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| Tweet Topic Started: Feb 22 2012, 09:15 PM (2,167 Views) | |
| Dean-o-mite | Feb 22 2012, 09:15 PM Post #1 |
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Muscle Car
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| Dean-o-mite | Feb 22 2012, 09:16 PM Post #2 |
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OK. Just kidding. I wouldn't really post a teaser picture without explaining! ![]() The diecast is actually a 2009 Opel Insignia, made by Norev when that car was new. The 2011 Regal is, of course, a badge engineered Opel, so other than some minor detailing, and those "Insignia" license plates, this is a pretty good match for the Regal (not to mention, this is likely the closest we will get to a new Regal in small-scale). ![]() ![]() Pictured with the Tiger Wheels casting of the '87 Regal GNX ![]() ![]() |
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| NoirGuru | Feb 22 2012, 09:25 PM Post #3 |
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Oh Norev. <3 Great trick you had there, I was believing it until I noticed the Norev styling. Thanks for the great pics. You're making my want list longer on the Norev end. |
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| craftymore | Feb 22 2012, 09:44 PM Post #4 |
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Support your local demo derby.
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And I thought Dean was an officer of the law! lol |
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| JustDavid | Feb 22 2012, 11:16 PM Post #5 |
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The new Regal looks very nice. And if I understand correctly, it can be had with a manual transmission. As usual your pics are great Dean...thanks for sharing. |
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| james_autos | Feb 23 2012, 04:00 AM Post #6 |
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Have you got any of the other Norev Opels Dean? |
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| Swifty | Feb 23 2012, 04:38 AM Post #7 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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Oh my! Another Norev I'm lacking! |
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| Dean-o-mite | Feb 23 2012, 08:48 PM Post #8 |
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Here are the Norev Opel models I managed to secure, back when I had a steady source for Norevs. Currently, I have no connections, but there are some new releases (other makes - not any more Opels I know of) which I really want to get someday. 2006 Opel Corsa 3-door ![]() ![]() 2006 Opel Corsa 5-door ![]() ![]() 2007 Opel Corsa OPC ![]() ![]() 2004 Opel Tigra TwinTop ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 2006 Opel Antara (sold in the states as a 2008-2009 Saturn Vue) ![]() ![]() ![]() 2003 Opel Vivaro ![]() ![]() 2003 Opel Movano ![]() ![]() 2003 Opel Combo vans ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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| James | Feb 23 2012, 10:51 PM Post #9 |
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Norev could make a big impact in North America, if they could land a big box store deal. Nicely decked out castings |
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| W_Body_Geek | Feb 23 2012, 11:01 PM Post #10 |
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Awesome. I want some now. Awesome awesome castings! |
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| Swifty | Feb 24 2012, 03:12 AM Post #11 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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I don't think I have any of the Norev Opels. They look great! *Adds to the ever-growing want list* |
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| james_autos | Feb 24 2012, 03:14 AM Post #12 |
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I have them all apart from the Tigra. They were only ever sold in packs of two, and as I only ever wanted one I passed as they weren't cheap. I really wish I hadn't now because they seem to be mega rare. I can't even remember the last time I saw one on ebay. |
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| JustDavid | Feb 24 2012, 11:36 PM Post #13 |
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The Tigra would've been a great little 1:1 to run around in. The Antara is one I was lucky enough to get. Thanks for the great pics Dean. |
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| James | Feb 26 2012, 08:24 AM Post #14 |
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Love the new Avatar,, here Kitty Kitty Kitty |
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| Dean-o-mite | Jan 9 2014, 02:47 AM Post #15 |
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Post resurrected for the benefit of JeepXJLover (and his new Regal).
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| JeepXJLover | Jan 9 2014, 03:26 PM Post #16 |
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Thanks Dean. I The Opel Corsa OPC is cool beans too. Sadly I don't think I've ever seen a Norev in the flesh and probably won't. Opel influence is what Buick needed. Hopefully Buick brings there Opel Cascada/Cabrio stateside. I like the looks of the Buick Encore AKA Opel Mokka despite the fact that the name Encore should have died in the 80s with AMC and the fact that it needs at least 50 more horsepower. I've also heard rumors of the possibility of a full size rear wheel drive Buick and a Buick Envision that most likely will be based on the global Chevy Trailblazer/Colorado platform. Time will tell, but getting away from the sofa on wheels Buicks has been a nice change of pace. I love my Regal GS more than I loved my LaCrosse.The LaCrosse was just too large and seeing out of the rear was a yoga exercise. |
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