Opel Rekord Olympia (1955)

Model history

The Opel Olympia Rekord, which replaced the Opel Olympia in March 1953, was a pioneering family car with a modern pontoon body and distinctive design elements from the USA. Annual facelifts gave the vehicle a fresh look and contributed to its continued commercial success by continuously generating attention. With around 580,000 units produced and regular second place in the German sales charts, the Olympic record set new standards.

General information about the vehicle

In the following auction, an Opel Olympia Rekord from 1955 will be offered for sale. The car bears the VIN LZ211498 and was manufactured in Germany. The number of previous vehicle owners is not known. The vehicle has a valid general inspection until November 2024, has an H license plate, is registered with German registration and is in running order.

Characteristics

Exterior & Interior:

• Manufacturer Color: Black
• Fabric interior
• According to the owner, repainting cannot be ruled out

Engine and transmission:

• 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 40 hp
• Gearbox

Mileage:

• The speedometer reading shows 6714 km, but it can be assumed that it has zeroed once and is therefore probably around 106,714 km. The exact mileage is not comprehensible.

Documentation:

• According to the owner, vehicle documents, German registration papers and an expert opinion by the H-registration are available for documentation.

Highlights

• Apparently the car is in very good shape
• H-approval with corresponding expert opinion

Condition

• According to the owner, brakes are in a state of use of 50 to 70%
• The underbody is rust-free
• According to the owner, tires are in mint condition
• The mechanics of the window crank on the driver's door are defective
• Please see the photo gallery and videos for more insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Summary

An apparently very well-maintained Opel Rekord Olympia from 1955 is offered for sale here. This Opel Rekord Olympia is in very good technical condition. In addition, almost 2500 € were invested to get an H-registration for the classic car.