With an imposing and elegant presence, it stands out for its sweeping lines, chrome detailing and clear inspiration from the American automotive design of the era.
This model combines comfort and sophistication, offering a stable ride and a spacious interior, features that made it a frequent choice amongst institutional figures and executives. Its striking aesthetics foreshadows the stylish evolution that would come to define later generations of Opel.
Beyond its historical value, the Kapitan designation has become particularly rare. In the final phase of its production — when it became the Kapitan B — only 4,976 units were manufactured worldwide, over an extremely short period. Weak demand compared to better-equipped models within the same range, and fierce competition from Mercedes-Benz, led to the definitive end of this model in 1970 after more than three decades of history.
Given that many of these vehicles have disappeared over the decades, the surviving examples are now extremely scarce, making every preserved unit a true rarity in the classic car scene.
Technical Sheet:
Year of manufacture: 1962
Brand: Opel
Model: Kapitan 2.8 S
Country: Germany
Registration number: GL-90-43
Engine: 2.8 litros
Owner: Joana Aguiar