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Model Car Opel Rekord Black TAXI - Dinky-Toys (Atlas edition) - No. 546
Echelle: 1/43ème
Edition Atlas
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This Opel Rekord black TAXI faithfully captures one of the most iconic models from the Dinky-Toys collection, now reissued by Atlas in its series of authentic reproductions. This 1/43 scale miniature perfectly embodies the spirit of the 1960s, an era when the Opel Rekord dominated European taxi fleets.
A true collector's item, this Atlas reissue scrupulously respects the aesthetic codes and quality of finish that have made Dinky-Toys renowned for decades.
Miniature Features
- Model: Opel Rekord TAXI
- Brand: Opel
- Year: 1960s
- Scale: 1/43
- Color: Black with TAXI signage
- Protective case included: Yes
The Opel Rekord, the reference sedan of the 60s
Launched in 1957, the second generation Opel Rekord (Rekord P2) revolutionized the mid-size sedan segment in Europe. With its Americanized lines and spacious body, it quickly became the preferred choice for transportation professionals, particularly taxi companies that appreciated its robustness and habitability.
This four-door sedan is distinguished by its 1.7-liter engine producing 60 horsepower, sufficient to ensure urban journeys with peace of mind. Its sturdy chassis and reliable transmission make it particularly suitable for intensive use, explaining its success with European professional fleets.
The commercial success was immediate: over 900,000 units were produced between 1957 and 1960, consolidating Opel's position in the market for family and professional sedans.
Opel in the 1960s: the German Golden Age
In the 1960s, Opel experienced an exceptional period of expansion under the aegis of General Motors. The German brand benefited from American technologies while retaining its European identity, creating vehicles perfectly adapted to the needs of the Old Continent.
This decade marked Opel's peak in Europe, with models like the Rekord perfectly embodying the spirit of modernity and reliability sought by clients enjoying economic prosperity. The brand then developed its automobile democratization philosophy, making technologies once reserved for luxury vehicles accessible to a wider audience.
The Opel Rekord symbolizes this success: spacious, modern, and affordable, it meets the expectations of a European society in full transformation, where cars gradually became everyday consumer goods rather than prestige objects.
The saga of Opel taxis in Europe
The Opel Rekord TAXI became a symbol of urban modernity across Europe in the 1960s. In Germany, Switzerland, and many European capitals, these black sedans proudly displaying their
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