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FAQ: 1973 Opel GT Display at DFW Car & Toy Museum
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The DFW Car & Toy Museum's rare 1973 Opel GT offers enthusiasts a unique advantage with its cult status and final-year production model that stands out in any collection.
The 1973 Opel GT features a 1.9-liter engine producing 102 horsepower with front mid-engine placement and transverse leaf-spring suspension for balanced handling and performance.
The DFW Car & Toy Museum preserves automotive history by showcasing rare vehicles like the Opel GT, making cultural heritage accessible to all with free admission.
The 1973 Opel GT captivates with quirky features like manually-operated pop-up headlights that rotate in unison and hidden trunk space accessed from inside the cabin.
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The 1973 Opel GT is a rare Euro-American hybrid sports car known as the "Baby Corvette" for its resemblance to Chevrolet's legendary sports car. It represents the final year of first-generation production and features unique design elements that have made it a cult favorite among automotive enthusiasts.
The 1973 Opel GT is currently on display at the DFW Car & Toy Museum located at 2550 McMillan Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76137 (at Meacham and I35w) as part of The Ron Sturgeon Collection.
The Opel GT features manually-operated pop-up headlights that rotate in unison and a hidden trunk space accessed only from inside the cabin. Its futuristic design was originally introduced as a concept car at the 1965 Paris and Frankfurt Motor Shows.
This 1973 model features the optional 1.9-liter camshaft-in-head engine delivering 102 horsepower, with front mid-engine placement and transverse leaf-spring front suspension that contributes to spirited handling and balanced weight distribution.
Ron Sturgeon is the owner of the DFW Car & Toy Museum and a dedicated car collector for over 30 years. He founded the museum in the 1980s and built one of the largest auto salvage operations in the country before restoring and collecting classic cars.
The DFW Car & Toy Museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and offers free parking and admission. The museum is dog-friendly and encourages visitors to take pictures.
The Opel GT was built in collaboration with French coachbuilder Brissonneau & Lotz, pairing sharp design with Opel Kadett B mechanicals and a rear-wheel-drive layout. It had a short production run from 1968 to 1973 with no successor until 2007.
The 150,000 square foot facility offers secure climate-controlled car storage and facilities for events including car clubs and board meetings. Visitors can find more information at dfwcarandtoymuseum.com.
The Opel GT earned the nickname 'Baby Corvette' due to its strong resemblance to Chevrolet's legendary sports car in both styling and certain mechanical features like the transverse leaf-spring front suspension system.
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