69 Opel Kadett Station Wagon

This is our 1969 Opel Kadett Caravan two door station wagon it has a 1900cc four cylinder engine with air conditioning and a automatic TH180 transmission . The car has been sitting since the late 70s and only has 43,000 miles on it!!! stay tuned for other videos to see the progress on this car.
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[@ironpony42]

My first car! I had a 1972 Kadett Wagon. It sat 10 years in the forest before we rescued it. Dad put a 1.9L out of a GT w/ the aluminum valve cover, and a weber in it, and it was a 4-speed. Copper/Bronze Metallic. It was super fun, even had some correct Hella chrome fog lights hanging on it. I drove it a couple years, and sold it to a friend when I got my hands on a Dodge Dart. The Dart had working factory A/C, so it was an upgrade. I wish I had never sold my Kadett, the kid that bought it crashed and scrapped it. My parents had many Opels in the '70's and '80's. I was brought home from the hospital in mom's Kadett. Dad had several Mantas. Mom had Kadetts and 1900s. Then in '84 they got rid of all of it, and got a new for '84 Plymouth Voyager. Until Dad pulled my Kadett from the forest in the early '90's.

[@Sleeperdude]

Sounds like a cool family

[@MUN.A1988]

Waw..it is a nice story of a lucky family with Opels.. Wish your Mom. & Dad still a life to see this restorated Opel... My Best Wishes to u all...

[@chuckprahl170]

My dad bought my mom one brand new in 1968, that brings back some fond memories!

[@Sleeperdude]

Oh cool

[@phillippacker5920]

Amazing. The car was on the road ten years, then abandoned for 42...makes me think of everything I've gone through/done in the last 42 years, while this car just sat and waited and rusted....great job sleeperdude.

[@Sleeperdude]

That is crazy thanks

[@JohanNilsson1966]

It was probably almost as rusty when it was parked. Not many survived for ten years back in the day - in northern Europe at least.

[@errorsk2188]

You know you are a good father when you do the ugly stuff. Cause life isnt all pink, and I enjoy old cars more than mobiles and shit. Props to you ! ( Am 17 rn )

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@jackfisher3906]

Opel = GM of Germany. In the 70's we used to call the Opel GT "The Poor Mans Corvette"

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny

[@bertgrau3934]

The opal GT was a good looking car. In my opinion it was anyway .

[@Buddha-eb5yl]

My Mothers first Car was an Opel Manta Sport with a 2.2 Liter Engine in yellow and black Stripes 🤗🤗

[@larryschenk696]

That little song you were cleaning the interior to is a pretty cool little jam.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks man

[@craighiebert3384]

Wow, seeing those air-cooled and water-cooled VW's brings back a lot of memories. My first job out of high school (1981) was at a friend of the family's busy VW/Subaru repair shop. He taught me everything I know about cars and the importance of work ethic.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s great

[@charlesyoungblood1402]

Opels were actually great reliable Cars with excellent quality . I owned two of the Opel GTs in the day . Wish I had em now !

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s cool

[@juanpabloarena2724]

Sorry for being late to the video... How nice to value a car regardless of its condition... Each classic is like key people in your life who may no longer be around. That's why: FORBIDDEN TO FORGET THEM.Greetings and support from Argentina 👍

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@Rick-if5zb]

Turd Sucker 9000...Oh My God! You killed me! Just found your site (X2) today and found myself bingeing on your vids. You're actually living my dream. What you do, and how you live, involving everyone that you interact with on the daily a part of your show is ingenious. Keep up the good work and may God bless you tremendously. Thank You.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I’m glad you found us

[@genedunn9283]

“That looks like the bathroom floor when I shave my back”. Dang, that made me spit beer through my nose!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s great I’m glad you liked it

[@genedunn9283]

Love your channel. Love that you get the whole family involved!

[@DanTyson]

Me too, and I was drinking milk!

[@kbobdonahue1966]

Opels were sold at Buick dealerships from what I remember. Those Opels were really cool. That black panther kitten was really impressed. 🐈‍⬛

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@danielbierwirth2190]

We had one of these when I was learning to drive. I loved it. 4 banger engine and 4 speed transmission. We drove the heck out of it. Dad traded it for a Maverick 6cyl with 3 on the tree transmission. Loved that car too.

[@Sleeperdude]

Oh yeah I like Mavericks too I have some videos if mine you should check out

[@okancolak8856]

Hi i am from Germany and these cars also here pretty rare i hope give this beauty a new life

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@barbarastrause5589]

Elephant theme was used in ads because their sales pitch was "runs on peanuts". The "L" is for Luxus (german for deluxe) and the LS was for Luxus Super". The engines were available in 1.1, 1.5, and 1.9 litres. Worked at a dealership from 1964 to 1974. We sold them from 1966 to the mid seventies. Good cars as I remember. I had a 66, really fun car to drive.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@rypkepaulusma]

You are right Barbara / Du hast recht Barbara.

[@joelkarch3538]

GREAT INFO!!! thanks for the knowledge..thats experience for yah

[@bennyt.christensen3970]

@@rypkepaulusma Und wo sie Recht hat- hat sie Recht!👍😊🚗

[@keemoe007]

I drove one to high school. Mine was red. Belonging to my mother. Mine was red; no air conditioning. It also beat all the Toyotas at the Friday night drags; illegal of course. This was in 1975.

[@mikerequa820]

Another great video ya'll!! Those opals are cool little cars. Its so cool to see ya'll save a piece of history and talk history with the family. We had a blue opal 2 door wagon it was the economy model no air with 4gear prolly had 40 hp engine cause it was really low on power. But got killer gas mileage. Rear-end went out on a 300 mile trip called my cousin he came pulled us home hundred n fifty miles with a chain. I bought a wrecked 2 door car we loaded it in bed of 74 Ford long bed pickup hauled it home got a bunch of laughs n finger pointin lol . Thanks for sharing and bringin back lots of memories. Ya'll have fun enjoy ya'lls family and homestead

[@jesterr7133]

I'll be looking forward to the future videos on this car. I love learning about cars that I know absolutely nothing about.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@evdallas123]

My dad loved opels we had 4 of em in the sixties the last one was a 67 wagon in white with a red interior we went all over in them he knew how to keep them running they had flaws but he knew them front to back awesome memories of my childhood

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome glad you have some good car memories !! Thanks for watching

[@TheWrench1966]

Hi from Germany ! I don't know, if you're already aware of being lucky enough, having picked a rare example, equipped with the great 1900cc 90hp engine, making that little car go more than 100mph fast, when equipped with a manual 4-spd. gearbox. This engine was the top notch power plant of the larger Rekord series and the Opel GT Sports car and found it's way only into a very few little Kadetts, mainly "Rally 1900 Coupés" making a solid base for a really hot little competition car, that in the hands of the right guy at the wheel, were even able to put Posches in their places, back in those days ... never underestimate those engines. The "L" Letter (Kadett L) stands for the German term LUXUS and marks the "de Luxe" trim level from the standard level cars. I was born in the capital german City of Dortmund, not far away from the OPEL Bochum plant, where all Kadett series were mainly built and had the great opportunity to visit the plant several times, during those years. One of my long time neighbours, an Englishman named Keith Simpson, did spent his whole working life in the Bochum Opel plant, assembling Kadett models of all generations and retired only a few years before the plant was finally shut down in 2014. I hope, you'll have a lucky hand, getting the rare little L Caravan back on the road again ... and feel free to ask, if you're in need of support or assistance, concerning old Opel motor cars. kind rgds. from Western Germany, Klaus

[@rickfonte1423]

Dad bought a ‘67 2 door wagon new. He traded in a ‘53 Ford with a flathead v8 that we had for 14 years. 😥. The Kadet had a 4 speed stick that was so fun to drive. Wish I had the 1953 Ford today…so many memories.

[@robertreavley7145]

The Opal cadet is the German version of the Vauxhall Viva! This is rare as anything! Well worth keeping!! The engine is most likely a 1.3 litre! That will do around 45 MPG!! You could sell that in Europe for at least £4000 when running with seats! Love it!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Wow thanks

[@nikonordman7624]

Not true the Viva shares nothing with this era of kadetts

[@robertreavley7145]

@@nikonordman7624 really?

[@Millbrook1974powderedwater]

Nope, it's even more special. It has the 1900 engine in it. That means that it has extra space in the motor compartment compared to the 1100, 1200 and 1300 series. If I remember correctly the sedan version of that car was called the Rally. I've been driving a 1500 Kadett sedan for over 10 years until selling it to a German, who has completely restored it. Indestructible cars in their day!

[@paulym5814]

My older brother had one of these. Great little cars in their day.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s cool I wish mine was in better shape

[@Chevy-hw6lw]

I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again. Your videos are so refreshing. It’s not just the cool cars but you got goat friends, cows , little pigs , such a pretty property there in the background and best of all by far, always got your kids there spending time together. It’s really a fun mix of those different things that make the videos fun.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@wacholder5690]

Some more bits on Kadett B: the front axle is a family member to that of a Corvette. Double wishbones, transverse leaf spring (3-leaf for the CIHs), shocks attached to the axle body *not* on the frame or some strut tower. Axle frame also hold the steering rack *and* the motor mounts. The axle is bolted to the main chassis rails. If you remove the drive shaft, rear gearbox crossmember, shift lever, kickdown wire, exhaust tube, steering axle, all hoses, tubes and wires from the engine as well as the brake lines you could lift the body over the entire front axle / engine / gearbox assembly. :-) If you remove the rear axle as well the left over shell can be tilted by two adults onto a set of old tires (without rims) and work on the underside is fairly easy. The bare shell may weigh around 700 - 800 pounds with doors and windows but without inards. Even lesser, when a lot has rusted off already ... Rear axle is straight, yes, but the differential is fixed with a pushtube to the frame and the driveshaft runs on the last 1/3rd after the rear U-joint inside this tube. Two struts and a diagonal stabilizer (Panhard rod). Coil springs and the shocks in almost 45° tilt angle towards the middle of the frame. With new bushings and proper shocks and tires these things run pretty snappy. CIH engine: combines the advantages of camshaft in head with a lower profile and the ease of adjusting like a pushrod engine. Duplex chain driven cam with hydraulic tensioner. Red line is close to 6.000 rpm. The 19S - after my knowledge - doesn't have the hydraulic lifters. Cast iron block and head - therefore not really leadfree fuel compatible. Weak points: waterpump (stupid underrated bearing design), oil pump, where the pump gears marr the lower cover plate. Can be fixed however. Notoriously oily up front due to two missing bolts between cast head and aluminium chain case, which had been added for the later 2 Liter models. Carburettor: Solex DIDTA is a "register carb" - not a two barrel. It has a first stage for idle and lower rpm range, the second stage comes on either with a vacuum activator *or* a mechanical linkage. Both versions have been used on Opels. Ignition system: Bosch or AC Delco. Bosch has the brown cap with clip on holders, Delco the black one with screws. Yours seem to have the Bosch (lucky you !). Just for your amusement ... ;-)

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@howardskinner4916]

The factory carb is a two barrel, the second barrel is a secondary. Set the valves at .10mm. Same engine (cam in head design) that was in my '70 Opel Rallye. The Wagon and Rallye shared the same rear end ratio. I'll be watching with curiosity!

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@burtbenz9964]

Had a 70 k adept. ..awesummm vid bro. In 1976. Driving 2 hb surfin in it

[@LarryDeSilva64]

The condition this one was in I would have passed on it. It just needs too much work to be much of a driver. Besides the Opels were a bit cramped for space. But you are a better man than me tackling a job like this.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thanks

[@sunbeam8866]

In Summer of '77, bought a white '68 Base 2-door sedan with red interior at a yard-sale for $150. It had the tiny 1.1 pushrod mill with about 55 hp and a long, whippy 4-speed floorshift.. Unfortunately, I had to spend considerable time fixing all the 'bubba-improvements', like the bottom of an alternator bolted up to the engine-block where a generator should've been, but the top of the alternator was bolted to the inner-fender, and a universal ignition-switch swinging from the hole where the steering-lock should've been. Also, Bubba had sanded the car to get it painted, then just let it sit, so all the body edges and corners had rust-stripes! Luckily, I found one in a salvage-yard that donated a Bosch Generator and voltage regulator, plus a factory ignition-lock with key. Plus, factory carpets to hide my base model's red rubber floor covering, which had all turned to goo and baked on to the floor. Motor-mounts and and some other parts that had to come from the local Buick dealer were expensive and the Buick parts-guy always acted like I was ruining his day! The final improvements were a salvage-yard factory clock to dress up the dashboard, a new under-dash Radio-Shack cassette-deck to supplement the Delco AM radio, and an '$85 white Earl Sheib paint-job. The Opel was fun to drive and I kept it a year, before selling it to a friend for his daughter. I saw it around a few times. Then she replaced it with a used Datsun that turned out to be a lemon. Her dad kept nagging her "You should've kept the Opel!" By the way, I just saw a real nice red Kadett wagon on eBay last week, just like the one you said you wanted. They were asking $35,995 - OBO!

[@Sleeperdude]

Wow that’s a crazy story I love those cars

[@BariLopesh]

I know a guy in Germany with a field full of these if you need any parts 🙏🏻

[@Sleeperdude]

wow thanks

[@jimandregenalaursen8491]

I had a '74 Opel Manta for 10 years. It was still beautiful on the outside like this one, but the floor boards were rotten as can be. I couldn't drive it in the rain because it was just a shower on the inside. I guess they must have all rusted out on the inside. I least I know now mine wasn't an exception. The 1900 engine was a great engine but the manual transmission leaked oil like mad. I'd just run it until it howled and then fill it up again,. They used a torque tube from the transmission, half way back, and it was a major job to replace an oil seal.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you for letting me know

[@nv1493]

My buddy in high school had the 2 door version if I remember right. We went everywhere in it, never failed us. I remember going to radio shack and putting some surface mount speakers on the rear deck to get that "premium" sound. Ah, those were good days.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny

[@andersaxelsson2196]

Here in sweden they are allmost rusted out so you dont see that many of them on the roads anymore. Soo im happy that you save one

[@Sleeperdude]

Oh wow

[@TheHorsebox2]

Very interested in this. Opel Kadettes were good sellers here in Ireland. My Dad had a '66 two door saloon (sedan) and a work friend had an estate (wagon) like yours. Reliable, if somewhat basic cars. Would be nice to see this survivor get the treatment. Nice channel.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you so much yes I’m excited about it

[@JamesCouch777]

I had one of those back in the 70's. It was always breaking down and when it was running I could run faster than the car would go. I loved that little car.😂

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s hilarious

[@smithfamilyhomestead1515]

My grandfather had a yellow Opel, its a new little wagon. Thanks for taking me back 40 years!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome thank you

[@danbytp]

A little strange you say.Maybe that's why your family loves you so much.

[@Sleeperdude]

Maybe so

[@smarternu]

To me the goat matches the car, takes someone special to appreciate both of them sad critters.

[@murraykriner9425]

Cool old Opel Wagon. Good luck with its business.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@cliffordkinnear9705]

It's extremely important in this day and age your kids and millions of others learn about our US History before certain elements in our society try their best to erase it.

[@Sleeperdude]

I agree

[@howardkoster4026]

If we ignore our past, then we are doomed to repeat it. We are supposed to learn by our mistakes...

[@michaelwalter3399]

@@Sleeperdude I minored in American History in my university days with the intention of teaching it on the college level. I would not do that today. Too many people trying to weaponize history to achieve their own agendas.

[@sixstringcity3931]

Dude they’re already at it….

[@sebastianbrrrr7372]

How cool is that? Used to drive one in 1990, already ancient, rusted out floor, hard start, but got me to work and home - once even with the oil light on - for 2 years. Until the German TÜV wouldn't let me drive home in it...

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny

[@txnetcop]

Love those old Opels...easy to work on but parts were a b---ch to find!

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah I’m finding that out

[@txnetcop]

@@Sleeperdude sorry Amigo

[@billdursa4976]

opels were sold at the Buick dealer because opel is a division of GM in Germany. I love those 2-door Kadett wagons.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you yes I love them too

[@rmarkc]

These have a special place in my heart. My uncle had a couple when I was a kid and I loved riding in the back with my cousins. With the back seat down, we bounced around like superballs back there on country roads. Simple fun that would get you put under the jail now days.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s true

[@allenschmitz9644]

They were a step up from a VW and were great econo cars super fun but rust took care of them just like the rest of that year and all the decades after, the best thing you can learn about these autos 50 years later is how simple they were, the only thing that ;beeped' on them was the horn.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s great

[@robertorojas378]

Beautiful car man and beautiful your family,waiting for the next video......

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@floydrhyne3721]

THAT IS ONE RUFF CAR , GOOD LUCK WITH THIS ONE , YALL TAKE CARE , GREAT JOB !

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@danielventura8073]

I remember those. We had a Buick/Opel dealer in our town in Massachusetts. Our neighbors bought a new 1970 GT. The sedans and wagons were ridiculously underpowered LOL

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s cool

[@Buddha-eb5yl]

Opel was foundet in Germany 😀

[@bradleyseeley6684]

My dad had one on a international scout frame back in the '80s

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s cool

[@mikedowland9949]

Yo dude, what a great find👌 Looking forward to seeing more on this old beauty😉 Our European version is slightly different which eventually became the opel (Vauxhall) Astra

[@Sleeperdude]

Oh awesome thank you

[@Sanyey]

*It became Astra after 3 other Kadett generations (As this is a Kadett B, then came C until 79, then E until 1993.. then they switched the name to Astra , beginning with the Astra F in 1991/92.. we are currently at Astra L)

[@mattgreven7615]

Can't wait to see how it turns out!

[@Sleeperdude]

Me too

[@cito4633]

The Mrs and I love your videos! Just curious, how much do these cars usually cost? Best wishes to you and your family…

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome most of the time $1000 or less

[@chuckwatson8965]

Saw the movie The Sugarland Express in the early 70s - remember one of these little wagons getting pounded on by a very angry sheriff

[@Sleeperdude]

I haven’t seen that one

[@josephcetar9202]

Lots of treasures on that car lot. Nice to see parents that want to educate their kids instead of just leaving it to the school.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@daveanthony5031]

Can't wait to see the wagon done also great to see your kids helping you with the car

[@darkredvan]

At that time the Opel Kadett wagons were very common in Germany, very widely used. A great little car, very reliable and of great use. Three of my friends had a Kadett, though only one had an (earlier version) wagon. Have lots of fun!

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s cool

[@chefd.w.hostettler]

So it looks a bit haunted! Lol. But since you are a cowboy you can handle that. Rocky will now be able to ride in the back! Congratulations on the 31k subscribers!! You rock cowboy!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@blautens]

Another cool video. That's a unique little wagon. Has to be hard to find parts for that engine...if it doesn't run, maybe its ripe for a low buck engine/trans swap? Almost anything has to be an upgrade.

[@Sleeperdude]

My thoughts exactly

[@wanderinggentile]

Parts are fairly plentiful for the 1900, because it was used in every model sold in America. The 1100, however, was a PITA to find parts for 40 years ago. Be glad it isn't an 1100.

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

@@Sleeperdude keep the engine original. There are ways to trick out this motor to a 150 hp. Wich is A LOT for a 700 kg car.

[@gregscharf6384]

Manual Opel’s had three pedals. On the left was the clutch. On the right was the “engine noise increaser”. In the middle was the “brake noise increaser”. The latter two pedals had the exact same effect on the car’s speed.

[@Sleeperdude]

🤣👍👍👍

[@Sean0526a]

back in the early 80's I had a friend with one of these, he loved it. In fact he loved it so much that he sold it and then went to the person he sold it to and bought it back, then drove it some more.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s a great story

[@vigt548]

I don't remember these models but I remember my parents looking at new Buicks and an Opel GT on the showroom floor. They looked like miniture Corvettes (C3 body). I love the 2 door wagon concept (Nomad).

[@Sleeperdude]

Very cool

[@Krusty1971]

out of curiosity, you should look up the date code on the tires. If it has 42k miles, I would suspect the tires SHOULD be dated mid 70s

[@Sleeperdude]

Good idea

[@Laakona]

1975 I was stationed in W. Germany, in Augsburg. I had a 1973 Triumph 650 Bonneville. One day on the Autobahn, I was driving to Munich, doing about 85MPH, and got Hi-beam flashed to move over from the left lane. When i did, I got passed by a 1969 Opel Rekord with 4 Turks in it doing about 125MPH. I sold the bike the next day.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny

[@neilbpence]

I showed my wife the Kadett and she said that was a very popular car in Germany when she was a child. According to her, lots of old people drove them back in the 70s.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok cool

[@olsonbriceno7450]

Lucky guy to find such a jewel…

[@Sleeperdude]

I haven’t seen one for sale before that one

[@Camelcando]

So excited to see Vienna’s first video. When I meet her she was already an RC Cola junkie.

[@Sleeperdude]

🤣🤣🤣🤣that’s funny. Yes she stayed inside for a few months when she was little

[@resurrectionmotors2421]

I like it, I can feel this bill it's going to be fun. You already get some seats out of a Camaro or a firebird for the front bucket seats and you probably could get a console too

[@Sleeperdude]

Probably thank you

[@robertbarre4400]

Congrats to your Opelfind. The L stands for luxus... I have had several Opels, also a -69 station wagon like yours. Your engine is a so called "Big Block" that comes in 1500, 1700, 1900 and also the 2 litre. The automatic is junk - swich to a manual, - there are 4- and 5-speeds that is only bolt-in. My -69 started life with a 1500 which had some rod-knock so it was swiched to a 1900 pretty soon. When that engine was worn-out I put in a 2litre. Also swiched carburettor to something unknown that had vaccuum secondary which was deleted to manual. The car drove some 40000 km before I sold it. I also swiched the rearend to one from an Opel Manta, used the Manta springs that gave a little "stance". Your roof-rack is gold! The trim around headlights were in Europa used for the Olympia-model that was a little fancier. Good luck with your rescue!

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok great thank you I wish mine was a 4 speed

[@Oldbugssy]

Oh cool, it has the 1.9L engine. I still have a small collection of Opel engines and parts.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok cool

[@peterexyboy4275]

In Australia we had that body style in 2 door coupe and 4 door sedan ,but we made them a little tougher for our conditions and the had a straight six in them. Look up the LC or LJ Holden Torana especially the GTR XU1 and watch some of the Bathurst races with them in . They certainly give the V8's a run for their money .

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok cool thanks

[@remko1238]

I never ever saw an Opel here in holland with an airco,, but those kadets were a super common car

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@seH2i]

GOOD THERAPY Of all the car rescue channels I like yours the best. Besides the car rescues, you're a family oriented rescue channel with absolutely great humor and I love the animals too. When Ralphie drives a car it brings back memories of when I was 12 and had my first car, a 55 chevy 210 sedan that I drove in the mountains of Pennsylvania on coal mining roads that stretched for miles. YOU see the possible in the impossible and you're passing on great values to your children in that sense. It's great therapy for me these videos because they encompass more than car rescues. Thank you. Grandfather John Pennsylvania USA Disabled Veteran USMC Beirut Veteran

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you so much

[@emeyer6963]

When Isuzu started selling cars here in US in 1981 they sold updated 2 door and 4 door versions of the Kadett as the I-Mark.Had an Isuzu 4 cyl and 4 cyl Diesel.

[@Sleeperdude]

Really I didn’t know that

[@emeyer6963]

@@Sleeperdude Think the Chevette was based off the platform also.Somebody here on YT just rescued a 4 door Kadett recently.Must still be a few out there.

[@raymondmumford6255]

It’s great to see the whole family involved 😎 another awesome video.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@jpcii]

Man! That is gonna be a going to church kinda ride it’s so nice!

[@Sleeperdude]

My thoughts exactly

[@travissmith6210]

I fully agree about keeping the past, present. Sweet little wagon

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@mikeemter488]

Love the Opel kadetts I’ve had about 20 of them over the years. Still driving a 70 Opel kadett rallye

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome

[@j.b.a.124]

Congrats..! That Ole Girl will be on the road real soon. I remember when they were new although there weren’t many around even back then. Cheers from California.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@timothydockery534]

No one's going to believe this but that opal Cadet is my favorite car in the world I sure wish I could on that little thing

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome

[@wacholder5690]

The 1900 engine was rated 90 DIN-hp. In Germany *barely* someone bought that with automatic (except handicapped) and A/C was not available. The factory 4-speed gearbox was quite nice and taken from the larger Opel Rekord. It did over 100mph on the autobahn. Front diskbrakes ... I drove several of those as well as Opel GTs, which have essentially the same technical base.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@andreasmeyer382]

Hey Guys ! You bought a German built Opel Kadett L Kombi Automatik ! Opel is a very old German Car Factory . Back in the days they made sewingmachines and Bikes also. After WW2 they became Part of GM !

[@Bigfreeb]

You and Derek from Vice Grip Garage should do a video together! That would be classic!

[@Sleeperdude]

That would be fun

[@gregory1953able]

I like your comment about shaving your back. I have a similar problem. LOL

[@bertgrau3934]

I had a 67, kaddet, had a 1.1 engine, and 4 speed transmission, I got 45 MPG out of it. No power, still a fun car to drive . Had a top speed of about 65, maybe 66 mph

[@Sleeperdude]

Thats great

[@Emerica771]

Came here from the Dave Ramsey show, keep up the awesome work man!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you so much

[@Humidor-zl3oe]

Variety is the spice of life, this Kadett gets the recipe right. Good to see a non mainstream car get a second chance. Ably assisted by the pit-crew of course. Another gem of an upload!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@grada9433]

It looks like a mitsubishi colt...and datsun wagon...but she looks great..all that she needs is love...hi dude

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes it does

[@robertreavley7145]

The “L” stands for the base model. L limited. GL mid range. & GLX For the top model!

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

@@Sleeperdude but you have the top of the line engine and automatic gearbox. It was a very reliable engine and gearbox. Allso very easy to work on. Ton of room under the hood. Crasy good machines. loved in Europe.

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

I don’t think that is correct for 1969.

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

You have the 1900S model. 90 hp. In a 700 kg car made it quick. The airfilter is probably a oilbath filter. Not a paper element. Reliable.

[@Mr.-Wint]

Oh no Mr. Bond, - "L" stands for "Luxusausstattung" !

[@josegustavopena3844]

Hi, you've a nice crew of helpers

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes I do

[@tillmansomethinrother8649]

Awesome little durable cars. My younger brother had an Opel Kadett coup, 4 speed. I like the GT model.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome

[@billyhensley7770]

My cousin had one years ago when we were teenagers his was a 1967 two door coupe pretty cool little car

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome

[@billyhensley7770]

@@Sleeperdude still have some parts

[@cliffordkinnear9705]

These were quite popular when growing up in Wilton/Ridgefield/Danbury Connecticut (1964-1984). Folks nearby our house had the Kadett wagon, 2 dr coupe, the Manta. and the Opel sports car.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s cool

[@emeyer6963]

There is a Road Test of a 1974 Manta up here on KZbin from back in the day.

[@gregory1953able]

My aunt bought a 67 Opal Cadet 2dr sedan and her older brother then bought a 68 or 69 and his daughter bought a 67 and then my other Uncle bought a 72 wagon new off the lot. They drove them for quite a few years. My aunts got totaled and she bought a 73 Ford Pinto and had all kinds of Mechanicl trouble with it.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny

[@johnredhd]

I always thought old Opels were cool. Can't wait to see you get it running!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@jamespolcyn8441]

I knew a car like this when it was new

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s great

[@shanemberry]

My Grandfather years ago had a red one like that. Mabe a 65 or 66 with a 3 speed. I used to drive it in the 1980s. Motor was so small Like a lawnmower. One day I got stuck trying to go over the skyway bridge in Florida. would not make it. Scary

[@Sleeperdude]

Oh wow that’s crazy

[@brettjones5041]

great little wagon mate

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@abrahampruiett8439]

You seem like such a great dad! Love your videos my man, keep them videos coming! Great content👍🏼

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@zacharybean2537]

I had an opel manta. It was a real smoker. I drove it for bout a year. Sold. Shld have kept and rebuilt.

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s cool

[@cliffordkinnear9705]

Wow a deluxe version! Air conditioning and an automatic transmission!!!!!!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Exactly

[@ericwilkinson9447]

Awesome car I love Opels ..my first car wasn't open Manta.. awesome video.. great family.. keep up the good work brudda'

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you