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The Opel Rekord is an executive car which was built in several generations by the German car manufacturer Opel, latterly a subsidiary of General Motors. Executive car is a British term that refers to a car's size and is used to describe an Automobile larger than a Large family car. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles Adam Opel GmbH (commonly known as Opel) is a German automaker part of General Motors. General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States.

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Naming

The Rekord name evolved into the main name of the model; at first the name was used in close relationship with the Opel Olympia name, which pre-dated the Rekord but was also re-instated in a separate model in 1967. The Opel Olympia is a Small family car produced by the German automaker Opel from 1935 to 1940 from 1947 to 1953 and again from 1967 to 1970

The various generations are described here with the manufacturer's, or other commonly used designations such as "Rekord P I" or "Rekord B". The car was not marketed with these additional appellations.

Opel Olympia Rekord (1953–57)

1955 Opel Rekord Cabriocoach
1955 Opel Rekord Cabriocoach
Opel Olympia Rekord (1957 model)
Opel Olympia Rekord (1957 model)

The Opel Olympia Rekord was introduced in March 1953 as successor to the Opel Olympia, a pre-World War II design dating back to 1935. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Opel Olympia Rekord was built until 1957 in four different versions. Around 580,000 units were produced.

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Opel Rekord P I (July 1957–July 1960)

1958 Opel Rekord
1958 Opel Rekord
Opel Olympia Caravan
Opel Olympia Caravan

The Opel Rekord P I (known in some guises as the Opel Olympia or Opel Olympa Rekord) had a slightly larger, more modern body with wraparound windscreen and rear screen and remained in production until 1960. A semi-automatic gearbox ("Olymat") became available for model year 1959, and a 1. 7 L engine for model year 1960.

Price in Germany: DM 6,545 to 7,110. 307,000 units (P I) + 67. 952 units (1200). In 1959–60, Autenrieth of Darmstadt, Germany converted P I two-door sedans to coupés and cabriolets, in very limited numbers. Darmstadt is a city in the Bundesland Prices were DM 9,380 for the coupé and DM 11,180 for the convertible.

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For more details, see http://www.opel-p1.nl/


Opel Rekord P II (1960–63)

Opel Rekord P2 two-door saloon
Opel Rekord P2 two-door saloon
Opel Rekord P2 four-door saloon
Opel Rekord P2 four-door saloon

The Rekord P II grew in size, if not in wheelbase, and received a totally new body that did away with wraparound windows. It was available in several body versions: 2-door and 4-door saloon, a 3-door estate ("Caravan") plus delivery van, a pick-up, and a convertible. A pickup truck is a light Motor vehicle with an open-top rear cargo area which is almost always separated from the cab to allow for chassis flex when carrying or pulling From August 1961 on, a works coupé became available, and in June 1962 a more luxurious "L" version was added with a new top engine of 1700 cc "S" and a higher compression ratio. The latest versions had an optional four-speed gearbox.

Prices in Germany: DM 6,545 to 7,770. 787,684 units made. Autenrieth continued to sell a handful of convertibles at DM 11,635.

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Opel Rekord A (1963–65)

Opel Rekord A
Opel Rekord A
Opel Rekord A Caravan
Opel Rekord A Caravan

The Rekord A line-up was a repeat of the Rekord P II (two- and four-door saloon, two-door estate and delivery van, two-door coupé with 1500 or 1700 or 1700 S engines), but the bodies were completely new and the wheelbase stretched to 103. 3 inches (2,620 mm). March 1964 saw the introduction of the Rekord L-6 with the Opel Kapitän's 2. 6 litre inline-six.

Prices in Germany: DM 6. 830 to 9. 370; front disc brakes: + DM 200, four-speed with floor shift: + DM 180. 885,292 units. In very limited numbers, Karl Deutsch of Cologne sold a convertible version with either 1700 S or 2600 engine at DM 11,765 and 13,060 respectively. Karl Wolfgang Deutsch (1912 – 1992 was a Czech-American social and political scientist.

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Opel Rekord B (1966–67)

Opel Rekord B
Opel Rekord B

While the Rekord B consisted of only a mild facelift compared to the A, it received Opel's new, more oversquare four cylinder CIH (cam in head) engines (1500, 1700 S, 1900 S). The CIH engines were used in all subsequent Rekord generations until 1986, when Rekord was replaced by the Opel Omega. There was also an Oldsmobile Omega, an unrelated vehicle that was produced during the 1970s and 1980s The Opel Omega was an Executive car The 2600 cc six-cylinder engine remained unchanged. The line-up was identical to the Rekord A.

Prices in Germany: DM 6,980 to 9,570; power brakes: + DM 95, automatic gearbox: + 950, four speed gearbox: + 95. 296,771 units.

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Opel Rekord C (1967–71)

Opel Rekord C
Opel Rekord C
Opel Rekord C 1.7 S 4-door saloon (1968), two colour version
Opel Rekord C 1. 7 S 4-door saloon (1968), two colour version
Opel Rekord C Cabriolet
Opel Rekord C Cabriolet

With 1,276,681 units built, the Rekord C was the most successful Rekord so far. The car proved to be a solid hit with the public: it was reliable, roomy and pleasant to look at with its coke-bottle line. Coke bottle styling is a style of automobile bodies with outward curving fenders with a narrow center

The range consisted of the two- and four-door saloon, two- and (new) four-door estate, delivery van, and two-door hardtop coupé with 1500, 1700, 1700 S, 1900 S fours or (until 1968) a 2200 six. Very short-lived (1967 only) was a special taxi version on a longer wheelbase (113 inch) with division, that sold for DM 9,950; with it, Opel tried to get a foothold in the German taxi market, then (as now) dominated by Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz is a German manufacturer of luxury Automobiles Buses coaches and Trucks It is currently a division of the Again, Karl Deutsch of Cologne offered a convertible version in limited numbers.

There existed several variations of the Rekord C, as well as version made under different names in different countries.

A variation on the Rekord C was the Rekord Sprint coupé (1967–71) with driving lights, sport steel wheels, sport stripes and a sporty interior; the Sprint received exclusively the so-called 1900 H engine with two double-barrel carburettors, good for 106 hp (DIN) and 108 mph (174 km/h).

The former Rekord L-6 was replaced by the new Commodore A, a slightly disguised and better-equipped Rekord C available as two- and four-door sedan and hardtop coupé with six cylinder engines only. The Opel Commodore was an Executive car produced by General Motors German Subsidiary Opel.

It was during the life of this model (in fact 1967–70) that the Opel Olympia name was revived, but in a separate, smaller car which was based on the period Opel Kadett. The Opel Olympia is a Small family car produced by the German automaker Opel from 1935 to 1940 from 1947 to 1953 and again from 1967 to 1970 The Opel Kadett is a Small family car produced by the German automaker Opel between 1937 and 1940 then from 1962 to 1992

Ranger

The Ranger was a Rekord-based range built at the GM Continental plant in Antwerp, Belgium, for the overall European market, and at Port Elizabeth, South Africa. ||-||-||-||} Antwerp ( Dutch:, French: Anvers) is a City and Municipality in Belgium and the capital of the The Kingdom of Belgium is a Country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters as well as those The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa

Styling was similar to the Rekord, although the Ranger had a 4-headlamp grille setup, similar to the Vauxhall Victor FD range of the time. The Vauxhall Victor is a medium/large model of automobile produced by Vauxhall Motors, the British subsidiary of General Motors from 1957 to 1976 Initially, there were two models: Ranger 130 and Ranger 153. In 1970 additional models were announced, being the Ranger 1900 and Ranger 2500, and a "SS" variant, based on the Ranger 153.

Other markets

The Rekord C was also built as the Chevrolet Opala and Comodoro in Brazil from 1968 on, available in saloon, coupé and estate forms and featuring either Chevrolet's 2. Chevrolet (ˌʃɛvroʊˈleɪ - French origin (also known as Chevy) is a Brand of Automobile, produced by General Motors (GM The Chevrolet Opala was a mid-size car sold by GM do Brasil from 1969 to 1992 |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld 5 L four or 4. 1 L inline-six. These models received several facelifts and remained in production until about 1992.

A Rekord C coupé was locally-built in South Africa as a Chevrolet SS during the 1970s[1]. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa

Prices in Germany (1966): DM 7,630 to 9,560; Sprint (1967): DM 9,775.

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Opel Rekord D (1972–77)

Opel Rekord D
Opel Rekord D
Opel Rekord D
Opel Rekord D
Opel Rekord D Caravan
Opel Rekord D Caravan

About 1. 1 million Rekord Ds were made. Because the name Rekord D was easily mistaken to connote a diesel-powered car, the name Rekord II was often used in sales literature. The first prototype was ready in 1971. The engine types available were 1897 cc, 1698 cc and 2068 cc CIH (cam-in-head) four-cylinder gasoline engines. There was also a diesel version with an engine whose displacement was initially 2. 1 litres and afterwards reduced to 2. 0 litres. The diesel engine was higher than gasoline variants, so diesel model hoods have a raised mid-section. The six-cylinder variant of this car is called the Commodore B. Transmissions available were standard four-speed manual with either floor or steering-column shifter and TH-180 automatic transmission. The body is of unitary construction. Body types available were four-door saloon, four-door estate and two-door coupé. There was also a variant called "Berlina" with more luxurious interior and wheels.

The Rangers were also transferred to this new generation, with the dropping of the 130 and 153 and the adding of a 1. 7 L engine. In 1972, the line-up consisted of the base Ranger 1700, the mid-level Ranger 1900, and the top-of-the-line Ranger 2500. In 1974, a 2. 8L engine was introduced to the Ranger family. However, by that time the Rangers were unpopular, and were discontinued after the 1976 model year. Most of these were sold exclusively in Continental Europe, especially the Benelux region. The Benelux is an economic union in Western Europe that includes three neighboring monarchies, '''Be'''lgium, the '''Ne'''therlands, and

South Africa used this body type for their Chevrolet 2500, 3800 and 4100 series. They looked visually almost identical but had the Chevrolet 2500 (4 cylinder) or 3800 and 4100 (6 cylinder) engines installed. They were available as four door saloon or estate. The six cylinder versions could be differentiated from the "fours" as they had four round headlights as opposed to the two rectangular units.

UK Models

Types Years Body Style Engine Transmission
Rekord 1972–1975 2-door Saloon
4-door Saloon
5-door Estate		 4-cyl 1897 cc petrol 4-speed Manual
3-speed Automatic
Rekord L 1972–1975 2-door Saloon
4-door Saloon
5-door Estate		 4-cyl 1897 cc petrol 4-speed Manual
3-speed Automatic
Rekord Berlina 1975–1977 4-door Saloon 4-cyl 1956 cc petrol 4-speed Manual
3-speed Automatic
Rekord Diesel 1975–1977 4-door Saloon
5-door Estate		 4-cyl 2068 cc diesel 4-speed Manual
3-speed Automatic
Rekord L Diesel 1975–1977 4-door Saloon
5-door Estate		 4-cyl 2068 cc diesel 4-speed Manual
3-speed Automatic


Opel Rekord E (1977–86)

Opel Rekord E
Manufacturer Opel
Production 1977–1986
Predecessor Opel Rekord D
Successor Opel Omega
Class Full-size
Body style(s) 2-door sedan
4-door sedan
5-door stationwagon
Layout FR layout
Related Holden Commodore
Opel Commodore
Vauxhall Carlton
Vauxhall Viceroy
Opel Rekord E1
Opel Rekord E1
A rebadged Rekord E2 — the Vauxhall Carlton
A rebadged Rekord E2 — the Vauxhall Carlton

The E model can be subdivided into Rekord EI (1977–82) and Rekord EII (1982–86). The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles Adam Opel GmbH (commonly known as Opel) is a German automaker part of General Motors. There was also an Oldsmobile Omega, an unrelated vehicle that was produced during the 1970s and 1980s The Opel Omega was an Executive car Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories or do not fit well into any A full-size car is a Marketing term used in North America for an Automobile larger than a Mid-size car. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A station wagon (or simply wagon) in American, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand usage and an estate car (or just estate In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found The Holden Commodore is an Automobile manufactured by the Holden division of General Motors (GM in Australia and formerly in New Zealand The Opel Commodore was an Executive car produced by General Motors German Subsidiary Opel. The Vauxhall Carlton is an Executive car that was sold by Vauxhall in the United Kingdom from 1978 to 1994 The Opel Commodore was an Executive car produced by General Motors German Subsidiary Opel. Over 1. 4 million units were made.

A version of the EI was sold by Vauxhall in the United Kingdom from 1979 as the Carlton, which featured the distinct slanted front end shared with the Chevette and Cavalier. Vauxhall Motors is a British automobile company It is a subsidiary of General Motors Corporation (GM and is part of GM Europe. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The Vauxhall Carlton is an Executive car that was sold by Vauxhall in the United Kingdom from 1978 to 1994 The Chevette was a model of car manufactured by Vauxhall in the UK from 1975 to 1983 The Vauxhall Cavalier is a Large family car sold primarily in the UK by Vauxhall Motors, the British subsidiary of General Motors (GM The Carlton quietly succeeded the (by then long since discontinued) Vauxhall Victor FE. The Vauxhall Victor is a medium/large model of automobile produced by Vauxhall Motors, the British subsidiary of General Motors from 1957 to 1976 In the UK both models were outsold by the Ford Granada. The Ford Granada was an Executive car manufactured by Ford Europe at both its German factory in Köln ( Cologne) and its British factory in Dagenham

After the release of the EII in 1982, Vauxhall Carltons were distinguishable from Opel Rekords only by their badging, with no sheet metal changes. Models sold in the United Kingdom had 2. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located 0 L petrol and 2. 3 L diesel engines in base, Berlina and Berlina S trim levels.

The Rekord EI was the basis of the original 1978 Holden VB Commodore. The Holden VB Commodore is a car that was produced by the Australian subsidiary of General Motors, Holden. However, to cope with Australian conditions it was strengthened substantially and used the Senator's nose (like the Opel Commodore) to accommodate the Holden straight-6 and V8 engines. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The Opel Commodore was an Executive car produced by General Motors German Subsidiary Opel.

In South Africa the model was sold as a Chevrolet until 1982, when it was rebadged as an Opel. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa Chevrolet (ˌʃɛvroʊˈleɪ - French origin (also known as Chevy) is a Brand of Automobile, produced by General Motors (GM Delta Motor Corporation, which bought out GM's South African subsidiary after it divested from the country in 1986, produced EII model until the early 1990s. Delta Motor Corporation was a South African car manufacturer which was created through a management buy-out after General Motors (GM divested from South Africa Later South African Rekords featured the Opel badge above the grille, similar to the smaller Kadett.

A version of the Rekord, known as the Royale, was produced by Daewoo in South Korea, featuring the front end of the larger Senator. GM Daewoo Auto & Technology ( GM Daewoo or GMDAT) was first established as National Motor in 1937 in Bupyeong-gu Incheon, South Korea. South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː The Opel Senator was a large motor car, two generations of which were sold in Europe by the German General Motors subsidiary Opel This should not be confused with the Vauxhall Royale, which was effectively a rebadged Opel Monza/Opel Senator. The Opel Senator was a large motor car, two generations of which were sold in Europe by the German General Motors subsidiary Opel The Opel Senator was a large motor car, two generations of which were sold in Europe by the German General Motors subsidiary Opel The Opel Senator was a large motor car, two generations of which were sold in Europe by the German General Motors subsidiary Opel

UK Models

Type Years Available Body Styles Engines Transmissions
Rekord 1978–1980 4-door Saloon 2. 0 4cyl 1979 cc petrol 4-speed Manual
3-speed Automatic
Rekord DL 1978–1980 5-door Estate 2. 0 4cyl 1979 cc petrol 4-speed Manual
3-speed Automatic
Rekord Berlina 1978–1980 4-door Saloon 2. 0 4cyl 1979 cc petrol 4-speed Manual
3-speed Automatic
Rekord S 1980–1982 4-door Saloon
5-door Estate		 2. 0 4cyl 1979 cc petrol 4-speed Manual
3-speed Automatic
Rekord Berlina HL 1978–1980 4-door Saloon 2. 0 4cyl 1979 cc petrol 4-speed Manual
3-speed Automatic
Rekord Berlina S 1980–1982 4-door Saloon 2. 0 4cyl 1979 cc petrol 4-speed Manual
3-speed Automatic
Rekord Berlina CD 1978–1982 4-door Saloon 2. 0 4cyl 1979 cc petrol 4-speed Manual
3-speed Automatic
Rekord Diesel DL 1978–1980 4-door Saloon
5-door Estate		 2. 3 4cyl 2260 cc diesel 4-speed Manual
3-speed Automatic
Rekord Diesel 1980–1982 4-door Saloon
5-door Estate		 2. 3 4cyl 2260 cc diesel 4-speed Manual
3-speed Automatic

References

  1. ^ Chevrolet SS - a History

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