| Opel Olympia Rekord | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Opel |
| Production | 1953–1957 |
| Assembly | Germany: Rüsselsheim Cuba: Havana[1][2] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Family car (D) |
| Body style | 2-door saloon, 3-door estate, 3-door van, 2-door convertible |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1488 cc 4-cylinder in-line water-cooled |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Opel Olympia |
| Successor | Opel (Olympia) Rekord P1 |
The Opel Olympia Rekord is a two-door family car that replaced the Opel Olympia in March 1953, and marketed through 1957.
Innovations included 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.
- ^ Fourie, Louis F. (2016). On a Global Mission: The Automobiles of General Motors International, Volume 3: GM Worldwide Review, North American Specifications and Executive Listings. Victoria, BC: Friesen Press. p. 1490. ISBN 978-1-4602-9690-5. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ "1955 Opel Olympia Rekord". Cuban Classics. Retrieved 13 January 2024.