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Solved: GTE 165 - Opel 1.2-Liter World-Traveling Camper
« on: October 01, 2019, 04:43:03 PM »
Please identify this vehicle for a point.
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Re: GTE 165
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2019, 03:15:56 PM »
Experts?
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Re: GTE 165
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2019, 04:54:29 PM »
Is it an American home-built camper?
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Re: GTE 165
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2019, 05:42:35 PM »
Quote from: kwgibbs on October 08, 2019, 04:54:29 PM
Is it an American home-built camper?
Not American. I don't have a name for the builder, but I think it was most likely built by the gentleman in the photo. For the point, I'm looking for the donor vehicle, approximately when the camper was built, and how it was used.
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Re: GTE 165
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2019, 03:00:44 PM »
Another for the Pros
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Re: GTE 165
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2019, 04:49:29 PM »
Made in Europe ?
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Re: GTE 165
« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2019, 04:58:57 PM »
Quote from: oko94 on October 18, 2019, 04:49:29 PM
Made in Europe ?
My source does not specifically where it was built, but the donor vehicle is European and the conversion took place in Europe as well.
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Re: GTE 165
« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2019, 05:05:30 PM »
Donor vehicle from UK ?
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Re: GTE 165
« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2019, 05:47:50 PM »
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Re: GTE 165
« Reply #9 on: October 19, 2019, 06:56:05 AM »
Donor from Germany?
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Re: GTE 165
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2019, 01:30:33 PM »
Quote from: Oguerrerob on October 19, 2019, 06:56:05 AM
Donor from Germany?
A German brand, yes
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Re: GTE 165
« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2019, 01:49:21 PM »
VW?
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Re: GTE 165
« Reply #12 on: October 19, 2019, 03:28:25 PM »
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Re: GTE 165
« Reply #13 on: October 19, 2019, 03:38:46 PM »
Still alive brand?
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Re: GTE 165
« Reply #14 on: October 19, 2019, 03:44:05 PM »
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Re: GTE 165
« Reply #15 on: October 19, 2019, 04:15:43 PM »
Based on a mid-thirties Ford ?
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Re: GTE 165
« Reply #16 on: October 19, 2019, 05:18:18 PM »
Opel?
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Re: GTE 165
« Reply #17 on: October 19, 2019, 05:23:01 PM »
Quote from: oko94 on October 19, 2019, 04:15:43 PM
Based on a mid-thirties Ford ?
No
Quote from: Wendax on October 19, 2019, 05:18:18 PM
Opel?
Yes! That's enough for a lock since I'm not looking for much more information than this. Identify the model, approximate year and how this vehicle was used.
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Re: GTE 165
« Reply #18 on: November 01, 2019, 05:30:16 AM »
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Re: GTE 165
« Reply #19 on: November 01, 2019, 05:39:16 AM »
Sorry, I completely forgot about this one. My guess would be a 4PS-Opel, e.g. a 1929 4/20 PS. The puzzle vehicle looks like a camper. How far off am I?
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Re: GTE 165
« Reply #20 on: November 01, 2019, 06:08:15 AM »
Quote from: Wendax on November 01, 2019, 05:39:16 AM
Sorry, I completely forgot about this one. My guess would be a 4PS-Opel, e.g. a 1929 4/20 PS. The puzzle vehicle looks like a camper. How far off am I?
The Opel donor was newer than that. Also, it's a camper, but I'm looking for a more specific/unique purpose than simply "camping."
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Re: GTE 165
« Reply #21 on: November 01, 2019, 06:19:59 AM »
How about a 1932 Opel 1,8 Liter as base car. And is it a camper for circus people, being an advertising car at the same time?
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Re: GTE 165
« Reply #22 on: November 01, 2019, 04:54:47 PM »
Quote from: Wendax on November 01, 2019, 06:19:59 AM
How about a 1932 Opel 1,8 Liter as base car. And is it a camper for circus people, being an advertising car at the same time?
After checking the source again, I am uncertain about the model. I am now looking for a second source for confirmation. In the meantime, it was not used in connection with a circus or as an advertising vehicle as far as I am aware.
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Re: GTE 165
« Reply #23 on: November 01, 2019, 10:50:26 PM »
I believe I have the model figured out and it was neither the 4/20 PS nor the 1.8 Liter. Identify the correct model and I will lock again for the vehicle use.
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Re: GTE 165
« Reply #24 on: November 02, 2019, 03:01:22 AM »
Opel 8/40 PS?
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