Opel Rekord is an automobile from Opel.
Opel Olympia Rekord (1953-1957)
Over 580.000 made.
Opel Rekord PI (1957-1960)
Over 800.000 made.
Opel Rekord P II (1960-1963)
Over 780.000 made.
Opel Rekord A (1963-65)
The A model of Opel Rekord became very popular because it was quite affordable. It was also fitted with a more powerful engine and called Opel Commodore. About 880.000 were made.
Opel Rekord B (1966)
The B model came in June 1965, but was only made for eleven months. The differences compared to the A model was wider wheelbase, new engine and redesigned front and tail. In 1966 a B model driven by Lille-Bror Nasenius won the standard class in the Swedish Rally. About 300.000 were made.
Opel Rekord C (1967-1971)
About 1.2 millions made.
Opel Rekord D (1972-1977)
About 1.1 millions made.
Opel Rekord E (1977-1986)
The E model can be subdivided into Rekord EI (1977-1982) and Rekord EII (1982-1986). Over 1.4 million units were made.
A version of the EI was sold by Vauxhall in the UK as the Carlton, which featured the distinct 'droop snoot' front end shared with the Chevette and Cavalier. After the release of the EII in 1982, Vauxhall Carltons were distinguishable from Opel Rekords only by their badging, with no sheet metal changes.
In South Africa the model was sold as a Chevrolet until 1982, when it was rebadged as an Opel. This model remained in production until the early 1990s.
A version of the Rekord, known as the Royale, was produced by Daewoo in South Korea, featuring the front end of the larger Senator.
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