Opel Senator Model Presented to Design Chief Henry Haga, 1980

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Artifact Overview

German automaker Opel produced the Senator from 1978 to 1993 over two styling generations. General Motors, which owned Opel from 1929 to 2017, marketed the car in Europe, Africa and Asia under various brands including Vauxhall, Chevrolet and Daewoo. The Senator was considered an Executive Car -- the European equivalent of a mid-size luxury car in the American market.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Scale model

Date Made

1980

Subject Date

1974-1980

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Made in Germany by Opel AG.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.50.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Eleanore Haga.

Material

Acrylic (Plastic)
Plastic
Metal

Color

Silver (Color)
Dark gray
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 8.5 in
Width: 8 in
Length: 19 in

Inscriptions

Base: H.G. HAGA 1974-1980 OPEL DESIGN Rear plate:SENATOR Hubs & center grille: Lightning bolt emblem
Opel Senator Model Presented to Design Chief Henry Haga, 1980