This car immediately brings up associations with American cars, in spite that it is not possible to point out one particular Chevrolet model it resembles. It is yet another Opel that greatly differs from its predecessor. Because the floor with chassis and drive does not change much, the width in proportion to the small wheel track is particularly striking. (picture 2). Also, the front overhang is very short compared to the back. All in all, the body is relatively frugal and clear. First at the engine changes nothing except 5 hp more.

When driving the Opel Rekord from 1963 is definitely for this time a modern car. Its strengths are good overview, sufficient space and a certain simplicity. Compared with its test competitors, it moves quietly in the midfield. To trade rival Ford, Opel has a special competitive relationship. So you can write off the body variants and the extras almost at Taunus 20M. Only the optional (!) dual circuit brake, it has previously. And both offer in the same body a six-cylinder. But after all, the Opel Rekord reached place 2 behind the Beetle in the registration statistics in Germany.

Today rather uncommon the extras are at that time. Four- instead of three-speed, even for the smallest. But thus one must give up the front bench seat and order single seat order. Also must be paid separately for in the tail lights integrated reversing lights. Interior shines the tachometer, which bar takes different colors depending on the speed and will disappear with fast engines above 160 km/h. Hazard warning lights are is not yet at that time. In general we see the last 6-V Rekord before us. At least simple seat belts can be retrofitted. 01/09