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Opel Rekord

1963 – 1986 · GERMANY

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The Opel Rekord, a prominent large family car produced by the German manufacturer Opel, spanned an impressive eight generations in its production history. With an extensive production run from 1953 to 1986, the Opel Rekord became a popular choice among families, selling approximately ten million units during its time on the market. Notably, the Series D and E models of the Opel Rekord led to the creation of variant versions produced by Vauxhall, Opel's British sister company, as well as by GM's Australian subsidiary Holden, further diversifying the reach of the Rekord line. The Rekord E model marked a significant shift as it crossed continents under the Holden nameplate, showcasing the

5 generations of the Opel Rekord

Version	Years	Engine	0 to 100	Gearbox	Drive	Body
Opel Rekord A	1963 to 1965	naturally aspirated	19s	Manual	RWD	WAGON, SEDAN, CONVERTIBLE, COUPE
Opel Rekord B	1965 to 1966	naturally aspirated	—	Manual	RWD	SEDAN, COUPE
Opel Rekord C	1967 to 1971	naturally aspirated	—	Manual	RWD	SEDAN, WAGON, CONVERTIBLE, COUPE
Opel Rekord D	1972 to 1977	naturally aspirated inline-four	—	Manual	RWD	SEDAN, WAGON, COUPE
Opel Rekord E	1977 to 1986	inline-four	—	Auto, Manual	RWD	WAGON, SEDAN