{"product_id":"preorder-busch-ho-42020-opel-rekord-c-white","title":"PREORDER Busch HO 42020 Opel Rekord C, White","description":"Opel Rekord C, white with whitewall tires.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe concept development for the Rekord C began as early as 1963, based on specifications from Hans Mersheimer, Chief Engineer and Technical Director of Adam Opel AG. The new model was intended to replace the Rekord B, an interim model that had only been produced for one year. On September 10, 1966, the new Rekord C was finally unveiled in Opel dealerships. A large-scale advertising campaign was launched to draw public attention to the new flagship of the Opel lineup. After its predecessor, the Rekord B, which was only a year old, had not been perceived as truly new, a genuinely new Rekord was now available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe proportions of the Rekord C were significantly altered due to new body specifications: a longer wheelbase (+39 mm) and a wider track (front +75 mm, rear +48 mm). The design incorporated both the latest safety standards and the most recent advancements in rust prevention. With the Rekord C, Opel's styling team achieved a distinctive body line that not only stood out from the competition but also remained attractive and modern for years to come. Even better, some enthusiasts describe the C as \"erotic\" because of its distinctive rear end. Its curves even led to comparisons with a Coca-Cola bottle, earning it the nickname \"Coke Bottle.\" But it wasn't just the successful design that garnered praise from the automotive press; the stability of the passenger cell, tested in extensive crash tests, also performed exceptionally well. Buyers had a wide range of options to choose from, including numerous colors, accessories, and seven engine variants. Between 1966 and January 1972, a total of 1,274,362 Rekord Cs were sold, making it one of Opel's most successful models ever.","brand":"Busch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43026527387711,"sku":"BUS-42020-PRE","price":3.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/7461\/7663\/files\/477057_c.jpg?v=1775544520","url":"https:\/\/factorydirecthobbies.com\/products\/preorder-busch-ho-42020-opel-rekord-c-white","provider":"Factory Direct Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}