Opel Rekord E1: Unveiling the 1970s and 1980s Automotive Epoch
In 1977, Opel Rekord E1 emerged, swiftly claiming the sales throne in West Germany, dethroning the Volkswagen Golf. By the end of 1978, the fervor subsided, yet Opel Rekord secured the second position overall, trailing only behind the VW Golf. For a midsize car not considered budget-friendly, this marked an outstanding achievement. What defined this car in the 1970s and 1980s? How did it stand out among competitors? What was its reliability like? Join us as we delve into the pages of vintage magazines, unraveling episodes of automotive history.

00:00 • 1977
00:21 • Opel Rekord E, the beginning of the story
05:06 • Opel Rekord 2.0 N / 2.0 S in West Germany
09:40 • Opel Rekord versus competitors in 1977: Ford Granada, Audi 100 Avant, Renault 20 TS, Alfa Romeo Alfetta
22:13 • Sales statistics for 1977 and 1978
23:23 • Endurance test of Opel Rekord 2.0 E covering 50,000 kilometers
29:15 • Opel Rekord 2.0 E Berlina versus competitors in 1981: Audi 100 CS, BMW 520i, Ford Granada 2.3 GL, Mercedes-Benz W123 200, Volkswagen Passat GL 5
40:31 • Opel Commodore C — six cylinders for the Rekord
43:34 • Opel Commodore Voyage Estate — the rarest Opel of the 1980s
46:31 • To be continued...

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