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What happens when American design gets a Brazilian twist? You get the Chevrolet Opala—a car that ruled the roads in Brazil. Debuting in 1968 at the São Paulo Motor Show, it was the perfect mix of American style and local ingenuity. I wanted to dig a little bit into it's story:
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Design and Production The Opala borrowed its looks from the Opel Rekord, a reliable mid-sized car, and the Opel Commodore, a more luxurious sibling. But General Motors do Brasil gave it a unique spin to fit Brazilian roads and tastes. It wasn’t just imported—it was made to belong.
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Models and Variants The Opala lineup had something for everyone. The 'SS' was the one that hooked me in, but they also made a 'Gran Luxo' (wagon) for comfort.
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Racing Pedigree More importantly (to me), the Opala SS tore up the racing scene in Brazil. Stock Car Brasil legends like Paulo Gomes and Ingo Hoffmann made it their weapon of choice in the 1970s and 80s. It was a total game-changer on the track at the time. It was lightweight, well-balanced, and came with a 4.1L inline-6.
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