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1965 Opel Kadett Coupe by Vignale
This special one-off Kadett by Vignale was initially built as a Convertible on the underpinnings of '64 Opel Kadett A and shown at the...
1965 Opel Kadett Convertible by Vignale
This special one-off Kadett by Vignale was initially built as a Convertible on the underpinnings of the '64 Opel Kadett A and shown at...
1965 Opel Experimental GT Concept
1965 Experimental GT: When we look at this icon of automotive design, it immediately becomes clear that this vehicle already embodied...
1968 Opel Commodore Voyage Concept
A prototype “woody” estate based on the Opel Commodore which was displayed at the 1968 Geneva Motor Show. Source & Images:...
1969 Opel Aero GT
While attending a General Motors media event in Germany, the automaker laid out several old Opels, including this unique example of the...
1969 Opel CD Concept
Opel traveled to the 1969 edition of the Frankfurt Motor Show to unveil a state-of-the-art concept car dubbed CD, which stood for Coupe...
1972 Opel GT Diesel
The Opel GT Diesel Rekordwagen record car was built in 1972. It featured a 4 Cylinder Diesel engine with 2068 ccm, 95 hp, and max 197...
1973 Vauxhall Chevette Hatchback
When launched in 1975, the Chevette was a new departure for Vauxhall. It combined the General Motors T-Car platform proved so successful...
1973 Coggiola Sylvia Concept
The Coggiola Sylvia was a concept car built by Coggiola in 1973. The car was a liftback coupe based on the Opel GT with a 2430mm...
1974 Opel OSV 40 Concept
The Opel OSV 40 was a crash test safety vehicle built by Opel in 1974. The car's name stands for 'Opel Safety Vehicle' and was designed...
1975 Opel GT-W Geneve Concept
The Opel Geneve was a styling study by General Motors. It featured a mid-mounted Opel Diplomate V8 engine, with 5354cc, developing 230bhp...
1975 Opel GT2 Concept
The Opel GT2 amazed visitors to the 1975 IAA with its futuristic wedge shape and sliding doors. It announced a new, rational car age of...
1976 Colani L'Aiglon Concept
The Colani L'Aiglon was a concept car built by Colani in 1976. It was Colani's first roadster with a retro design. It used the front axle...
1978 Opel Kadett City Design Study
The 1978 Opel Kadett City Design Study was a prototype wide-body version of the hatchback GM T-car. Source & Images: carsthatnevermadeitetc
1981 Opel TECH I Concept
The research vehicle TECH 1 was a further development that created a buzz at the IAA in 1981. The engineering study demonstrates Opel’s...
1982 Opel Corsa Spider Concept
The spectacular fiberglass “Corsa Spider” concept car was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 1982. Cover plates were used to complete...
1983 Opel Junior Concept
At the 1983 IAA, Opel presented the Junior concept car. It was even shorter than the first generation Corsa that had just been launched...
1991-1992 GM/Opel Chronos I & II by Pininfarina
In 1991 at the International Motor Shows of Detroit and Geneva, Pininfarina presented the Chronos, a research concept based on GM...
1992 Opel Twin
The Opel Twin articulated a staggering proposition which, for 1992, was considerably ahead of its time. Highlights of the Twin concept...
1993 Opel Tigra Roadster
The 1993 Opel Tigra Roadster was part of the Opel Studien (Design Study) presentation at the 1993 IAA in Frankfurt. Three cars were...
1993 Opel Scamp
The Opel Scamp Concept is a pick-up based on the Corsa B platform. The 1993 Opel Scamp (Vauxhall Traka) was part of the Opel Studien...
1995 Opel Maxx
The 1995 Opel Maxx was designed by Bertone and presented at the Geneva Motor Show of 1995. Instead of a conventional steel body, the Opel...
1996 Opel Slalom
At the 1996 Geneva Motor Show, Bertone presented the Opel Slalom. Like the Enduro, presented the same year at the Turin Motor Show, the...
1997 Opel Signum
The Signum was a concept for an elegant sedan with a long wheelbase and very spacious passenger compartment, featuring an interior...
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