Description
Opel Kadett B | 1973
Highlights:
– 1.1-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, manual transmission
– Repainted in 2023 in its original metallic blue colour
– Overhauled clutch, braking system and exhaust line
– Barn find, stored for years, with invoices for the work carried out
– Valid inspection
The seller offers for sale this 1973 Opel Kadett B, powered by a 1.1-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission. This example was fully repainted in 2023 in its original metallic blue colour, and the seller describes the bodywork as sound. The mechanicals have been overhauled, with the clutch system, brakes and exhaust line all renewed, and everything on the dashboard is reported to be in working order. The car spent years stored in a barn in the Vosges, which explains its low usage, and the seller notes being surprised by the state of the interior on delivery, a car that had never even been fitted with a radio. Invoices for the work carried out accompany the car, which also comes with a valid inspection.
The Kadett B was Opel’s answer to Europe’s booming demand for compact family cars in the 1960s. Launched in 1965 as the successor to the Kadett A, it became a tremendous success for the Rüsselsheim brand, with more than 2.6 million examples built until 1973 across an unusually wide range of body styles, from two- and four-door saloons to coupes and estates. Its simple, robust engineering, light controls and roomy cabin made it a favourite with families across the continent, and the car played a central role in establishing Opel as one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of the era.
Today, surviving Kadett B saloons in original specification have become a rare sight, as most were simply used up in everyday service. A late-production example in its original colour, with recent mechanical attention and supporting invoices, offers an accessible and enjoyable entry into classic motoring, welcome at any classic event and easy to maintain thanks to the model’s straightforward technology.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
