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Vauxhall Carlton

1984 – 1994 — Great Britain

The Vauxhall Carlton is a notable series of large family car/executive car that was produced in two generations by the Vauxhall division of GM Europe from 1978 to 1994. Initially based on the Opel Rekord E (Mk.1) platform and later transitioning to the Omega A (Mk.2), the Carlton shared its foundation with Opel models but featured distinctive badging and trim variations. Most of the Carlton vehicles were manufactured by Opel in Rüsselsheim, showcasing a close relationship between the two brands. In a significant move, the Carlton line was succeeded by the Omega B in 1994. This transition aligned with GM Europe's strategy to standardize model names across its brands, creating