Strong Opel Display at the Bodensee-Klassik

May 13, 2016 by Opel

Only flying is better: Opel GT trio with well-known drivers thrill spectators

Rüsselsheim. Actor Benjamin Sadler in an Opel GT, Vice President Sales & Aftersales Peter Christian Küspert also in a GT and touring car legend Joachim Winkelhock at the steering wheel of Opel Group CEO Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann's perfectly restored personal GT – what an impressive formation flight of the Opel classic cars at the drive around Lake Constance. In addition, the Opel Classic rescue team was also in action with fashion star Peyman Amin in an Opel Kadett Caravan of the German road service ADAC, a fire service Rekord E and an Opel Commodore ambulance. The exciting mixture of well-known drivers and cars with a lot history delighted the fans lining the roads along the picturesque course through Austria, Germany and Switzerland.

Day one saw the classic car armada complete a trip from Bregenz to Wangen via Friedrichshafen and back. On Friday, the Bodensee-Klassik became an alpine express with special tests in the Allgau and Tyrol. Today's final day will see the 184 classic cars cruise back to the finish in Bregenz. The award ceremony and the closing party for all participants will take place this evening.

'The slogan 'Only flying is better' is just as current now as it was back in the day. Taking part in the Bodensee-Klassik with an Opel GT was a very special experience,' said Benjamin Sadler. 'You could literally feel Opel's heartbeat. The classical GT or the new GT Concept – two cars, two icons and both ahead of their time.'

'I am delighted that we could once again demonstrate that Opel is a strong, emotional and approachable brand. We have this tradition in mind even when creating new models. The Astra Sports Tourer, the Car of the Year, is the prime example,' said Vice President Sales & Aftersales Peter Christian Küspert.