Opel truck books - history and models

Opel Military Vehicles, 1906-56

This book includes the design, testing and use of Opel cars, trucks and special vehicles of the period from 1931 to 1945. The paramilitary reliability trials, the NSKK competitions and the increasing military modifications of the Opel Blitz commercial vehicles are also shown.

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Opel at War

Covers the use of various Opel trucks and cars during WWII by Germany.

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Opel Blitz 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5 Ton Lorries (Camera On)

Opel Blitz (German for "lightning") was the name given to various light and middle-weight truck series built by the German automobile manufacturer Opel from 1930.
This book focuses on the light version of the Blitz lorry deployed by the Wehrmacht during World War II:
- Opel Blitz type 3,5-134 and 3,5-157;
- Opel Blitz type 2,0-12;
- Opel Blitz type 2,5-35;
- Opel Blitz type 5200.

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 lorries.

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Opel Blitz 1931-1975 (Schrader Typen Chronik)

The Opel Blitz was what the Beetle was for car manufacturing: the benchmark in terms of both durability and reliability. And like the Beetle, it was launched in the 1930s, rolled off the production line in gigantic numbers and was still the undisputed market leader in the class of small trucks with a payload of two tons in the 1950s.

After the parent company General Motors decided to introduce a British Bedford instead of the Blitz, the traditional series came to an end. What remains are pictures, reports and brochures of this small economic miracle, which find their place in this book by Wolfgang Westerwelle.

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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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Opel-Militärfahrzeuge 1906-1956

Opel, as a manufacturer of sewing machines, bicycles and automobiles, had become an important supplier in many markets. The proven quality was also crucial for the military and led to the use of Opel vehicles in all combat zones in both world wars.
This illustrated book by author Eckhart Bartels offers readers interested in automobile history, militaria collectors and model makers a comprehensive presentation of the development history of the Opel works in connection with the military as a customer and influential buyer.
In addition to numerous historical operational photos, the reader also gets an insight into the development at Opel before and after the wars.

The book's thematic focus is on comprehensive explanations of the design and testing as well as examples of the use of Opel cars, trucks and special designs in the period from 1931 to 1945.
The book shows the paramilitary reliability tests, the NSKK competitions and the increasing military orientation of the Opel Blitz commercial vehicles. The four-wheel drive Blitz, the "Maultier" and the rocket launcher are particularly discussed in detail, but also the NSU sprocket with Opel drive technology.

More than 260 operational images, factory photos, archive images and design drawings as well as detailed information on the technical development and model history make this book an interesting and highly informative reference work.

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