Opel Kadett C was the last Kadett with rear-wheel drive. A simple car and a grateful object to turn on. A car many have chosen as restomod objects and built up with reinforced chassis and engines.
Model history
The Opel Kadett C was produced from the second half of 1973 as a 1974 model. The external dimensions were about the same as the predecessor Kadett B, but wrapped in a nice 70's design. The model range consisted of 2- and 4-door sedans, 3-door coupés, 3-door station wagons (Caravan). From 1975 came the Opel City, a 3-door hatchback which was a German version of the Chevrolet and Vauxhall Chevette. From 1977, the Kadett C received a simple facelift. In keeping with the times, the cars got square headlights with the turn signals placed outside.
Engines
The most popular engine option was a 1,2 liter engine which came in two versions, "S" 60hp and "N" 52/54hp. There were also a few models with 1,0 liter engines which were considered quite underpowered. You could also get the Kadett C with the 1,6S engine that was in the Ascona. One particularly nice equipment variant from 1978 was the Opel Kadett Berlina with the 1,6S engine, aluminum rims and chrome strips around the side windows. Like the Kadett B, the 1,9 engine was also available in the Kadett Coupé GT/E with petrol injection – later replaced by the 2,0E engine. This is today a sought-after and expensive variant.
Alternative to the Ford Escort
The Opel Kadett C is a good alternative to the Ford Escort mk1 and mk2, which have become very popular - and fairly light restomod objects where you build up the cars with reinforced chassis and engines. Kadetts with little rust are sought after all over Europe.
About the pictures
Hovedbildet er en montasje basert på et datamanipulert bilde av Pixellio/Depositphotos kopiert over på et bakgrunnsbilde. Bilen er en Kadett Coupé. den røde prosjektbilen på tilhenger er fotografert på Ekeberg, Oslo. Den grå bilen med 2 dører er fotografert i Øyer kommune i 2022 – sannsynligvis et prosjekt det også. Den brune 3-dørs Kadett City er fotografert på Revetal, Tønsberg i anledning en veteranbilparade på nasjonaldagen.
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