Model car Opel GT Conrero blue and yellow number 34 - NEO scale models collection

The Opel GT Conrero in blue and yellow, number 34 from NEO Scale Models, represents one of the most emblematic versions of this small German coupé in its racing configuration. This miniature perfectly captures the sporty spirit of the 1970s, when Conrero transformed GTs for European circuits.

This faithful reproduction is aimed at collectors passionate about German cars and motorsport, offering a valuable testimony to an era when small manufacturers turned production cars into formidable racing machines.

Features of the miniature

• Model: Opel GT Conrero
• Brand: Opel
• Year: 1970-1973
• Scale: 1/43rd
• Colour: Blue and yellow, number 34
• Manufacturer: NEO Scale Models
• Protective box included: Yes

The original Opel GT, the German "baby Corvette"

Launched in 1968, the Opel GT was born from Opel's desire to create an accessible sports coupé, affectionately nicknamed the "baby Corvette" for its lines inspired by the American sports car. Designed by Clare MacKichan at General Motors, it adopted the aesthetic codes of large American coupés in a more compact European format.

The Conrero model represents the version prepared by Virgilio Conrero, the famous Italian tuner who transformed Opel GTs for competition. These versions benefited from substantial engine modifications, raising the output of the 1900 cc four-cylinder well beyond the original 90 horsepower, along with aerodynamic improvements and suspensions adapted to the track.

Sold until 1973, the Opel GT found its audience despite modest sales, and today has become an icon of 1970s automotive design, particularly sought after in its prepared versions such as the Conrero.

Opel in the 1970s

During the GT's era, Opel went through a prosperous period under the leadership of General Motors. The German brand developed a modern and attractive range, from the small Kadett to the luxurious Admiral, including sports models such as the GT and the upcoming Manta.

This decade marked the peak of Opel in Europe, with models combining German reliability and American design. The GT fits perfectly into this strategy, offering a European alternative to American coupés while retaining Opel's technical DNA. The Rüsselsheim brand then asserted its position as a premium full-line manufacturer, capable of competing with European benchmarks in every segment.

Complete your collection of German miniatures

This Opel GT Conrero fits naturally into a collection dedicated to foreign cars, particularly those of the 1970s. It pairs perfectly with other coupés of the period, creating a coherent ensemble representative of this golden decade of automotive design.

Collectors passionate about racing and competition will find an ideal complement to the Ferraris, Porsches and other sports cars of the same period. The Conrero distinction adds an artisanal and authentic dimension that considerably enriches a collection of 1/43rd scale miniatures.

This NEO Scale Models miniature will appeal as much to nostalgics of the 1950-1979 classics as to enthusiasts of authentic automotive history, confirming that the greatest legends often arise in the shadow of the major manufacturers.