Vehicle - Calibra YE

Historical information

Designed in Germany as an Opel, but sold in the UK as a Vauxhall, in Australia as a Holden. Elsewhere was also known under the Chevrolet badging.

Significance

In an effort to introduce a smaller sporty sedan the Calibra was introduced into Australia

Physical description

Dark blue 2 door sports sedan, with glass sunroof, high polish alloy wheels, body protector on bonnet. Open slot grille. Stop light mounted centre of boot.

Inscriptions & markings

Round Holden emblem mounted both grille and boot centre. Boot LHS Calibra 16V, RHS HOLDEN badge

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