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47-795: The second generation Saehan Rekord was a development of the Opel Rekord E . Production began in 1978, along with the Saehan Royale . The Royale was the Rekord E bodyshell with the front grafted on from the Opel Senator A . The Saehan Royale became the Daewoo Royale in 1983, with Saehan Rekord being discontinued and incorporated into the Royale lineup as the Daewoo Royale XQ . In 1989, the flagship Daewoo Imperial

94-466: A 2068 cc diesel version which was later accompanied by a smaller 2.0 litre version for certain markets. The diesel engine was higher than gasoline variants, so diesel model hoods have a raised midsection. 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

141-539: A foothold in the German taxi market, then (as now) dominated by Mercedes-Benz . 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. 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. It

188-460: A modern Ponton -style body incorporating styling features from the United States, and the start of annual model year changes to exterior and interior trim. The car kept the "Olympia" name applied in 1935 to its predecessor model in anticipation of the 1936 Olympic Games . That first Olympia was a defining model for Opel, featuring then-revolutionary unibody construction. With the German economy

235-545: 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. General data: 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

282-552: A new front-end design, featuring a revised grille and headlamps , along with minor trim changes. While lower-specification versions such as the Royale Salon retained the four-window design, the Royale Super Salon continued using the six-window design from the now discontinued Salon Super. The old-style XQ and Diesel received an all new front end of a smooth, upright, and rectangular appearance. 1989 marked another design change;

329-567: A slightly larger, more modern body with wraparound windscreen and rear screen, introducing to Germany the latest American fashion of two-tone paintwork. The standard model was sold as the Opel Olympia Rekord, while a reduced specification version was marketed simply as the Opel Olympia and widely known, less formally, as the "Bauern-Buick" (Peasant's Buick) . A new base version with an 1196 cc engine appeared in 1959 badged more simply as

376-488: Is a large family car which was built in eight generations by the German car manufacturer Opel . Between 1953 and 1986, approximately ten million were sold. The Series D and E Rekords also spawned derivative versions manufactured by Opel's British sister company Vauxhall and in the case of the Rekord E, GM's Australian arm Holden . In 1986, the Rekord nameplate was replaced by the Opel Omega . The Rekord name evolved into

423-409: Is of unitary construction. Body types available were two-door sedan, four-door sedan, three-door wagon, five-door wagon, two-door coupé and two-door van. 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

470-468: The Opel Omega . The 2.6-litre 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. General data: The Rekord C was produced in a wide variety of body styles and inline four- and six-cylinder engines. It was reliable, roomy, and pleasant to look at with its stylish coke-bottle line . A solid hit with

517-752: The Ranger 153 . There was also a South African Ranger , built in General Motors South Africa 's plant Port Elizabeth . Known as 'South Africa's Own Car', it featured a springbok logo on its grille, and was also produced as a station wagon . The Rekord C was built as Chevrolet Opala and Comodoro in Brazil from 1968 onward, available in saloon, coupé and estate forms and featuring either Chevrolet's 2.5 L four, 3.8 L inline-six or 4.1 L inline-six. These models received several facelifts and remained in production until about 1992. A Rekord C coupé

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564-743: The Saehan Royale , which was essentially the Rekord E, featuring the front-end of the larger Senator A . In January 1983, after Daewoo gained control, Saehan Motors changed its name to Daewoo Motors. At the same time the Saehan Royale was renamed Daewoo Royale , and the Saehan Rekord was absorbed in the Royale range, becoming known as the Royale XQ. Production of the XQ ended in 1987. Until November 1984, Royale body panels were stamped by Holden in Australia, where

611-404: The 1700 S or the 2600 engine, at DM 11,765 and 13,060 respectively. General data: A transition model, the Rekord B offered only a mild facelift of the A but allowed Opel to avoid delay in introducing its new, more oversquare four-cylinder cam-in-head (CIH) engines (1500, 1700 S, 1900 S). The CIH engines were used in all subsequent Rekord generations until 1986, when the Rekord was replaced by

658-672: 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. These cars were also assembled in Iran from 1974 till 1977 (before the revolution ) under the local "Chevrolet Royale / or Chevrolet Iran" brand-name by Iran General Motors . The two models were 2500 and 2800 with 2.5L and 2.8L, respectively. The production of these vehicles ended in 1977 when

705-640: The Opel 1200, and replacing the Opel Olympia. A semi-automatic gearbox ("Olymat") became available for model year 1959. Initially the car retained the 1488 cc, 45 PS (33 kW; 44 hp) of its predecessor: this was complemented by a 1680 cc, 55 PS;L engine for model year 1960. The PI remained in production until 1960. Price in Germany: DM 6,545 to 7,110. 307,000 units (P I) + 67.952 units (1200). In 1959–60, Karosseriebau Autenrieth of Darmstadt , Germany converted P I two-door sedans to coupés and cabriolets, in very limited numbers. Prices were DM 9,380 for

752-622: The Opel Continental plant in Antwerp , Belgium, for the overall European market. Styling was similar to the Rekord, although the Ranger had a four-headlamp grille setup, similar to the Vauxhall Victor FD range of the time. 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

799-452: The Rekord and its Vauxhall sister - now essentially being the same car apart from the aforementioned styling changes. Prior to the introduction of the facelift E2 in 1982, the Opel and Vauxhall versions were sold in competition with each other in the UK market. The Rekord and Carlton's differences in appearance vanished following the 1982 facelift, when most of the Opel range was withdrawn from sale in

846-646: The Rekord-Senator hybrid was manufactured there as the Holden Commodore . After November 1984, Daewoo began pressing their own panels on a newly installed production line. The E1 bodystyle continued to be built as the Royale XQ and Diesel, while the Prince received the Senator A2's front end. All Korean-built shells, however, received a unique rear pressing with large, somewhat sloped rectangular taillights, which increased

893-638: The Royale Prince inherited a new grille insert and adopted the six-window glasshouse. From 1989, Daewoo introduced the top-of-the-range Imperial, which was marketed separate from the Royale range. Imperial production ended in 1993, replaced by the Daewoo Arcadia . Daewoo Royale engines were four-cylinder Opel units, with Daewoo offering the Royale in several different levels of luxury: the Diesel, Salon, Duke, XQ, and Prince: Opel Rekord The Opel Rekord

940-569: The UK. The E1 model was also sold in South Africa , initially as the Chevrolet Rekord , before being rebranded as an Opel in 1982, remaining in production until 1984. The E2 model remained in production in South Africa until the early 1990s, and was also available with a six-cylinder engine. The Opel Rekord finished production in the autumn of 1986 when it was replaced by the Opel Omega , with

987-814: The Vauxhall equivalent retaining the Carlton nameplate. The Rekord E was also the basis for the first generation of the Holden Commodore , from the VB to the VL series versions. These versions of the Commodore were produced and sold in Australia and New Zealand from 1978 to 1988. Opel Olympia Rekord The Opel Olympia Rekord is a two-door family car that replaced the Opel Olympia in March 1953, and marketed through 1957. Innovations included

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1034-488: The assembly line started producing the Chevrolet Nova , Buick Skylark , and Cadillac Seville cars until 1987. The Vauxhall FE Victor/VX4 also used the floorpan and basic body architecture of the Rekord D - but retained Vauxhall designed running gear and had no interchangeable body panels. The E model can be subdivided into Rekord E1 (1977–82) and Rekord E2 (1982–86). Over 1.4 million units were made. The Rekord E

1081-632: 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. South Africa used this body type for their Chevrolet 2500, 3800 and 4100 series. They looked visually almost identical but had

1128-531: 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. In total, 885,292 units were built. In very limited numbers, Karl Deutsch of Cologne sold a convertible version with either

1175-478: The car was a commercial success. It achieved second place in the West German sales totals each year. The number one seller was the much smaller and less expensive Volkswagen Type 1 . Around 580,000 Olympia Rekords were produced. Opel's executive, Edward Zdunek, explained the annual facelifts, stating they gave customers the possibility of "sozialen Differenzierung" (social differentiation). Commentators also noted that

1222-454: The coupé and DM 11,180 for the convertible. General data: The Opel Rekord P2 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. From August 1961 on, a works coupé became available, and in June 1962

1269-472: The engine was little changed. In July 1956, the two-door cabriolet version was discontinued because of low demand. The 1957 model appeared in July 1956. The grille was again modified, the roof was slightly flattened, and the exterior acquired even more chrome embellishment. A new all-synchromesh gearbox was introduced. German market advertised prices now stood between DM 5,510 and 6,560. By way of comparison, 1957

1316-637: The length by about 5 cm (2 in). The Royale Salon continued with the Senator A1 front end until it received a whole new front in 1987. The Royale Salon Super was introduced in 1986. However, unlike other Royales that utilised the Opel Rekord E2 / Senator A2 hybrid with the four-window glasshouse design, the Salon Super used the six-window design from the Senator A. A second design revision came in 1987 with

1363-469: 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 reinstated in a separate model in 1967. 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 badged with these additional appellations. The Opel Olympia Rekord

1410-403: The market-leading Volkswagen Type 1 . Opel's new entry-level family car also received a reduced name, being badged simply as the Opel Olympia. At the same time, the other models in the range continued with the Opel Olympia Rekord name. The 1955 model year also saw the introduction of a light panel van version. The 1956 model, introduced towards the end of 1955, featured simplified bumpers without

1457-442: The over-riders. The grille was now filled with tightly packed thin vertical bars. Further price reductions followed the trend of other German auto-makers during the mid-1950s. The advertised German market price for the 1956 model ranged from 5,410 to DM 6,560. The 1,488 cc engine was also upgraded with an increased compression ratio to 6.9:1, and the advertised maximum power was increased to 45 PS (33 kW). In other respects,

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1504-438: The public, its 1,276,681 units sold made it the most successful Rekord to date. 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

1551-545: The rate accelerating markedly in 1957. It was produced at about half the rate of the Volkswagen Beetle. Still, it was repeatedly Germany's second best seller. It was the first of a long line of Opel models that would outsell competitor vehicles from Ford, both in Germany and in key European export markets. During six years from 1952 until 1958, Ford recorded production of 564,863 Taunus 12Ms and 15Ms which were comparable to

1598-571: The times, rather than decreed" by the General" from corporate headquarters in Detroit . The Opel Olympia Record featured an open-mouthed front grill which reminded commentators of a shark's mouth (der "Haifischmaul-Kuehlergrill"). All the cars were delivered with their standard steel wheels painted black regardless of the colour of the car body. This cost-cutting approach provided sales opportunities for after-market wheel trims. The advertised price in Germany

1645-487: The yearly facelifts disadvantaged owners by depressing second-hand values for the Olympia Rekord. The Olympia Rekord set a pattern that Opel would follow for decades, providing more car for the money than other competing models. The 1488 cc OHC four-cylinder water-cooled engine was changed little since it was introduced in the 1937 Opel Olympia . The 1953 version was rated at 40 PS (29 kW) at 3800 rpm. This

1692-408: Was DM 6,410 for the two-door "Limousine" (sedan) and DM 6,710 for the "Cabrio-Limousine" and "Caravan" (estate). By July 1954, Opel had produced 113,966 "Limousine" (sedan) or "Cabrio-Limousine" Olympia Rekords along with 15,804 "Caravan" (estate) versions and 6,258 Olympia Rekord panel vans. Production of the first Olympia Rekord ended in July 1954, In late summer 1954, the mildly facelifted 1955 car

1739-510: Was available as a two- or four-door sedan, and as a three- or five-door Caravan ( station wagon ). In some markets where the tax structure was suitable, a three-door van version was also available. A version of the Rekord E was sold by Vauxhall in the United Kingdom from 1978 as the Carlton , with a restyled "droopsnoot" nose. Unlike the Rekord D, there was a much stronger correlation between

1786-590: Was based on the Opel Commodore B , which was essentially the Opel Rekord with a lengthened engine bay. 12,005 Royales were produced between 1975 and 1978. In November 1976, GMK changed its name to Saehan Motors, and as a result, the Rekord and Rekord Royale became the Saehan Rekord and Saehan Rekord Royale . The second generation Saehan Rekord was based on the Opel Rekord E . It was introduced in 1978 along with

1833-502: 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 . After the launch of the smaller Ascona in September 1970, the Ascona supplanted some of the lower-cost versions of the Rekord and the smallest, 1.5-litre engine was discontinued. The Ranger was a Rekord-based range built at

1880-420: Was increased at the end of 1955 for the 1956 model year to 45 PS (33 kW) at 3900 rpm. A slight increase in maximum torque accompanied this, with the compression ratio going from 6.5:1 to 6.9:1. The 1950s was a decade during which minimum fuel octanes were raised progressively across Western Europe. However, "normal" grade fuel for the Olympia Rekord throughout its production. The Opel Olympia Rekord

1927-430: Was introduced in March 1953 as successor to the Opel Olympia, a pre-World War II design dating back to 1935. The Opel Olympia Rekord was built until 1957 in four different versions. Around 580,000 units were produced. Styling of the 1953–54 sedans resembled scaled-down versions of the contemporary Chevrolet in the U.S. Both cars were of course, products of General Motors. General data: The Opel (Olympia) Rekord P1 had

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1974-646: Was introduced with a new generously proportioned body and an old 1,488 cc engine in March 1953. The top seller was the two-door saloon . Starting in August 1953, Opel offered a two-door convertible ( "Cabrio-Limouisine" ) priced an extra DM 300, but found few customers. Also available in August was a 3-door estate , which Opel branded as the Opel Olympia Rekord CarAVan. The "Caravan" name would be used on many subsequent Opel estate models. The car's styling incorporated an "Americana flavour" that "was in tune with

2021-573: Was introduced, based on the standard Royale. While Royale production ended in 1991, Imperials continued until 1993, being replaced by the Daewoo Arcadia . General Motors Korea (GMK) launched the Rekord in August 1972. The GMK Rekord was based on the German-designed Opel Rekord D . In August 1975, a version of the Rekord, known as the Rekord Royale was launched by GMK. The Royale version

2068-403: Was locally built in South Africa as a Ranger SS during the 1970s. About 1.1 million Rekord D s 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 or 1698 cc CIH (cam-in-head) four-cylinder gasoline engines. There was also

2115-491: Was on an upswing, General Motors expected to produce the cars in large volumes. The name "Rekord" was added in 1953 based on the theme of sporting success and reflected a spirit of optimism that the model's marketplace performance would validate. Opel followed the design trends of its parent company, General Motors, by incorporating annual facelifts. The Opel Olympia Rekord featured new front grill design and trim modifications. The policy of annual facelifts ensured publicity, and

2162-404: Was presented. The advertised power output of the 1,488 cc engine was unchanged at 40 PS (29 kW) despite a slight increase in the compression ratio from 6.3:1 to 6.5:1. The back window was enlarged and the front grille was modified. A single body-colored horizontal bar was incorporated across the previously open grille. A new base model was offered at DM 5,850, which was DM 1,000 more than

2209-491: Was the year that Volkswagen reduced the price of their entry-level Volkswagen Type 1 to less than DM 4,000. The Opel Olympia Rekord was superseded in August 1957 by the new, larger, and more highly styled Rekord P1 , which was available in a four-door body style for the first time. The 1937 Opel Olympia engine would continue to power entry-level Opel Rekord models through 1965. During the four years between 1953 and 1957, Opel recorded production of 582,924 Olympia Rekords, with

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