1939

Opel Kadett 1939

Opel Kapitan Special

Opel Kapitän 1939-1951

This page is devoted to the Opel Kapitän that first left the factory in Russelheim in 1939

The Kapitän laid bare to show off the fact that it did not have a sparate chassis.

Opel Kapitän 1939

The Kapitän was the successor to the Super Six. It was available in varous body styles, although the 4-door saloon was the standard. The factory also offered a 2-door version and a convertible.

Opel Olympia 1939

VW prototypes

This is the earliest prototype VW Beetle.

VW Split Rear Window 1938-1953

Austin Eight * Ten * Twelve * Sixteen 1939-1949

"THE AUSTIN EIGHT, built for long life and dependable carefree running, is a car which offers the public the highest motoring value commensurate with economical running costs, and as a 4-door saloon it will command an increasing popularity.