Any prewar Opels in Ireland?

Redskins

Does anybody know of any Pre-war Opels in Ireland?

Either a Kadett K38 or Olympia 0L38 or even the Moskvich copy made in the 50s.

I'm hoping to have a kadett shortly that needs restoration & i'm wondering if there is any others around.


I remember Aherns in Castleisland used to have one on display in their showroom but i dont know if its still there.

Testacalda

Was there a blue one on Irish Vintage scene a few months back?

manta mad

theres 4 that I know off here !

mattroche

Redskins, I remember back in 1963/64 being in O Sheas in Cork, who were assembling the Opel at that time for the South of Ireland, ( Reg Armstrong did it for the North of Dublin ). My recollection is O Sheas had quite a few New Opels in an upstairs loft which were brand new, which were all pre-war. I think the Pat/ Sean O Shea told me they Opel Admirals or some name like that. I think they were there since before the war. I would love to know what became of them! Perhaps, some of the Cork Boardies may have some more information about this.

carchaeologist

Aherns 1938 Kadett was still there last time I was in.

Redskins

Thanks guys.

Manta Mad - you say you know of 4 in Ireland, do you have any details??

Blue850

This is the Kadett that was in Irish Vintage Mag. Car is in Mayo.

Redskins

Thanks Blue850,

Thats a lovely Kadett k36

Eugene Yes

It is in Ballina in Mayo. It belongs to my Dad. Ahearn's still have red one in showroom.
Have a pic of it but cannot attach links as don't have post count.

Redskins

Thanks Eugene,
Could you send me the pic via email? I'll send you a pm

Eugene Yes

Redskins wrote: »

Thanks Eugene,
Could you send me the pic via email? I'll send you a pm

Done.

dr.fuzzenstein

It depends which war...

Redskins

Dr. Fuzzenstein,
I think you know which war!!!

dr.fuzzenstein

Redskins wrote: »

Dr. Fuzzenstein,
I think you know which war!!!

I'm afraid I can't mention that one...