Date:         Mon, 18 Jun 2001 19:10:23 +1200
Reply-To:     Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
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From:         Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject:      Re: ?? SA Engine Conversion ??
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 The only Opel that came here was rebadged and
>slightly reskinned Opel Vectra disguised as Cadillac(little one).

Remember the "Buick Opel" sold in USA in the mid70s? This was a rebadged
Isuzu Gemini, which is a Japanese-made RWD Opel Kadett, fitted with Isuzu
drivetrain, of course. In Australia it was badge-engineered as Holden
Gemini.

The Vauxhall Chevette was a (awfully-made) derivative, and was basically
identical except for the front sheetmetal and drivetrain. But it was
available as a hatchback; Opel then borrowed the hatch body for the Kadett
City.

Dunno whether the wonderful chevrolet Chevette was any relation. Certainly
the skin was different.

The Daewoo Celio is a Korean-made mid80s  FWD Kadett, which I'm sure is
sold there too. Later versions are facelifted, but still recognizable
side-on.


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