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2 unusual facts about Opel Rekord


Opel Rekord

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.

These cars were also assembled in Iran (before revolution) from 1974 till 1977 under the local "Chevrolet Royale / or Chevrolet Iran" brand-name by Iran General Motors.


Alfa Romeo 164

In October 1978, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Lancia and Saab came to an agreement to develop their own executive cars from the Type Four platform to compete with the likes of the Ford Granada and Opel Rekord (Vauxhall Carlton) as well as premium products from the likes of BMW and Mercedes-Benz.


see also

Opel Rekord Series E

Until 1986 the Opel Rekord was assembled by General Motors's South African subsidiary in Port Elizabeth, but as a result of an an international sanctions regime General Motors were not permitted to invest further after 1986.