Opel Ascona Cup 1.6 S

Vehicle Description

This Special Edition “Cup” was launched on the occasion of the Soccer World Cup 1986 in Mexico

– original mileage of only 2,500 km
– from 1986, two years before the end of production
– Imported from Austria where it was in the exhibition of an Opel dealer
– special equipment: exterior mirrors in white, seat covers and door panels in Cup-Design
– 1.6 liter gasoline engine with 66 kW (90 PS) and 4-speed manual transmission
– Exterior paintwork in polar white and “satin” gray upholstery
– alloy wheels
– German registration documents, valid technical approval until 03/2021 and historic plates

The car manufacturer Opel needed a vehicle that would close the gap between the Kadett and the Rekord. Production of the Ascona model, whose name came from a place in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland, therefore began in 1970. This family car had an independent body, while the engine was sourced from the Opel Kadett. Three generations of the vehicle were built during the 18 years of production: The Ascona A was available as a two- and four-door sedan as well as a three-door station wagon, each in different equipment lines. The engines had capacities ranging from 1.2 to 1.9 litres and power ratings between 44 kW (60 hp) and 66 kW (90 hp). In 1975 the era of the Ascona B began. The body became larger and the vehicle, now only available as a sedan, was given a more up-market look. Worth mentioning is the special model 400, with which Walter Röhrl won the World Rally Championship in 1982. As of 1981, the Generation C was produced, now with front-wheel drive and transversely mounted engine. At times this became the best selling car in Germany. In addition to the sedans, there was now a 5-door hatchback variant. Two facelifts in the years 1984 and 1986 brought new front headlights, indicators or rear lights. In 1988 the Ascona was replaced by the Opel Vectra A.

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