1953 Opel Olympia Rekord Opel Olympia Rekord (1953-1957)
The Opel Olympia Rekord was introduced in March 1953 as successor to the Olympia, a pre-war design dating back to 1938 and built until 1952. It was built until 1957 in four different versions. All told, about 580.000 units were produced.
A: 1953/54: 1488 cc, 40 hp (DIN). Available as two-door sedan, cabriolet-sedan and station wagon ("Caravan"). Price in Germany: DM 6.410 to 6.710. 136.028 units.
B: 1955: 1488 cc, 40 hp (DIN). Mild facelift, comprising larger rear window, new grill insert. New base model called simply "Olympia"; sedan delivery introduced. Price in Germany: DM 5.850 to 6.710. 131.586 units.
C: 1956: 1488 cc, 45 hp (DIN). New grill insert, bumpers now without guards. Price in Germany: DM 5.410 to 6.560. 144.587 units.
D: 1957: 1488 cc, 45 hp (DIN). New grill insert again, flatter roof, chrome strips along belt line. The cabriolet-sedan was no longer part of the line. Prices in Germany: DM 5.510 to 6.560. 169.721 units.

General data: wheelbase 97.9, length 166.9, width 64, heigth 61 inches, curb weight 2020 to 2200 pds, top speed 73 - 76 mph.