Opel Calibra - Drive

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My third Opel Calibra

In March 2024, I acquired my third Opel Calibra, a 1992 2.0L Opel Calibra ( VIN W0L000085N9027428 ) in Bogatynia, Poland, with 141,000 kilometers (88,000 miles) on the odometer. Prior to embarking on many adventures, I had the car thoroughly inspected, ensuring all mechanical aspects were in excellent working order. This included a comprehensive service, replacement of the timing belt, and new tires.

In September 2024, I flew to Poland to begin a 4,000-kilometer (2,500-mile) road trip across Europe. Starting from Bogatynia, the journey took me through Rüsselsheim, Germany, on to Amsterdam in the Netherlands, and then southward to the stunning Millau, France. From there, I continued through Bordeaux before arriving in Caen, where I ferried across to Portsmouth, UK, and finally made my way to Southampton. From Southampton, the car was shipped to Baltimore, Maryland, where I picked it up and completed the trip to Richmond, Virginia. I have posted the map and pictures of the Trip.

Currently, the car has just over 146,000 kilometers (90,000 miles) on it and is ready for pickup. Given my history with this vehicle, I am confident it could be driven anywhere from here. This is the third Calibra I have imported in this way and my fourth vintage Opel, the other being a 1992 Opel Senator B. The interior is exceptionally well-preserved, and all electrical components and switches are fully functional, including the optional sunroof. While there are minor imperfections in the rubber trim, the overall condition rates at an 8.5 out of 10.

I’ve truly enjoyed this car and hope someone out there who has been searching for a Calibra in the U.S. will get to experience its charm, along with the photos of its globe-trotting journey across Europe to the States. Selling because that was always the intent. I find good cars, I get them mechanically restored, and then use them as transporation across Europe for a 2-to-4-week vacation. Then bring them home and sell them. Some like my Gold 1996 V-6 Opel Calibra I keep.

Services performed :

5,000 KM @ 141,000KM - New Tires, New CV Joints, New Timing Belt, Fluids

20,000 KM @ 120,000 KM - New Struts and Shocks

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