
Opel Rekord C Coupe Red Minichamps 1:18

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Specifications
- Brand
- Opel
- Manufacturer
- Minichamps
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Resin
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 107047020
- Year
- 1966
- Era
- 1960s
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Vehicle Class
- Modern Classics
- Openable Parts
- No
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Street Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 4012138117914
About the Opel Rekord C Coupe Red Minichamps 1:18
TL;DR: Minichamps' 1:18 resin Opel Rekord C Coupe, in Red, reproduces the fastback-roofed variant of the 1966 German mid-size platform, sold in the US through Buick dealers alongside the standard sedan. The coupe's lower, sportier roofline sets it apart within the same Rekord C family.
Where the sedan version leaned practical, the coupe pushed the same platform toward something closer to sporting intent, a distinction worth having in resin.
The Sportier Half of the Rekord C Range
Opel offered the Rekord C in both sedan and coupe body styles, and the coupe's lower roofline and tighter greenhouse gave it a visibly sportier stance without changing the mechanical underpinnings that made both versions reliable, affordable transportation. This coupe shared the sedan's American connection, sold through Buick dealerships as part of GM's captive-import strategy during the 1960s and 1970s, but its fastback profile appealed to buyers who wanted a bit more visual flair from an otherwise sensible European sedan platform. Pairing this coupe with the standard sedan version tells the fuller story of what the Rekord C actually offered.
Resin Craft on the Coupe's Roofline
At 1:18, the coupe's tapering roof and shortened rear deck come through with the sharp panel definition resin construction is known for, sealed rather than opening, with Red paint that highlights the shoulder line running from headlight to tail. Displayed beside the sedan variant, the coupe's proportions make the design distinction obvious in a way spec sheets alone never could, and that side-by-side comparison is where this piece earns its place in a Rekord C-focused corner of a collection.














