1985 Opel Monza GSE

[gse]

Hi to all,

This is my sunny day play thing

1985 Opel Monza GSE in Carnelian Red metallic

Owned 4 years. Had been cared for by previous owner for 19 years. It had been dry stored for about 6 years so I've done alot of recommissioning and preventative maintenance to it

It had some replacement panels an respray about 14 years ago

I've been enjoying it on sunny days and going to classic car rallies

It went to a Monza specialist 2 years ago for an underbody restoration, so the underside is solid and all components were shotblasted and repainted. Stainless exhaust fitted at the same time

135,000 miles and it doesn't burn or drip a drop of oil

A true child of the 1980's with the digital dash (same as on Astra GTE) and headache inducing pattern on the seats!

[grifterkid]

Tasty! I love these motors and yours looks like a tip-top example...

You should try and get the images on here rather than the links! There is a direct image link (4th link down I think) on Photobucket...

[gse]

Thanks,
I usually use that direct image link for other forums, but it didn't seem to work here on RR on my first attempt.

Original post now corrected

[sarkie83]

very very nice monza! if only i had the space.. there was one on ebay the other day fitted with some 4.0 lump which looked interesting..

[baggabones]

That my friend is awesome!

[MonzaPhil]

Very nice indeed. Not a fan of red on cars bit the Carnelian is an exception.

Derek at GM6 likes it a lot.

Sent from my feet using proboards

[markgenesis]

Jings, that's lovely, underside looks mint, love the GSE plate too.

[nyx]

a true retro classic.

[Vintage75]

Hi James,
The Monza is still looking great!!
As Ian has said before any more A,B,S guys turn up here and it'll be classed as an invasion,
Good to have you on here keep us updated,
Regards Graham

Monzaphil your tag lines just get weirder (sent from my feet using pro boards ) keep them coming they never fail to make me chuckle.

Ps bookmarked.

[Mercdan68]

Great car, stunning!

[hotfuzz]

Super super cool!

And a manual. Yum.

[neilios]

Stunning, what a lovely car.

[gse]

Thanks for the warm welcome - nice to see some familiar faces here too!

The aim with this car is to keep it as original as possible. I'm always amazed by the guys who can and do modify their cars to make them better, however this car (primarily a show car) will be kept as Opel intended for as long as I can.

Pragmatic changes will inevitably take place (the stainless exhaust being a case in point) as parts supplies dwindle

I was so glad to find an unmolested example 4 years ago - the only mods I know of being a shortened gear lever and the original headlamp wiper arms / motors swapped for Saab ones!

[dapper]

Always, always loved these. That underside, my Sunday dinner is looking for a plate, it could easily be eaten off that.

Fail to the Aussies for not bringing it down under as an 80's Monaro.

[shampooefficient]

Absolutely stunning. As the official RR Omega nut, I have a real thing for RWD Vauxhalls... never seen one in that colour before either!

[djmenace2012]

very nice don't see any of these on the roads anymore yours looks a very nice example

[bstardchild]

May 24, 2014 18:33:07 GMT Vintage75 said:

As Ian has said before any more A,B,S guys turn up here and it'll be classed as an invasion,

It's never a problem when people appreciate the spirit of RR

May 24, 2014 18:33:07 GMT Vintage75 said:

Monzaphil your tag lines just get weirder (sent from my feet using pro boards ) keep them coming they never fail to make me chuckle.

Waiting for the the one that says "posted from the moon"

May 24, 2014 18:33:07 GMT Vintage75 said:

Ps bookmarked.

Snap

[gt]

very nice indeed, got to be one of the best monza's in the country.

[maf260]

That's a stunning looking car. It certainly belies it's mileage. I've always had a soft spot for Monzas and that looks outstanding in that colour - a welcome change from the usual white ones.

[fred]

As all of the above - stunning is stunning