Highlights

Very rare Conrero specification, authenticated by the Conrero-branded enlarged inlet manifold
Retains original number plates from its first Italian registration in 1970
Extensively overhauled mechanically and interior-wise in 2024
Registered with the Automotoclub Storico Italiano (ASI)
Safety inspection valid to September 2026

The Appeal

The Opel GT is one of the most striking sports cars of its era. a compact, curvy coupé that punched well above its weight. Originally a styling exercise that premiered in 1965, the curvy features, roll-up headlights and impressive performance made for a very beguiling prospect, and by 1968 it had hit the showrooms, with just a little over 100,000 built. It's become quite the exotic rarity.

Rarer still are those bearing the Conrero name, the celebrated Italian tuner renowned for extracting greater performance from production engines. Finding a Conrero-specification GT 1900 is a genuinely uncommon event, and this 1970 example presents a compelling opportunity.

Finished in Rosso over a Nero interior, this car retains its original Italian number plates and has been garage-kept throughout its life. The Conrero provenance is confirmed by the branded enlarged inlet manifold — noted by the vendor as the definitive authenticating component. Purchased by the current owner in 2024, the car has since undergone a thorough mechanical and interior overhaul, and is reportedly ready and waiting for its lucky new owner.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1970 in Italy; retains original Italian number plates
Five former registered keepers, always garage kept
Current ownership since 2024
The odometer displays 21,477 kilometres; the reading is unverifiable
Extensively overhauled mechanically and interior-wise in 2024
Last serviced in August 2025
Service history described as average
Safety inspection valid to September 2026
Automotoclub Storico Italiano (ASI) registered

The Condition

Bodywork reported free of rust spots and dents; chassis, floor pans and underbody all described as sound
Paint refreshed in the 1990s and preserved since; shows some age-related marks and darker shadowing in places, but no rust
Chrome parts in good condition with no rust blooming or other signs of deterioration
The vendor states the interior is in very good condition, having been preserved and restored where necessary
Rear spare wheel compartment behind the seats has been restored
Electrical system and heating system reported to be fully functional
Conrero steering wheel and horn fitted; Conrero badge on the rear bodywork
Bumpers absent, replaced by spring rubbers at the front and blanking caps at the rear
MAS light alloy wheels for Opel

The Mechanics

1.9-litre 4-cylinder engine
Manual transmission with 4 gears
Twin Weber 40 carburettors
Enlarged inlet manifold with Conrero branding
Fuel tank removed and treated internally; float replaced and entire fuel supply line renewed up to the carburettors
Carburettors dismantled, cleaned, and all gaskets and deteriorated parts replaced
Valve cover gasket replaced; valves adjusted and tuned
Electric fuel pump and pressure regulator fitted
Uprated cooling system with twin fans and activation sensor on the radiator hose
Stainless steel direct exhaust system
Braking system reported in order; transmission, gearbox and clutch all reported in order
The vendor describes the engine as lively and reactive, with a deep, roaring exhaust note

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