Interesting Facts About the Opel Kadett A
The Opel Kadett A marked the return of the Kadett name after a 22‑year hiatus, with deliveries starting on 2 October 1962. It was the first of the post‑war Kadett generations (A‑E) and quickly became known as a compact family car.
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A Fresh Start in 1962
Opel reintroduced the Kadett in 1962, beginning deliveries on 2 October—just over 22 years after the original model ended production in 1940. This launch kicked off the modern Kadett lineage that would run until 1991.
Single‑Engine Simplicity
When the Kadett A arrived, it offered only one powerplant: a 993 cc overhead‑valve four‑cylinder engine delivering either 40 or 48 DIN‑hp. This single‑engine approach defined the early Kadett A’s straightforward, economical character.
First of Five Generations
The Kadett A was the opening chapter of the Kadett A‑to‑E series, beginning with a 1965 two‑door sedan. As the inaugural model of the post‑1962 era, it set the design and market tone for the subsequent Kadett generations.
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