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The Opel "4/8 PS," better known as "the Doctor’s Car" because it was especially popular with German doctors who needed a durable and reliable car for house calls and commutes, was Opel’s first low-priced, small car. Its success paved the way for Opel’s future focus on small cars with high value, quality, reliability, and performance.