Opel Kapitan P2.6 (1959)Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Opel Kapitan P2.6

1959 — Germany

Post-War (1946-1959)German
Engine2,605 cc
DrivetrainRWD

Opel Kapitan P2.6

The Opel Kapitan P2.6 represented German interpretation of American automotive trends, with its wraparound windscreen, chrome trim, and generous proportions. The smooth inline-six engine provided refined performance suitable for autobahn cruising and executive transport. Opel positioned it above the Rekord but below Mercedes-Benz, targeting successful businessmen and professionals. The Kapitan name continued Opel's tradition of using naval terminology for its larger models.