Opel Commodore. 1978–82 (prod. 80,521). 2- and 4-door saloon, 5-door estate. F/R, 2490 cm³ (6 cyl. CIH). New Commodore served as the basis for Holden Commodore (VB), Chevrolet Commodore and, ultimately, Daewoo Royale, with smart, late-1970s’ styling. With a different grille, it was also sold as the Vauxhall Viceroy. Front end shared with upscale Senator and Monza models, while four-light body from the A-pillars back shared with Rekord. At the time, a direct successor to Commodore B, but Opel made sure that C was never equipped with the 2·8- or 3·0-litre engines of the Senator, to avoid cannibalization. Two- and four-door models to begin with; Commodore Voyage estate added in 1981, with 3,439 built. Eventually, the C was crowded out as the Rekord moved upmarket and was facelifted in 1982, while the Senator had a 2·5-litre option that rendered the Commodore redundant.

Manufacturing location: Germany

Marque: Opel | Model: Opel Commodore | Predecessor: Opel Commodore B | Successor: Opel Rekord E2