OPEL · OPEL SPEEDSTER · Cars
OPEL SPEEDSTER Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 5 OPEL SPEEDSTERs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 6 in 2020 Q1 — only 83% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the OPEL SPEEDSTER is rarer than 84% 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 5 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 84% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the SPEEDSTER
The Opel Speedster is a mid-engined, targa-topped, two-seat sports car produced by German automaker Opel from July 2000 to July 2005. It was built in both RHD and LHD versions at the Lotus Cars plant in Hethel, Norfolk, England. It was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1999 and went into full production the following year. It was sold by Vauxhall as the VX220 in the United Kingdom and shared much in common with the Lotus Elise, although Opel claimed few parts were interchangeable.
OPEL SPEEDSTER — questions & answers
How many OPEL SPEEDSTER are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 5 OPEL SPEEDSTER were still registered in the UK — 0 licensed and on the road, plus 5 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the OPEL SPEEDSTER rare?
The OPEL SPEEDSTER is genuinely rare, with only 5 left, making it rarer than 84% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the OPEL SPEEDSTER increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of OPEL SPEEDSTER on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most OPEL SPEEDSTER use?
Most OPEL SPEEDSTER run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the OPEL SPEEDSTER peak?
The OPEL SPEEDSTER peaked at 6 registered in 2020 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.