave80]

looks superb,would love an old opel coupe!

[McGurk]

thanks everyone!

2011



2012





2013





i loved that look of 2012, cutted springs and 8x15 powertech steelies with 205/45 and 205/50. the fitment was ok, but the handling was terrible.
i will try some different springs soon and search new 15" rims... or use my 195/60 14 wintertires on the banded 14" steels. 

[ToolsnTrack]

Very Barracuda!



Lovely looking car.

[grifterkid]

Now that Rekord is just pure tangerine sex...!!!! These cars are wonderful and I just wish there were more of them...

[spineynorman]

Love it! Perfect colour for one of those. Absolutely gorgeous.

[darrenh]

loosely related to vauxhal victor ? can see some of the styling there

[bstardchild]

Really bloody nice - love the orange - the black roof to give the effect of a vinyl roof is a great touch - I may have to copy that.

One question 4 stud hubs - guessing this one is a four pot version

I'm amazed how wide you can get away with on the banding of the steels!!!

We only had these in the UK in 5 stud (5 x 120 PCD ie BMW)

Hoping to crack on with mine soon



An inspiration "commodore/rekord coupe" thread (some picture links are dead but most are OK)

retrorides.proboards.com/thread/15123/commodore-inspiration-thread

[mexicansteve]

That is one cool looking vehicle. Good work chap.

[McGurk]

Dec 13, 2013 13:00:37 GMT @automatik said:

Dec 13, 2013 12:42:13 GMT darrenh said:

loosely related to vauxhal victor ? can see some of the styling there

I´m sure almost every Vauxhal had/has its equivalent Opel model.

yes, the vauxhall victor and the opel rekord have similar floorpans.

Dec 13, 2013 13:22:01 GMT bstardchild said:

Really bloody nice - love the orange - the black roof to give the effect of a vinyl roof is a great touch - I may have to copy that.

One question 4 stud hubs - guessing this one is a four pot version

I'm amazed how wide you can get away with on the banding of the steels!!!

We only had these in the UK in 5 stud (5 x 120 PCD ie BMW)

the hubs are the original chrome version from the rekord e1 steels. two versions, metal and plastic (black)



the original look of the rims with chrome hubs..

[McGurk]

now with wintertires... and a little update

[bstardchild]

Plain but strong colours really suit these cars

[McGurk]

2 weeks ago I was in an accident. now here is a small insight into the rebuild.
(sorry baaaaaad iphone pictures...)











the engine stutters at fullthrottle... so i replace the sparkplugs, ignition cable, distributor cap and rotor.
now i have to wait for the new fuelpump, fuelfilter and the charge controller from the alternator.
... i replaced the springs in the front with some cutted w123 benz springs and put the 8x15 steelies back on it.
work in progress...

[`state]

Bad luck on the crash but guess curse word happens. Don't let it get your mojo down though I'm sure you`ll have it back looking 100% in no time. I think this might be my fave car on here. Everything about it is just right.

[McGurk]

thanks 'state!
the stutter problems are solved. changed the fuelfilter and the charge controller from the alternator. yesterday i installed a custom made adjustable panhard-rod and a new starter. yeah, the car is back on the road now, not completed, but back on the road.

[`state]

Back on the road is good. I took my mk1 astra estate off the road five years ago to replace a windscreen rubber and its still in bits now! Keeping them on the road is the best thing and at least you still get the enjoyment out of driving it.