What is Opala?

What is Opala?

The name Opala may come from the opal, which is a precious stone, colourless when extracted from the soil, but which acquires multiple tones when exposed to light.

When did the Opala first appear in São Paulo?

At the opening of the sixth São Paulo Auto Show, on November 23, 1968, the Opala appeared on a rotating stage on a 16,140 square feet (1,499 m 2) stand. Around the novelty there were several spectacles, including an appearance by Stirling Moss.

Where does the Chevrolet Opala come from?

Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. The Chevrolet Opala is a Brazilian executive car sold under the Chevrolet brand in South America from 1969 to 1992, by General Motors do Brasil. It was derived from the German Opel Rekord Series C, Opel Commodore Series A, but used local design styling and engines sourced from North America.

When did the GMB Opala 250 s come out?

Thus, in July 1974, GMB introduced the 250-S engine as an option for the Opala 4100. It was slightly different from the version that would be launched two years later: it didn’t have a vibration dampener and the cooling fan came from the standard 2500, with four blades instead of six.