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When endurance races resumed in Brazil in 1973, the Opala found a great competitor, the Ford Maverick, which was powered by an engine with a displacement almost a full liter larger. It took Bob Sharp and Jan Balder, who placed second in the "24 Hours of Interlagos" in August of that year with an Opala, to convince GM do Brasil to field a more ...
- 1969–1992
- 1968–1992
Discover the fascinating history of the Chevrolet Opala, Brazil's iconic muscle car.
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Nov 9, 2023 · The Brazilian Opala was inspired by German Opel Rekord 1960 and was launched in 1969 in Brazil with a different design from the European Car. My Dad just drove a 1976 Opala Coupé 2 doors from the 1990’s until 2014 in São Paulo, Brazil.It was a amazing car for years and served our family very well.
Jul 6, 2023 · The Opala’s story begins in the late 1960s when it first arrived in Brazil as a rebranded version of the US-made Chevrolet Nova. The car quickly gained popularity among Brazilian drivers for its sleek design, powerful engine, and exceptional performance on the country’s roads.
Oct 3, 2013 · The Chevy Opala SS was introduced in 1968 for the 1969 year, and it has all of the traits of an American musclecar. This includes a long wheel base, an aggressive grill, coke bottle styling, and mean lines. It strongly resembles it’s American cousins, right down to it’s racing striped paint job.
Feb 2, 2010 · When the long duration races restarted in Brazil, in 1973, the Opala found a great competitor, the Ford Maverick, which was powered by an engine whose displacement was almost one liter bigger. It took Bob Sharp and Jan Balder, that gained a second place in the "24 Hours of Interlagos", in August of that year in an Opala, to pressure GMB to ...
Apr 24, 2020 · 1972 Ford Maverick GT (Brazil) The Brazilian Ford Maverick GT remains a favorite among South American car collectors | Oficina Brasil photo. Without a Mustang in its lineup, Ford relied upon the Maverick to carry its prestige in motorsports-crazed Brazil.
