Opel GT
Opel needed a sports car based on its entry-level model, the Kadett. In the mid-1960s, it got approval from GM to introduce such a vehicle. The design was heavily influenced by Corvette and GM’s concepts from the ’60s. With covered headlights, a curvy Coke bottle design, twin round tail lights, and a similar silhouette, the Opel GT was a scaled-down version of the Corvette. And it even appeared on the market at the same time as the Vette’s third generation (via Auto Express).
With 1.3 and 1.9-liter four-cylinder engines, the Opel GT didn’t have the Corvette’s power or performance but it had the looks. It was sold in America through the Buick dealership network. Interestingly enough, it actually sold well. In fact, more Opel GTs were sold in the US than in Europe during its five-year production run.