Opel Cars: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Staff Cars in Germany - WW 2 (Vol. 2) - Opel (Camera On)

This latest photo-album in the "Camera On" series contains 150 more photographs of private cars adapted for military use by the German forces during WW II.
The remainder of the Opel motor company major production types are covered - the car types that were not covered in volume 1 - such as the Opel P-4 that was also used as the basis of many of the pre-war mock-up training tanks used by the German army due to the lack of real tanks to train with. The Opel Kadett (cadet), the Opel Super 6, the Opel Kapitan (Captain) and at the top of the range, the luxurious Opel Admiral.

In this volume the author provides a detailed impression of these vehicles through original photographs, taken both during and before the war by the normal German soldiers who both used and served with these now classic automobiles.

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Author:	Alan Ranger
Details:	80 pages, 11.6 x 8.25 x 0.43 in (29.5 x 21 x 1.1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	150 b&w photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	MMP Books (PL, 2020)
Series:	Camera On (23)
ISBN:	9788365958808

Opel - 50 ans de sportives

Since its inception, Opel has produced nearly sixty-seven million cars. Like all great generalists, its range of sports cars has been stifled by its other, more popular models.
However, for more than fifty years, the German manufacturer has been committed to offering sports vehicles: from the Kadett Rallye of the 1960s to the latest Astra OPCs, including the Manta, the Commodore GS/E, the Opel GT and other Omega Lotus or Monza.

Through these pages, rediscover these cars that make all car enthusiasts dream and vibrate to the exploits of Opel competition both in rallying and on the circuit.

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Author:	Patrice Vergès
Details:	208 pages, 11.4 x 9 in (29 x 24 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	386 b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2015)
ISBN:	9791028300661

Opel - Personenwagen seit 1945 (Jubiläumsedition) (Typenkompass)

This reference book chronologically presents all the cars manufactured by Opel since 1945.

Pages of the book "Opel - Personenwagen seit 1945 (Jubiläumsedition)"

Presents the Opel Kadett, Kapitän, Commodore and Admiral as well as many other models.
Each type is presented with a photo, a historical description and a technical sheet.

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Author:	Alexander Franc Storz
Details:	256 pages, 8.1 x 5.5 in (20.5 x 14 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	103 b&w and 196 color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2008)
Series:	Typenkompass
ISBN:	9783613029309

Opel - Nur fliegen ist schöner

Opel has been building automobiles for more than 125 years. The family-owned company slowly worked its way to the top of German automobile manufacturers until it became a stock corporation and became the property of General Motors in 1929.

Pages of the book "Opel - Nur fliegen ist schöner"

In this volume, Alexander F. Storz traces the entire history of Opel. Starting with the Commodore and the Kadett and ending with the Diplomat. With great expertise, he recalls the well-known and lesser-known cars with the lightning bolt in the logo, including trucks and delivery vans, as well as the first successes in the pioneering days of motor sport.

The brand history is rounded off with an overview of Opel miniature models and technical tables for each model.

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Author:	Alexander F. Storz
Details:	288 pages, 12 x 9.1 in (30.5 x 23 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	750 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2019)
ISBN:	9783613041950

Fast alles über Opel - Ein Sammelsurium

Struck by the Opel lightning bolt at an early age, the author dedicated his own newspaper to his great love, the Manta A, which is now one of the oldest in the classic car scene. As an excellent expert on the traditional German brand, he also co-wrote the "Opel Yearbook". Now he has collected all his knowledge about the creators of cult cars such as the Kapitän, Manta, Ascona and Diplomat in a new book that is guaranteed to make Opel lovers' hearts beat faster.

On 168 pages you will find everything you always wanted to know about Opel, and a lot you would never have guessed:
- Interesting facts, curiosities and unknown facts about the Rüsselsheim cars
- Opel history and stories from over 150 years
- Figures, facts, myths and fun facts
- 120 appealing images embedded in a loving design

Whether you want to brush up on your knowledge with carefully researched facts or be entertained by witty anecdotes - real Opel enthusiasts will not be able to put this book down.

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Author:	Rainer Manthey
Details:	184 pages, 7.3 x 4.9 in (18.5 x 12.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	120 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH (D, 2019)
ISBN:	9783667115669

Opel Fahrzeug-Chronik (Band 1): 1899-1951

Opel represents over 150 years of German industrial history. Only a few companies can look back on such an eventful company history. At the same time, Opel has been successfully building cars and commercial vehicles for 113 years.
This documentation contains all passenger cars, trucks and special vehicles that were offered by the Opel factory between 1899 and 1951.

For the first time, key data and facts from the company's long history are clearly compiled, prepared and presented in an understandable manner. Each passenger and truck model is documented with pictures and data. The volumes of this vehicle chronicle thus form a reference work that is unique in its variety and attention to detail.

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Author:	Eckart Bartels, Rainer Manthey
Details:	152 pages, 11 x 8.25 in (28 x 21 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	318 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Verlag Podszun (D, 2012)
ISBN:	9783861336129

Opel Fahrzeug-Chronik (Band 3): 1991-2012

The third and final volume of the "Opel Fahrzeug-Chronik" covers the period from 1991 to 2012. Every vehicle built is described and presented with all technical data, with the authors using only authentic sources.
The three volumes of this vehicle chronicle thus form a reference work that is unique in its variety and attention to detail.

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Author:	Eckhart Bartels, Rainer Manthey
Details:	120 pages, 11 x 8.25 in (28 x 21 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	260 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Verlag Podszun (D, 2013)
ISBN:	9783861336662