Enter the 80s

[gorkabear]

In June 1983, right after my brother was born, my father decided it was time for the family to have a larger and more modern car. I remember going with my father to all the dealers in our area and he finally chose the most modern of the B segment cars available. I even remember how much money he paid for that car.

He chose an Opel Corsa 1.2 Luxus

Comments

[dan4behr]

When I first saw the picture in your entry (before reading....) I initially thought this car was a VW Derby, basically a Polo with a boot. I'd guess this car and the Derby/Polo would've been direct competitors at the time, Xavi?

To American eyes, both the Derby and this Corsa would appear to be slightly smaller Jettas.

Can you identify what the car is just to the front? I'm curious because the bumper and reversing light look familiar, but I can't place it.... :(

[gorkabear]

Well, at the time, it was the only two-door + trunk available. The Polo Classic was introduced to Spain just later... Remember that Spain joined the EEC in 1986, so right before, our market was somewhat different.

I can't identify the car in front. They have Austrian registration plates.

[dan4behr]

In the close-up, the trunk lid looks like it has 6 letters across.

[gorkabear]

I have a two-door car as well, because I don't need a bigger one but if I ever have children, they are getting a 5-door for sure :)

[dan4behr]

I don't have any kids (unless you count Brian as a very large one)

:)

But I've almost always had 4/5 door cars. They make life easier...