Opel Kapitän 2.6 P2 (1961)

Highlights and general information

For sale is an Opel Kapitän 2.6 P2 from 1961, in the color beige/white, with leatherette interior.

Highlights:

• 2nd hand, with current TÜV, H license plate, accident-free, registered and immediately ready to drive in good condition
• Almost €8,000 was invested in the Kapitän in 2022. Among other things, the following things were done:
• 2 new shock absorbers
• Front axle completely derusted and repainted
• New gaskets including cylinder head gasket
• Carburettor dismantled, cleaned and fitted with new gaskets
• Idler arm repaired
• And many more, as can be seen from the documents
• Purchase invoice from the previous owner is available
• Brake system in mint condition

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1961
• First registration: Germany, 1961
• Location: 53474 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Germany
• 2 vehicle owners
• TÜV until 12/24
• H license plate
• Accident-free
• Approved
• Immediately ready to drive

Model history

The Opel Kapitän P2, produced by Opel from 1959 to 1963, was a luxury-class sedan. As the successor to the Opel Kapitän P1, it was distributed in Germany, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands and Great Britain. With its 2.6-liter six-cylinder engine, which delivered a powerful 90 hp, the Kapitän P2 presented itself as a spacious and comfortable vehicle. Almost 145,600 units were produced up to 1963.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

• Color: Beige/white
• Interior with beige imitation leather upholstery
• Repainting cannot be ruled out

Engine and transmission:

• 2.6 liter six-cylinder engine with 90 hp
• Manual gearbox
• Last engine service in August 2023
  
  

Mileage:

• 53,000 km. Mileage can be partially traced.

Documentation:

• (German) vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices.

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 70-90 %
• Brakes: new
• Underbody is welded and cavity sealed
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Known defects

• Windshield wipers, clock and fuel needle with defects
• Age-appropriate signs of use and blemishes may be present
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Summary

The Opel Kapitän offered here is in good overall condition. Almost €8,000 was invested in the car in the recent past, invoices for which are available. With TÜV and H license plate, the classic car is immediately ready to drive. For collectors and enthusiasts, an Opel Kapitän in this condition is an absolute highlight.