Opel BLITZ TLF 1000
Built: 1972 · Series: BLITZ
More machines from model year 1972
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Opel Blitz – the collective page for the truck range from 1930 to 1975: four- and six-cylinder petrol engines of 1.9 to 2.6 litres, payload classes up to 3.75 tonnes, including the TLF 1000 fire engine
This page gathers trucks from the Opel Blitz range, built between 1930 and 1975 across various payload classes. The type designation gives the payload in tonnes in the first number, T stands for tonner; the three-digit types 300, 330 and 375 denote the heavier six-cylinder versions, with the 6H suffix marking the matching engine. The TLF 1000 designation follows the German fire-service standard for tanker fire engines, in which the attached number gives the capacity of the water tank in litres.
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The register lists 19 versions here with four- and six-cylinder engines of 1,897 to 2,605 cc displacement, unladen weights from 1,514 to 3,645 kg, gross weights from 3,500 to 4,580 kg, lengths from 5,300 to 6,380 mm and widths from 1,880 to 2,200 mm; for part of the models, outputs of 50 to 51 kW.
In the 1950s and 1960s the Blitz was one of the best-selling trucks in West Germany and, as a tradesman's, fire-brigade and municipal vehicle, helped shape the streetscape; Blitz production at Opel ended in 1975.
On a used example, rust on the frame, cab floor and wings, the condition of the carburettor and ignition system on the petrol engines, and the brake system and axle suspension all count; on fire-brigade conversions, the completeness of the tank, pump and special equipment too. Spare parts are now only available through classic-vehicle specialists and as newly manufactured parts.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Opel Blitz, Opel (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,490 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,450 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Opel BLITZ TLF 1000 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,450 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Opel BLITZ TLF 1000?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Opel BLITZ TLF 1000 have?
6 cylinders, 2,490 cm³ displacement.
When was the Opel BLITZ TLF 1000 built?
Production years: 1972.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Other models in this series
BLITZ 1,75T 330
BLITZ 1.75 T-330
BLITZ 1.75 TON
BLITZ 1.75T
BLITZ 1.9T
BLITZ 300
BLITZ 300-6 H
BLITZ 300-6H
BLITZ 300/6
BLITZ 330
BLITZ 330-6-H
BLITZ 330-6H
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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