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Opel Admiral

1937 – 1978 · GERMANY

Opel›Admiral

The Opel Admiral, a luxury car manufactured by Opel, was originally produced from 1937 to 1939 and then reintroduced from 1964 to 1977. The vehicle made its debut at the Berlin Motor Show in 1937, but actual production commenced later that year with only eight units produced in 1937. Designed to compete with luxury vehicles from Horch, Mercedes-Benz, and Maybach in the 3.5-liter class, the Admiral boasted a lower price point while offering similar size and power. This pricing strategy, coupled with its spacious yet uncomplicated chassis, made it a popular choice for custom bodywork by specialized car builders. Unlike the Opel Kapitän introduced in late 1938, which

3 generations of the Opel Admiral

Version	Years	Engine	Gearbox	Drive	Body
Opel Admiral 37	1937 to 1939	3.6L naturally aspirated inline-six	Manual	RWD	SEDAN
Opel Admiral A	1964 to 1968	naturally aspirated	Auto, Manual	RWD	SEDAN
Opel Admiral B	1969 to 1978	2.8L naturally aspirated inline-six	Auto, Manual	RWD	SEDAN