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EXHIBIT 5.1
[XXXXX & XXXXXXX LLP LETTERHEAD]
May 7, 1998
Superior Industries International, Inc.
0000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Re: Stock Option Agreement
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have acted as counsel for Superior Industries International, Inc.
(the "Company") in connection with its adoption of a Stock Option Agreement
between the Company and Xx. X. Xxxx Xxxxx (the "Plan") and the filing of a
registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, covering
the shares of the Company's common stock, par value $.50 per share (the "Common
Stock"), issuable thereunder.
We have examined the proceedings taken by the Company with respect
to the adoption of the Plan and are of the opinion that the 5,000 shares of
Common Stock initially issuable upon exercise of the option granted under the
Plan, when issued pursuant to the Plan, will be validly issued, fully paid and
non-assessable.
We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the
Company's registration statement covering the Plan.
Very truly yours,
/s/Irell & Xxxxxxx LLP
Irell & Xxxxxxx LLP
BDO
cc: R. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
Xxx Xxxxxx
