OPEL · OPEL REKORD · Cars
OPEL REKORD Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 63 OPEL REKORDs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 2 (3.3%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 52% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up. In all, the OPEL REKORD is rarer than 64% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 63 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 64% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the REKORD
The Opel Rekord is a large family car which was built in eight generations by the German car manufacturer Opel. Between 1953 and 1986, approximately ten million were sold. The Series D and E Rekords also spawned derivative versions manufactured by Opel's British sister company Vauxhall and in the case of the Rekord E, GM's Australian arm Holden. In 1986, the Rekord nameplate was replaced by the Opel Omega.
OPEL REKORD — questions & answers
How many OPEL REKORD are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 63 OPEL REKORD were still registered in the UK — 30 licensed and on the road, plus 33 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the OPEL REKORD rare?
The OPEL REKORD is genuinely rare, with only 63 left, making it rarer than 64% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the OPEL REKORD increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of OPEL REKORD on UK roads rose by 2 (3.3%).
What fuel do most OPEL REKORD use?
Most OPEL REKORD run on petrol — about 97% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the OPEL REKORD peak?
The OPEL REKORD peaked at 63 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.