Swiss built 1971 Opel Commodore 'A' series GS/E Coupe comes out after engine rebuild
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 Published On Feb 2, 2014

Swiss built, 1971 Opel Commodore A series GS/E Coupe comes out after a full engine rebuild having been off the road during most of 2013. All journals reground, full set of shells, bores honed, new piston ring fitted, brand new cam(thank you Piper Cams(http://www.pipercams.co.uk/pipercams/...) for cutting from scratch using CIH 12v cam blank which they still hold!) and new hydraulic tappets, a complete set of new gaskets and engine repaint in original factory grey. A big shout goes out to Terry Potter for the excellent paint(http://www.precision-mc-paintwork.co.uk/) and T&L engineering of Elstow in Bedford(http://www.vintage-engine.net/) for all their help, in particular to Barry, who's advice and help was invaluable. From cold the engine now runs with 5 bar pressure and 3 bar when fully warmed up. This is the only Commodore A series GS/E in the UK and estimated as one of between 6 and 8 GS/E A series Coupes left worldwide. Winner of the 2011 Griffin Trophy at the VBOA national show in the UK and also Best in Show in 2012 at the Big Opels 20th anniversary meeting in Holland. Sincere thanks also goes to Ian Newnham and Ian Virco for their tireless support and help with work during 2013. The engine ran for the first time on 31st December 2013 - New Years Eve.

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