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Opel Kadett C

1973 – 1977

The Opel Kadett C, a small family car produced by Opel from 1973 to 1979, was the fourth generation of the Kadett model. Released in August 1973, it was based on the General Motors "T-Car" platform and was the last small Opel to have rear-wheel drive. The production of Kadett C continued at Opel's Bochum plant until July 1979, with an impressive total production figure of 1,701,076 units. Key Points: 1. **Model and Generation**: Opel Kadett C was the fourth generation of the Opel Kadett model, known as a small family car in the market. 2. **Production Period**: The Kadett C was in production from 1973 to 1979. 3. **Platform**: It was based on the General Motors "T-Car" platform. 4. **Rear-Wheel Drive**: The Kadett C was the final small Opel model to feature rear-wheel drive. 5. **Production Figures**: Opel produced a total of 1,701,076 units of the Kadett C during its production run. 6. **Export Markets**: 52% of the produced units were exported outside West Germany, primarily to other Western European countries. 7. **Legacy**: Badge-engineered versions of the Kadett C remained in production under other GM brand names in various world markets until the mid-1990s. Overall, the Op