Opel Rekord 1700
(1966 - 1972)
Car articles about Opel Rekord 1700 by year
After 28 years, Opel replaced its proven OHV engines with a new engine family with an overhead camshaft. The proven Opel virtues of reliability and torque remained, as did the short-stroke design. Externally, the Rekord was much less revolutionary for 1966: only a new radiator face and a modified rear panel betrayed the generation change under the hood. This historical test report clarifies whether this was enough to distance itself more strongly from its main competitor Ford.
For the 1967 model year, the Opel Rekord became bigger, more beautiful - and more expensive. Although the equipment and chassis had been refined accordingly, the popular mid-range car was still one price class higher than before. This test report from November 1966 discusses whether it had what it took to be a sales success, even at a base price of 7590 marks.
In the 1960s, Opel was not officially allowed to actively participate in motor racing due to a US regulation. However, this did not prevent some enterprising people at Opel from building a racing car based on the Rekord C. However, when the company managers found out, the car had to be disposed of. And disappeared forever. But a few years ago, the "Black Widow", as the car was called, was rebuilt. And has been on display at classic car events ever since. This report describes what it feels like to take a ride in the 180 hp Rekord and shows the car in many pictures.
Special problems sometimes require special solutions. This is how Switzerland came up with its very own Opel Kadett B in 1968 - which wasn't even called that. But it impressed with unusual qualities and sportiness. This report tells the story of the rare Opel Ascona 1700 and shows it in many pictures. Of course, there is also a sound sample.
With the Opel Rekord C, the German General Motors subsidiary launched a new generation of the already successful upper mid-range model series in 1966. Some improvements were made and, above all, the focus was on a modern design that combined American lines with European vehicle dimensions. And it was well received. Almost 1.3 million Rekord Cs were built in just over half a decade, as a saloon, coupé or estate, with two, four or five doors, with various engines and power transmissions. One of these Rekord saloons with a 1.9-liter engine is described and illustrated in this vehicle article, which is supplemented with plenty of historical images, test references and a sound sample.
Current market prices for Opel Rekord 1700
2-Door Sedan, 75 PS, 1698 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 75 PS, 1698 cm3
null, 75 PS, 1698 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 60 PS, 1698 cm3
Coupe, 60 PS, 1679 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 75 PS, 1698 cm3
Coupe, 75 PS, 1698 cm3
5-Door Station Wagon, 60 PS, 1689 cm3
3-Door Station Wagon, 75 PS, 1698 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 67 PS, 1698 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 83 PS, 1698 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 83 PS, 1689 cm3
5-Door Station Wagon, 67 PS, 1698 cm3
3-Door Station Wagon, 83 PS, 1698 cm3
Coupe, 75 PS, 1698 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 60 PS, 1698 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 75 PS, 1678 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Opel Rekord 1700
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opel Rekord C 1971 Not Sold Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Toffen Auktion (November 28, 2015) |
Rekord C | 1971 | Not Sold | Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Toffen Auktion (November 28, 2015) | |
| Opel Rekord C L 1971 Sold Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Toffen (April 23, 2016) |
Rekord C L | 1971 | Sold | Oldtimer Galerie Toffen Toffen (April 23, 2016) | |
| Opel Rekord C-L Cabriolet Deutsch 1967 Sold Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Klasische Fahrzeuge (August 29, 2020) |
Rekord C-L Cabriolet Deutsch | 1967 | Sold | Dorotheum Fahrzeug Auktionen Klasische Fahrzeuge (August 29, 2020) |
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