The Opel Kadett was a series of compact family cars that were introduced for the 1936 model year. Over the course of production, the Kadett was offered in both front wheel drive and rear wheel drive, and was available in sedan, coupe, convertible, and wagon body styles. The Kadett was built in six generations: I (1936-1940), A (1962-1966), B (1966-1973), C (1974-1979), D (1980-1984), and E (1985-1993).