Description
Opel Olympia A | 1968
Highlights:
– 1.1-litre 4-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission
– Kadett B-based Olympia A in the rare Luxe & Sport specification, one of an estimated 6,476 examples built
– Engine and mechanicals rebuilt by a specialist workshop in Luxembourg, with invoices on file
– Repainted while keeping to the original factory colour
– Third owner since 2023, active member of a classic car club
The seller offers for sale this 1968 Opel Olympia A, powered by a 1.1-litre 4-cylinder engine, paired with a manual transmission. Finished in its original red with black striping, this Olympia A has been with its current, third owner since 2023 and presents as a well cared-for example of Opel’s rare Luxe & Sport derivative of the Kadett B range. The mechanicals have been rebuilt by a specialist workshop in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, with invoices totalling roughly €18,000 on file, and the bodywork has since been repainted while keeping to the original factory colour. The car is an active member of a classic car club and regularly takes part in club outings.
Introduced in 1967 as a more distinctively trimmed derivative of the Kadett B, the Opel Olympia A revived a name with deep roots in Opel’s history, dating back to the streamlined Olympia of the 1930s. Built alongside the standard Kadett B, the Olympia A carried extra brightwork, sportier trim and, in this Luxe & Sport specification, the two-tone paint and striping that set it apart from the everyday Kadett. Only a limited number were built in this configuration, an estimated 6,476 units according to Wikipedia, making surviving examples like this one a genuine rarity today.
Under the bonnet sits Opel’s compact 1.1-litre four-cylinder engine, paired here with a manual gearbox and offering the light, eager character typical of the Kadett B family. The two-door body, twin round headlights and subtle tail styling are classic late-1960s Opel design, and the car’s rarity within the Kadett B family gives it particular appeal for collectors looking for something a little different from the ordinary Kadett.
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.
