Italeri Opel Blitz Classic

The Italeri Opel Blitz Classic (HC-3960) highlights the legacy of Opel’s versatile Blitz commercial vehicle. Conceived for robust, reliable mass production, the Blitz became a widely used workhorse that spanned pre-war, wartime and post-war roles.

Historical Background

The Opel Blitz programme began in the early 1930s at Opel’s Rüsselsheim plant, adopting a characteristically US-style layout. Its sturdy construction gained the attention of the Wehrmacht, which used the truck extensively during the Second World War in both 4x2 and 4x4 forms. Beyond its military service, the Blitz achieved even greater success as a civilian platform. In the years of post-war recovery, it proved indispensable to Germany’s reconstruction, serving merchants, craftsmen, industrialists and many others, with production and development continuing into the mid-1970s.

• Origins in early 1930s mass-production programme for a reliable commercial vehicle
• Built at Opel’s Rüsselsheim facility with a US-influenced layout
• Wartime deployment by the Wehrmacht in 4x2 and 4x4 versions
• Post-war commercial success eclipsing its military role
• Key contributor to Germany’s reconstruction across trades and industries
• Story of enduring utility continuing through to the mid-1970s