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First Opel Automobiles Produced
- When
- 1899
- Where
- Rüsselsheim am Main
Opel's first automobiles were produced in Rüsselsheim in early 1899, marking the start of the company's automobile production.
The company produced its first automobile in 1899, and the first Opel production Patent Motor Car was built in Rüsselsheim in early 1899. This production followed the death of founder Adam Opel, after which the company was owned and operated by his widow and their five sons. The initial vehicles were not very successful, with only eleven motor cars delivered in 1899.
Sources
- Opel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
- Rüsselsheim am Main Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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