Opel Kadett A

Opel produced the Opel Kadett for the first time was in 1937. The production of Opel Kadett was discontinued in 1940 because of the World War II. Then, 22 years after the first generation of Opel Kadett was discontinued, Opel was launched The Opel Kadett A in 1962. In addition to the standard saloon there was an L (luxury model), a coupé, and an estate (called Caravan). The new Opel OHV engine was available as 1.0 with 40 hp (30 kW) and as 1.0 S with 48 hp (36 kW).
The Kadett clearly featured a much more modern design than the Volkswagen Beetle which then dominated the market for small family cars in Germany and various surrounding countries. The Kadett offered more passenger space, massively more luggage space and a much less encumbered view out. Its water cooled engine enabled it to provide a far more effective heater. Even fuel consumption was under most conditions superior to that of the Volkswagen, and many commentators much preferred the Opel's handling and its light and effective brakes to those of the market leader. Opel stopped the production of Opel Kadett A in 1965 after launched The Opel Kadett B.

The next generation of Opel Kadett A is Opel Kadett B and Opel Kadett C.