The silver Opel GT from Dang Le Nguyen Vu’s collection made its first appearance on the streets, driven by the entrepreneur himself. The classic coupe quickly gained attention, creating a big surprise for vintage car enthusiasts in Vietnam.
The images of the silver Opel GT, a classic coupe from Dang Le Nguyen Vu’s car collection, have recently surfaced online, captivating car enthusiasts across Vietnam. This is the first time the silver GT has been spotted, and its appearance has sparked excitement and admiration for Vu’s passion for unique vehicles.
Opel GT owned by Dang Le Nguyen Vu makes its debut. Photo: Liêm Nguyễn
For many years, car enthusiasts in Vietnam have been familiar with a red Opel GT owned by another individual, which occasionally appears at events. Therefore, the emergence of the silver GT has caught many by surprise and has led to admiration for Vu’s dedication to acquiring rare and unique vehicles.
The Opel GT was first introduced as a concept car at the Paris Motor Show in 1965 and went into production from 1968 to 1973. Over five years, more than 103,000 units were manufactured.
The car was offered with two engine options: a 1.1L engine producing 67 horsepower and a more powerful 1.9L engine generating 102 horsepower. These engines were paired with a 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic transmission.
The Opel GT is considered a legendary car. Photo: Liêm Nguyễn
One of the most distinctive features of the Opel GT is its unique pop-up headlights. Unlike many contemporary sports cars, the GT’s headlights are manually operated using a mechanical lever inside the cockpit, requiring a counter-clockwise rotation to activate. This detail showcases the car’s intriguing design and the engineering philosophy of the 1960s.
The car features distinctive pop-up headlights. Photo: Liêm Nguyễn
Additionally, the Opel GT’s compact fastback body style forgoes a traditional trunk, with luggage space located behind the seats, above the spare tire and tool kit—a unique arrangement for a coupe.
This is the second Opel GT to be spotted in Vietnam. Photo: Liêm Nguyễn
With the vintage car market in Vietnam still in its infancy, the silver Opel GT in Dang Le Nguyen Vu’s possession has become a notable addition. Its presence not only offers a rare glimpse of a unique European coupe on Vietnamese roads but also showcases the diversity and depth of Vu’s car collection.
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