Opel has a dedicated following among 1:64 collectors, and diecast is often the most affordable way to own the brand’s greatest designs. This guide covers the story, the Hot Wheels and Matchbox castings worth hunting, and what South African collectors should expect to pay. The Opel story Opel is Germany’s everyman brand — the Manta coupe that defined 1970s street culture, the Kadett that mobilised a continent, and a touring-car racing heritage that still resonates. In South Africa, Opel was a household name for decades, and models like the Kadett and Corsa remain everyday sights. Opel in 1:64 Opel’s 1:64 catalogue leans on its golden eras: the Manta A and…