In 1907, the first fully-fledged truck was added to the portfolio. Delivery and transport vans were already built early on, based on the Patent Motor Car “System Lutzmann”, the first automobile made in Rüsselsheim. The origins of commercial vehicles at automotive pioneer Opel date back to 1899. Then as today, Opel commercial vehicles are economical, safe and durable companions for the transport of all types of loads. By the end of the Blitz model line, almost half a million vehicles had been built at the plants in Rüsselsheim, Brandenburg and Luton. Today's heroes are known by the names Combo, Vivaro and Movano the last Opel with the Blitz nameplate went into well-deserved retirement in 1987. While six-cylinder petrol engines with 55hp once purred under the long bonnet of the commercial vehicle, much has changed since then: the current Opel vans boast highly efficient direct-injection diesel engines with up to 180hp – in addition to comfort, safety and braking power at passenger car level. At the same time, the model name became the world-famous symbol that still characterises the brand today. Ninety years ago, the “Blitz” truck laid the foundation for a long line of successful Opel commercial vehicles. Ready for the future: Opel Combo Cargo, Vivaro and Movano continue their success stories and will become electric. Success story: A total of 442,312 Opel Blitz vehicles built in Germany by 1975.Long tradition: Opel commercial vehicles since beginning of 20th century.
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