When
I first spotted this Opel wagon, I thought it was a late '50s Ford or
Chevy wagon. The worn blue paint looks like something you'd see on an
old Ford. The windshield and pillars have a similar design to the Chevy
Nomad. The side trim looks a bit like the side trim on the '56 Ford
Wagon. Of course, once you have a look at the front end you instantly
know it's something unusual. It's different, but in a good way! I
especially love the way it looks with the skis and picnic basket on the
roof! I honestly wouldn't mind having this sweet little wagon. It would
garner a lot of attention at cars shows, especially parked next to a
much larger wagon. This example looks good and the seller states it is
in great mechanical condition. It does have a few rusty areas that will
require attention, but the seller provided photos of the areas so you
can see what your getting into. If you think this is a project for you,
find it here on eBay in Salem, Oregon with bidding just over $1k without a reserve.
The interior is worn and used, but complete. It looks very much like the interior of an American car of the era.
The engine is said to be in great shape and all original. It looks very much original and could use a good detailing.
While
there are a few other rust spots, this is the one that worries me the
most. It might not be that bad to fix, but it will require paint work
and it's difficult to say what might be lurking underneath this spot.
It
isn't perfect, but this Opel looks like it would be a fun little car to
zip around in. I'm sure it will garner lots of attention and start
plenty of conversations! If bidding doesn't go up much more, it seems
like it would be a stellar deal for a rare classic that already runs and
drives. So would you buy this wagon and if so, would you just leave it
as is and drive it or would you go ahead and restore it?Source: barnfinds.com
