1969 Opel Kadett B1900
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Highlights
- Rare Rallye in original condition
- Two keepers with first owner to 2004
- Thick history that verifies the low mileage
- Recently sympathetically recommissioned
The Appeal
The Opel Kadett B Rallye was the brainchild of Swedish racing legend Ragnar 'Ragge' Eklund. He spotted the potential of the firm’s new 1900S engine to create a stylish, light and nimble powerhouse.
Opel picked up the idea and put it in showrooms, alongside a raft of optional extras to enable buyers to personalise their purchases.
These cars were so much fun that most were driven into the ground. This 1969 Rallye wasn’t. Used and enjoyed by its first Swedish keeper to 1994 - who specified the optional Recaro front seats - it was then carefully garaged for 20 years. In 2004 his friend persuaded him to sell it and set about a sympathetic restoration that prioritised originality.
Today the car is both highly original and in very good condition. The extensive history verifies the mileage and includes a guarantee certificate, road maps and original handbooks.
The Kadett Rallye is an entertaining and very rare alternative to a Fast Ford and this one must be amongst the best available.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1969 in Sweden
- One former registered keeper who maintained the car meticulously until 1994
- Car was placed in dry storage in 1994
- Second keeper was a friend of the first
- He revived the car after a 20-year period of storage in 2004
- Accompanied by original booklet detailing mileage and maintenance history
- History file includes invoices, road maps and a guarantee certificate
- Detailed records dating back to the car’s early days including mileage data
The Condition
- Very pretty and original car with correct Rallye features including side stripes and matt black bonnet
- Paintwork presents well but with light patina due to its originality
- There are some touched in stone chops and light blemishes to front left arch
- Straight panelwork with small dent in driver’s door to note
- Purposeful rally style finish such as the quad auxiliary lights
- Steel wheels in good order
- Interior is very original, including the optional Recaro sports seats
- Dashboard features large gauges and extra dials under the centre console
- Wooden three spoke steering wheel and original radio fitted
- Underside presents well with solid general finish
The Mechanics
- Equipped with the 1900S Opel engine, delivering 90 hp
- 4spd manual gearbox
- The vendor informs us that the car has been well-maintained
- We are told there are no restored mechanical parts
- Engine and mechanicals have been regularly thoroughly cleaning
- Fitted with factory correct Rallye wider wheels and sturdier suspension
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1969
- Make Opel
- Model Kadett
- Colour Red
- Odometer 51,946 Kilometres
- Engine size 1900
Listing Details
- Seller type Trade
- Town Netherlands
- Location International
- Country Netherlands
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