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Where is Opel’s church?

A few years ago, at around the same time of year, we had some fun trying to decipher the settings of a few photographs here at PostWarClassic.com. You liked the idea, or so it seemed, and quickly cracked the snowy puzzle places of this Alfa Duetto, this Tatra, this Lancia Flaminia, this Skoda, and even this early Lamborghini Countach on a test drive.

 

Opel Olympia Rekord

 

So why not revive the idea once more? This public relations shot of Opel shows an Olympia Rekord of the mid-1950s in a particularly romantic setting. It could well be used as a Christmas card!

But we wonder now: is there anyone who recognizes the backdrop used for this publicity shot in an almost M.R. James-like setting? The little church with its gated cemetery and pretty entrance may well be known to some of you. Surely its German or Austrian? Suggestions in the comments below, please.

 

Words by Jeroen Booij. Picture Opel PR.

 

Published:
Friday December 17th, 2021
John Bates
19 December 2021, 12:27
How did the car get there without leaving tracks? Is this a photograph or is it some form of trickery? Does the church exist or is it a model?
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Rjm van Herck
19 December 2021, 12:07
It's the church of St. Sebastian
Im Tal 82, 83486 Ramsau bei Berchtesgaden, Germany
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Jeroen Booij
21 December 2021, 12:14
That's it, well done!

https://www.alamyimages.fr/der-eingang-zum-friedhof-an-der-kirche-in-der-ramsau-berchtesgaden-mit-der-reiter-alpe-im-hintergrund-image359284368.html
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Thomas Derrer
19 December 2021, 10:17
The first letter of the number plate reads like a B.
In the US-zone in Bayern, as from 1950, the number plates had a B as first letter and then the numbers.
So the church could be in Bayern (with its traditional onion dome)
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