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| | Hemmings Motor News: 1957 Opel Olympia Rekord |
 | | When GM acquired a controlling interest in Adam Opel, AG, in 1929, it was in part to gain access to Opel's sophisticated assembly line factories, well-organized dealer network and 37.5% market share in Germany. |
 | | In 1901, Opel began to manufacture French Darracq automobiles under license, and in 1902, the first car to be developed completely by Opel appeared, the 10/12hp model with a new two-cylinder engine and built-in water pump. |
 | | I liked the 1957 Opel Rekord, but there was a waiting list for new cars of any make and model, as it was only twelve years after World War II, and the automotive industry around the world was gradually building up steam again. |
| www.hemmings.com /hsx/stories/2006/01/01/hmn_feature24.html (2102 words) |
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