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£45,776

1940 Opel Olympia OL38 Roadster by Gläser

Germany • 23 Nov 2024

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This 1940 Opel Olympia roadster features reportedly unique two-seater coachwork by Gläser-Karosserie. Presented in an ivory hue with burgundy upholstery, the car received restoration work in Germany after being purchased from Lviv, Ukraine, in 2014, including engine and braking system recommissioning.

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Based on the description, the car underwent restoration work, including recommissioning of the engine and braking system. It is smartly presented in an ivory hue with burgundy upholstery. While the true origins are not definitively known, the car is believed to have gained unique coachwork in Dresden by Gläser-Karosserie. The description indicates that the car is in good condition, likely requiring only minor reconditioning to address any slight wear.

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A restyled example of the technologically advanced and successful Opel Olympia Features reportedly unique two-seater roadster coachwork by Gläser-Karosserie Presented in an ivory hue with a matching fascia and burgundy upholstery An attractive and accessible route into pre-war open-air motoring Umgebautes Exemplar des technisch fortschrittlichen, erfolgreichen Opel Olympia Mit einer angeblich einzigartigen zweisitzigen Roadster-Karosserie von Gläser Elfenbein mit passendem Armaturenbrett und weinroter Polsterung Ein attraktiver Einstieg in das Open-Air-Erlebnis in einem Vorkriegsfahrzeug Featuring two-seater roadster styling, the car offered here is believed to be based on the successful Opel Olympia OL38.

While its true origins are not definitively known, this 1940 example is thought to have gained unique coachwork in Dresden by Gläser-Karosserie, best known for its luxurious convertible Mercedes-Benz, Horch, and Maybach designs, plus later work on the Porsche 356.

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£24,092

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£34,934

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£45,776

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