Copy of September 2005 - Opel Motorsports Club

September
Letter From
The Secretary
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This years Opel Motorsport
Club’s three day 25th. Anniversary weekend bash was the best I have ever attended. It 18
was a 3 day non stop E Ticket thrill ride, that began Friday Noon at the Nethercutt
Museum, & continued until Sunday evening after the Fun Run at Boccali’s restaurant. 25
From the entire OMC Picnic staff, to everyone who attended. ‘Thank You’.
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To those of you were only able make to make it out for one event, like the Nethercutt Museum
Friday, the Picnic on
Club Calendar
Saturday or for the Fun Run on Sunday. And for those of you were able to stay for all three days. All I can say is, ‘You’ made
this years OMC Event/s the Best Ever. The enthusiasm and love I felt from every one who attended was wonderful. We had
many who volunteered to help each and every day. Those who helped with Picnic setup, helping the Officers, and just being
helpful in so many, many ways. Again ‘Thank You’.
We also had three Special Guest Speaker on Saturday at the Picnic:
Chuck Jordan, Retired GM & Opel Chief Designer late 60’s to early 70’s
Mark Jordan, former Opel, and current auto industry designer
Murad Nasser, Retired Opel Designer, Teacher Pasadena Arts Center
For well over one hour on Saturday, Chuck, Murad and Mark (Chuck’s son) spoke of their days at Opel. Speaking fondly on
how they were instrumental in designing the Opel GT, Opel Manta and many other Opel models. They also brought out some
very rare and never before seen posters & pictures from that era.
I also want to give Special Thanks to:
General Motors, for loaning & displaying the New 2005 Pontiac GTO, with its 400HP 400 foot pounds of Torque 6 speed rear
wheel drive monster driven by Louis V. from the OMC European Chapter.
GM US Public Relations: Klaus-Peter Martin donating the Limited Edition ‘GT Promo’, Books & Press packets.
GM Europe Public Relations: for donating hundreds of Opel Pins and Promo items.
Griots Garage: for donating 40x bottles of ‘Speed Shine’, which were awarded to each Show Trophy recipient.
To Meguiar’s / ‘Car Crazy’ for donating all of the Detail Kits
Eastwood Company, for donating the $25.00 Gift Certificate
Opel GT Source, for donating Models, Lenses and various reproduction Rubber parts.
Opel USA, for donating many rubber Opel items & the Lock Smith Tools.
The Texas Opel Club for their donations
John D. for donating the ‘Opel on the Mother Road’ Rt. 66 T-Shirts
Louis V.: for his donations & for the Banquet Table decorations.
Tom & Elaine G. for donating various Models & Napa products.
Tom E. for again creating the Trivia Quiz.
Tech Forums: Charles G., Dennis G., Roger W. & Ron D.
Show Judges: Bill MacD., Gary F., Jerry H. Jim M., Keith W. & Rodney K.
I also want to heartily thank all those of you who made the trip out to L.A. by car & plane from. Canada, Holland,
Northern & Southern California, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma,
Texas, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia & Virginia. To those who drove their Opels across country &
across California. To those that laid a helping hand when cars broke down, and to those who volunteered their time. To all
those of you who donated & volunteered, there is not enough room to thank, but…....
Thank You all.
Stock Class:
Just as it came from the factory. With all stock correct year Wheels, Paint, Interior & Body.
Yes, this does includes the Stock AM Radio, and the Solex!
First Place Stock: Don. S., 99.75 points
1973 Opel GT 1.9L 4 speed, 350 original miles
Second Place Stock: Steve D’A., 95.5 points
1970 Opel GT 1.9L 4 speed,
Third Place Stock: Richard C., 75.5 points
1969 Opel GT 1.9L 4 speed, original owner, unrestored
Fouth Place Stock: Joe S., 71.5 points
1971 Opel GT 1.9L 4 speed
Fifth Place Stock: Hector C., 68.0 points
1975 Opel Manta 1.9L EFI
Intermediate I, Class:
Stock Body, 1.1 or 1.9L Engine & stock Transmission. After market “Bolt On” items such as a Weber, Ignition
Coil, Air Cleaner, Radio, Speaker, Wheels and Tires are all allowed. Any Factory color is allowed.
First Place Intermediate I: Ron W., 97.0 points
1973 Opel GT 1.9L 4 speed, Weber
Second Place Intermediate I: Sal M., 87.0 points
1971 Opel GT 1.9L 5 speed,
Third Place Intermediate I: Mike D., 86.75 points
1973 Opel GT 1.9L 4 speed,
OMC 25th. Anniversary Group, August 13th. 2005
If you look closely 100 people are in this picture, not including the two photographers, 3 guest speakers & those who had to leave early.
A total of 111 people were registered on Saturday, Plus a number of guests were in attendance.
Intermediate II, Class:
Still must have a Stock Body and can have any Opel Engine or Transmission you wish. Any Suspension, Brake or Wheel
modification are allowed. Any color is allowed. The end result however should be more Opel than not.
First Place Intermediate II: Ed T., 94.0 points
1973 Opel GT 2.0L 5 speed, Weber
Second Place Inter. II: Mauricio M., 88.0 points
1972 Opel GT 2.4L EFI 5 speed, 4 Wheel Disc
Third Place Intermediate II: Andrew G., 85.0 points
1972 Opel GT 2.2L Automatic, Weber
Fourth Place Intermediate II: Tom E., 81.0 points
1974 Opel Manta 2.4L EFI 5 Speed, A/C
Fifth Place Intermediate II: Robert M., 77.0 points
1970 Opel GT 2.4L 5 Speed, 4 Wheel Disc
Sixth Place Intermediate II: Joe M., 77.0 points
1970 Opel GT 2.0L 5 Speed, EFI
Modified Class:
Anything Goes! Any and All Body modifications, as well as Any Engine & Transmission combinations are allowed.
In this ‘Unlimited’ Class the sky and your imagination is the limit.
First Place Modified: Dennis G., 99.0 points
1973 Opel GT 2.4L EFI 5 speed, 4 Wheel Disk
Second Place Modified: Zenovy J. 94.0 points
1970 Opel GT Dual Side Draft 2.2L 5 speed
Third Place Modified: Jillian H. 92.0 points
1972 Opel GT 2.2L EFI 5 speed, w/ Shaved Door Handles
Fourth Place Modified: Patricia W., 74.0 points
1971 Opel GT/J 2.2L EFI 5 speed
Art Work:
Right & Below,
courtesy Dennis G/
These graphics were
used on both the 25th.
Anniversary Picnic
T-Shirt, as well as on
the Picnic & Banquet
Name Badges.
Fifth Place Modified: Rodney K., 66.0 points
1970 Opel GT 1.9L 4 speed, Custom wide Body
People’s Choice Winners:
Categories: Best Ascona, Best GT, Best Kadett, Best Manta
Peoples Choice, Best GT
Peoples Choice, Best Kadett
1973 Opel GT, 1.9L 4 Speed , Un-Restored original 300 mile car,
Red exterior, with Black interior, by Don S.
1970 Opel Kadett, 1.1L Automatic, Un-Restored original,
Silver exterior, with Twin Carburetors, by Kevin F.
Peoples Choice, Best Ascona
Peoples Choice, Best Manta
1975 Opel Ascona, 1.9L 4 Speed , with Factory EFI
Air Conditioning, and tinted windows, by Paul H.
1974 Opel Manta, 2.4L EFI 5 Speed , with Factory A/C
Rallye Gold exterior Tan interior, by Tom E.
Peoples Choice
Best Manta Trophy
Peoples Choice
Best Kadett Trophy
Peoples Choice
Best GT Trophy
Peoples Choice
Best Ascona Trophy
People’s Choice Winners:
Categories: Best Engine Compartment, Best Interior, Best Paint & Best of Show
Peoples Choice: Best Paint & Best Interior: Andrew G’s 72 GT, Red/Black Leather Recaros with matching Momo wheel.
Best of Show: Dennis G’s Targa GT, seen in front of the Club
Peoples Choice Best Engine Compartment:
Zenovy J., with his super clean 2.2L Dual Weber Side Hotel. During OMC’s 2000 Picnic this GT was involved in a
severe collision. Congrats’ Dennis for restoring her.
Draft engine compartment. Congrats’ of a super job!
Peoples Choice
Best Engine Trophy
Peoples Choice
Best Interior Trophy
Griot’s Garage generously Donated many bottles of ‘Speed Shine’. One for each Trophy Winner!
Special Guest Speakers:
On Saturday the 13th. OMC hosted
some very special Speakers .
The speakers were:
Chuck & Mark Jordan & Murad Nasser
Chuck & Murad oversaw, and worked
on the designs for the GT & Manta, at
Opel before & while our cars were built.
Mark Jordan also followed in his fathers
foot steps and worked for Opel. He
currently works in the auto design field
and was involved in the development &
design of the Miata.
From left to Right:
Chuck Jordan, Mark Jordan
& Murad Nasser
Nethercutt & San Sylmar Museum Tours:
On Friday afternoon:
OMC was treated to two
tours. The Nethercutt was the
first tour at noon. The second
was across the street at the
San Sylmar Tower of
Beauty. Forty-nine attending.
The first tour was self
guided, the tour second was
Docent led.
The members viewed
hundreds of rare automobiles
as well as many collections
of self player musical
instruments, fine watches
and many other spectacular
small treasures.
The Main Floor:
San Sylmar Tour of Beauty
Nethercutt
Museum
Top Right: OMC members enjoying
the San Sylmar Tour of Beauty
Bottom Right: Appreciation Gift from
the OMC to the Nethercutt Museum.
California Historic Bob’s Big Boy:
Friday Evening: Opels traveled in masse, to California’s Historic
and first Bob’s Big Boy. Every Friday night this 50’s style car
diner offers good food, plenty of cars and lots of fun.
Club members enjoyed the never ending parade of cars that entered
& exited the parking lot. The Opels definitely grabbed the attention
of many, and were photographed often. One members Opel GT
gathered a small crowd when the hood was raised.
Below: From vintage Chevys & Fords to Opels, all were there at Bob’s!
Longest Distance Traveled in an Opel
Bill H. of Wisconsin, traveling over 6000 miles
round trip ‘IN’ his 1975 2.0L EFI Manta to attend
this year OMC event. Congrats’ Bill!!!