OPEL BLITZ

In the early 1930’s, Opel introduced a fast light truck. It was called the Opel “Blitz” (Lightning) and in 1935 opened the best and most modern truck factory in the world in Brandenburg. Although light in weight, the Blitz design could carry a considerable payload. A proven six-cylinder engine from another GM company, Buick, provided the power. The Blitz evolved over the decade. The payload increased in steps from the original 1.75 tons (1.93 tons) to 2.5 tons (2.76 tons), and finally to 3 tons (3.31 tons) that the S Type could transport cross-country. By war’s end, Opel factories had churned out over 100,000 Blitz trucks alone for the German war effort. These took many different forms, such as general-purpose trucks, buses, radio trucks (subject of this kit), ambulances, and even large limousines for high-ranking officers. The Blitz proved far superior to any of its competitors. It could go where no other two-wheel drive vehicles could. It was the most reliable and toughest of all German trucks in it’s class, and best of all, Opel’s excellent production facilities kept spares flowing that kept the Blitz going. The gasoline engines also proved an advantage. Gasoline was easier to obtain than the diesel fuel required by other trucks. Studies carried out by German forces in regions such as North Africa and Russia gave the Blitz glowing reports while slighting vehicles such as the Mercedes and NSU.

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