1991 Opel Calibra 2.0

[der90fahrer]

Hello all!

After 9 years almost only owning classic Audi’s it was time for something totally different.
I was not very sure what i was searching, it had to be something special and totally different.
i went to have a look for a Mazda MX3 V6, but that one was in to bad condition and to high mileage.
After that i went to a local guy who had a Peugeot 405 MI16 for sale, but that one had to much rust and the paintwork was to bad for the price.
back on the hunt on the WWW after that visit.

then i found a Opel (Vauxhall) Calibra that was for sale at a dealership 200kms away.
It was a nice red one with only 138000kms (86 000miles) that was storaged for 10 years.
took a day-off and drove it home!

1991 Opel Calibra 2.0 8V 
100% original











imported it to belgium and new MOT for 2 years.

bought a set of 3-piece MOMO R3 sheels from 1991 and mounted with new Hankook tyres.








Eibach 30/30mm lowering










White cluster and white gauges and NOS Opel sportsteeringwheel 





Brandnew Lexmaul Bag of snake exhaust manifold






irmscher inlet manifold

[der90fahrer]

Bought a set of Recaro CT seats from 1991



the interior will be reupholstered with this Pepita fabric in combination with Nappa leather.



new exhaust from Fox.

[drive]

Haven't seen a Calibra in years. You bagged yourself a very nice one! Great mods too. Congratulations! Proficiat met de Calibra(woon ook in Belgie😉).

[mr2fc]

What a shape! I had no liking for these in their day, but that looks amazing!!!

[Alpina99]

I always thought that Vauxhall / Opel hit the nail right on the head with the Calibra, it was / is a very attractive car,
I'd have one in a heartbeat,

You really do look to have found a beautiful car there and all the modifications you're doing only enhance that,
Looking forward to seeing future updates on this thread,

Nigel

[grifterkid]

A lovely looking car with some lovely sounding plans/upgrades...

[awoo]

wow for got about these, can't remember seeing one in at least 10 years?

[philsford]

Always liked these and the 8v is the best engine for trouble free motoring. I have seen numerous ones run over 250k without bother.

[Mercdan68]

Like that, well bought !

[der90fahrer]

In the meantime, I've been busy refurbishing the engine compartment and major maintenance;



-New timing belt + water pump

-New V-belt steering pump

-New V-belt alternator

-New starter motor

-New valve cover gasket

-New oil filler cap

-New spark plugs

-New spark plug wires

-New crankcase gasket

-New coolant reservoir

-New oil + filter

-New fuel filter

-New air filter


Valve cover and cylinder head made shiny. The block has also been sprayed.



For; (Already with spaghetti manifold)




Now






Still to do in the engine compartment;

-install spaghetti manifold in packs in the heatwrap and back

-Mount Irmscher intake manifold



In the meantime, the interior  reupholstering guy is also doing well, I expect it to be completely ready next week. Anyway, a small impression here;

[LAndy]

When I was a kid my I wanted a Calibra SO BAD! I thought, and still do, think they looks so good. Can't wait to see the finished interior.

[der90fahrer]

It is finished!

[mikek]

Gorgeous…. Always loved these 👍

[ud-uk]

A beautiful example you have there.

It gives me great inspiration for my car.

Where have you got your parts from?

I'm in France looking for suppliers.

Have you done any more to you car?