[ Chexun Wang reported ] time in nearly half a century, almost never stopped Skoda launched an open body of the car mdash; mdash; from originally developed by Mlada middot; bleomycin Slavic factory 1905 edition Lamp; K Voiturette a start to the 1952 number is not ldquo; Tudorrdquo; Skoda 1101/1102 discontinued end. In later years, Skoda convertible models usher in a blank period, while Heikki Disney factory employees, but in the meantime with Skoda two-door 440ldquo; Spartakrdquo; car (the first generation OCTAVIA’s predecessor) for the design blueprint, independent research a unique Skoda 440 Export Cabriolet, and in September 1956 the external display at the Brno exhibition Center. In 1957, under the inspiration of this model, Skoda has developed a more prototypes and ldquo consists of ten models consisting of; Recalling the series rdquo ;. Final in September 1958, Skoda launched the production version of the 450 Cabriolet models. Soon, the first Skoda 450 Cabriolet will be delivered into the hands of consumers.
In early 1959, Skoda FELICIA took over the baton. ldquo; FELICIArdquo; the word is derived from the Latin, meaning ldquo; happy, lucky rdquo ;. Indeed this name aptly, FELICIA Skoda’s really become a ldquo; lucky rdquo ;. All-metal body of this model by the strong support of the central tubular frame, the architecture and its four-wheel independent suspension continues the tradition of Skoda timeless design. In addition, the use of this model bridge the transverse leaf spring, front axle is a coil spring, and is equipped with telescopic shock absorbers modern, longitudinally mounted front engine rear wheel drive four-speed transmission. January 14, 1959, the first set of Skoda FELICIA chassis in Mlada middot; Boleslav factory manufacturing is completed, the body is in Cova Disney production plant and the final completion of this vehicle off the assembly line.
Skoda FELICIA equipped with a 50 horsepower 1.1 liter four-cylinder engine. Since August 1960, in addition to standard Skoda folding roof is also provided by a glass fiber reinforced plastic as a removable hard top choice for consumers. At the time, this hardtop assembly or disassembly need a well-trained two-person team spent about 20 minutes. Further, in addition to the driver’s seat and front passenger seat, the vehicle is also designed with a small size two rear seats.
chic elegant Skoda FELICIA once launched immediately much attention in the international auto show and many other exhibitions in South America and Africa, Geneva, Leipzig and New York. The following year, the annual output of Skoda FELICIA rose to 4,210 vehicles, of which two-thirds are sold overseas, and owners lacking celebrities. Canadian ice hockey player Maurice Richard for example, is one of the owners of Skoda FELICIA, he scored more than 1,000 goals in his career and the famous.
in March 1961, at the Geneva Motor Show Skoda FELICIA a comprehensive facelift. In addition to the more eye-catching radiator grille, rear fender with a teardrop-shaped headlights are equally impressive. Skoda FELICIA new filling port cover can be locked from inside the vehicle, four-speed transmission shift lever is moved to the central passage from the steering column, a very short distance so that the driver operates the shift them more handy.
Then in 1962, Skoda has launched a FELICIA SUPER. Lower level remains at the maximum speed the development of new state which models equipped 1.2-liter four-cylinder engine, the carburetor and the fuel air mixture using two, 55 horsepower can be achieved (40.4 kW) and the output power of 135 km / h the fuel consumption is only 9.5 liters fuel per hundred kilometers. In 1959 to 1964, he created a total of 14,863 Skoda vehicles and FELICIA FELICIA SUPER models.