The large, 3-ton Opel Blitz from 1940, equipped with a 3.6-liter gasoline engine, is an interesting variant produced by the General Motors division in Stockholm. The vehicle was widely used by the Wehrmacht during World War II. It served various roles: mounting anti-aircraft guns, transporting troops and supplies, and functioning as a mobile command center or an ambulance.
The Opel Blitz truck was the workhorse of the German military throughout the entire Second World War. Although a variety of trucks were employed, this model proved to be the most reliable.
During World War II, the Blitz was unrivaled. It was capable of traversing terrain that no other two-wheel-drive truck could navigate. Throughout the war, Opel continued to manufacture spare parts, ensuring the vehicles remained in constant operational condition. Furthermore, the gasoline engine proved to be a more advantageous choice than a diesel engine, as gasoline was more readily available.
