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Opel automotive heritage and classic vehicle showcases

Overview

Recent developments highlight Opel’s automotive heritage through both specific vehicle availability and upcoming public exhibitions.

Individual classic models have drawn attention, including a rare, first-owner Opel Omega B Sport sedan featuring a 3.0-liter V6 engine and a 5-speed manual transmission. Additionally, the 25th anniversary of the lightweight Opel Speedster is being recognized, noting its historical development through a collaboration between General Motors and Lotus.

Building on this focus on history, the Opel Classic division is set to debut at the Automechanika trade fair in Frankfurt am Main from September 8 to 12, 2026. The division will host a dedicated booth showcasing over a century of vehicles, ranging from the 1899 Patentmotorwagen ‘System Lutzmann’ to motorsport icons such as the Calibra V6 4x4 and the Astra Kit Car. Leif Rohwedder, Head of Opel Classic, stated the participation aims to “highlight the brand’s unique history and bring it to life for an international audience.”

Entities

Opel · Opel Classic · Leif Rohwedder · Lotus · General Motors

Timeline

  1. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Opel Classic to debut at Automechanika 2026 in Frankfurt

    Opel Classic will debut with its own stand at Automechanika 2026 in Frankfurt, showcasing over 100 years of vehicle history from 1899 to the early 2000s.

  2. 22 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Opel heritage highlighted by classic Omega and Speedster models

    Opel's automotive legacy is highlighted by the availability of a rare, rust-free Omega B Sport V6 and the 25th anniversary of the lightweight, driver-focused Opel Speedster.

Sources

alt-opel.org · autorevue.cz · clubalfa.it · kreiszeitung.de · lifepr.de · novumpr.nl · webwire.com