1965 Opel Kadett Caravan has been in old junkyard for 45 years, mystery behind its abandonment may be solved

The junkyard rescue of this mystery abandoned 1965 Opel Kadett Caravan may finally be solved.

The car was completely immobile.

In fact, it was wedged between trees.

As per the YouTuber who discovered it, that could have been the reason it had been stuck there for 45 years.

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The mystery of the abandoned 1965 Opel Kadett Caravan

The Opel Kadett was a small family car produced by the German manufacturer Opel from 1936 to 1940 and then again from 1962 until 1991.

The Kadett A, produced from 1962 until 1965 was available as a two-door saloon, three-door estate or (‘Car-A-Van’), and coupé versions.

However, this one was found last month by YouTuber, Hampus Granström, sitting abandoned in a car junkyard.

How it got there or why it ended up there remains a mystery.

Granström suspects it could be because it was completely immobile due to mechanical issues – as well as being wedged amid trees.

Similarly, 17 abandoned Chevys and Fords lie in woods in an unknown location but they can’t be saved – along with their valuable parts – without a major rescue effort.

The rescue

Thankfully after cutting down some of the greenery, digging it out of the mud, replacing some tired-looking parts, and tinkering a little under the bonnet – it’s back in action.

In fact, Granström is able to drive it away from the junkyard.

However, judging by the debris stuck under the hood and dirt visible from the moving car’s dashcam – when it gets to where it’s going it will need more work still.

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