Opel Diplomat

The Opel Diplomat is a luxury car manufactured by Opel from 1964 to 1977. Opel's top-ranging models were traditionally the Admiral and Kapitän, introduced in 1938 and 1937 respectively.
In 1964 these models were joined, in the so-called "KAD" range, by the new Opel Diplomat. In most respects the three were badge-engineered versions of the same vehicle.
In February 1964 Opel introduced a new range of flagship models as successors to the Opel Kapitän P-LV of 1959/1963. These KAD models were available with 2. 6-litre and 2. 8-litre in-line six-cylinder petrol engines , or a V8-Chevrolet small-block engine 283 teamed with a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission 190 PS. The latter engine was supplanted in the saloon by the 5. 4-litre Chevrolet small-block "327" V8 with 230 PS in October 1966. As the company's range-topping model, the Diplomat was available only with the V-8....