Bitter is a boutique German car marque founded by racing driver Erich Bitter in the 1970s that blended exclusive coachbuilt bodies with reliable Opel mechanicals. Early Bitter models like the CD combined long?nose grand tourer proportions, hand?finished interiors and V8 or inline six engines sourced from Opel, while later SC and Vero models moved toward bespoke luxury sedans and refined coup? silhouettes. Each Bitter is significant for low production numbers, distinctive styling, and painstaking assembly by specialist firms, which created collector appeal and a presence at European concours and classic car events. Anecdotally Erich Bitter began the marque after success as a racer and importer, commissioning custom designs to offer a unique alternative to mainstream luxury saloons. Cultural significance comes from Bitter cars representing 1980s and 1990s German boutique luxury - rare, understated and carefully made.

For Automotive Superstore customers the Opel underpinnings mean many common items such as brake components, filters, suspension bushings and electrical parts are interchangeable with mainstream models, easing maintenance for owners of Bitter cars. Sourcing correct trim, switches and specialty trim pieces requires care because of low volumes, so aftermarket alternatives and refurbished parts often keep these rare vehicles on the road. Whether you own a Bitter or admire it as a collector, the brand rewards owners with distinctive design and an ownership story rooted in motorsport, craftsmanship and heritage.