SKODA OCTAVIA - THE FIRST ONE: 1959-1971

Name: SKODA OCTAVIA - THE FIRST ONE: 1959-1971
Brand: Veloce
SKU: 9781836440406
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THE STORY OF A CZECHOSLOVAKIAN AUTOMOTIVE ICON

Synek Miroslav

Book Overview: This book provides a fascinating insight into the history of Czechoslovakian car design and production, specifically focusing on the Skoda Octavia. Launched in 1959, the Octavia was... Read more

Publisher: Veloce

Language: English

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Book Overview: This book provides a fascinating insight into the history of Czechoslovakian car design and production, specifically focusing on the Skoda Octavia.

Launched in 1959, the Octavia was a rare Eastern European car that truly rivalled its Western European contemporaries, such as the Ford Anglia and Triumph Herald.

Key Highlights:

History & Context: The book details the political and historical backdrop of the era, including the challenges faced by Skoda’s engineers due to Communist Party interference.
Engineering Excellence: It highlights how the Octavia became a cornerstone of mass car ownership in Czechoslovakia (with over 360,000 units produced) thanks to its reliability, economy, and performance.
Motorsport Legacy: The Octavia’s impressive sporting record is covered in detail, including its class victories at the Monte Carlo Rally between 1961 and 1963 and its continued success in domestic rallies.
Technical Details: Essential for enthusiasts, the book includes a wealth of technical data, original drawings, and historical photographs that document the evolution of this automotive icon.

Skoda Octavia – The first one: 1959-1971: The Story of a Czechoslovakian Automotive Icon features 128 pages, packed with photos, drawings, and technical tables.

Text in English.