In the late nineties, General Motors really hit the ball out of the park with some of its Euro-centric compact cars. And as has always been the case, the giant automaker heavily focused on market-specific vehicles, with any multi-continental platform highly unusual. So, it wasn’t strange to see that, with the Opel Astra Coupe, GM concentrated on European sales and made this stylish vehicle off limits to American consumers. But decades later, the 25-year import rule comes into play, and it’s possible for US enthusiasts to finally get their hands on one. What’s so good about this Coupe, and why is it worthy of your attention?
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