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Your Škoda Spartak cars

Gallery of vehicles from our customers, readers, friends, and vintage car enthusiasts. If you, dear colleagues, are not yet featured here, please send us photographs and any comments about your vehicle or restoration by email.

Mgr. Viktor Lorenc, Prague – Škoda Spartak. Continuation.

The last trip before the current restoration.

Renovation 2007–2008.

Transport from paint shop 2008.

At home.

Wiring installation in progress.

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June 2009 – wiring of the original BILUX bulb socket.

And the test.

2009 – transport for assembly.

Assembly.

2009 – renovation completed!

Mr. Milan Janků – Škoda 445. Hello, I finally got to my email and have a moment, so I’m sending a photo of my Škoda 445.

The car is absolutely original – interior, engine, axles, chrome, paint, and tire rims.

I managed to preserve the original license plate, which remained undamaged because the previous owner had a plastic cover on it.

An interesting fact: the wiper rubbers are also original – thanks to cork plugs that were kept under the wipers all the time.

The car has not seen rain or snow. Best regards, Milan Janků (I own a red Škoda 110LS from you).

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Mr. Dalibor Indra – Škoda 445.

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Egypt, 2009 – Spartak for sale (from web).

Unknown – Škoda 440 with Octavia body. A rarer “transitional” type. (Photo by Mr. Kocián)

Mr. Roman Guhr, Dunajská Streda, Slovakia – Škoda Spartak. Also owns an Octavia and a Felicia.

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Mr. Steffen Strauss, Berlin, Germany – Škoda Spartak.

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It was named King, year of manufacture 1956, second series. Still has central chassis lubrication. The only thing missing for originality are Standard front lights, which I’ve been promised.

Condition at acquisition.

Mr. František Čáky, Poprad, Slovakia – Škoda Spartak 440, 1957.

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Hello, sending a photo of my Spartak. I restored it myself for about a year and a half. It also includes parts from your shop. František Čáky, 12/2011.

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Mr. Ondřej Šedivý, Roudnice nad Labem – Škoda 440 Spartak, 1958.

Restored from a complete wreck by myself between 1996–2000 (I was 16 years old). The original frames and front headlight glass are already mounted.

Forgive me for the side blinkers; to this day I regret violating originality and not removing traces left by the previous owner – a handyman.

But you know, I was 16 and working alone... Now I’m restoring a Škoda 1101 from 1948, but I still see it taking another three years.

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Mr. Axel Schmidt, Waldau, Germany – Škoda Spartak. After restoration in 2006.

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Mr. Jaromír Dvořák – Škoda Spartak.

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Mr. Pavel Jambor, Žatec. www – other cars

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Mr. Ondřej Hubený – Škoda Spartak.

Sending you photos of my Spartak – this is the initial state. I hope by autumn 2007 the photos will look better. :-)

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Museum MB – Škoda Spartak.

Mr. Martin Kohoutek, Prague – Škoda Spartak.

Mr. Martin Jungmann, Liberec – Škoda Spartak.

Egypt, 2008 – Škoda Spartak.

Mr. Miroslav Pešek – Škoda Spartak, 1958. 57,000 honest km driven. Bought from the first owner, stood for seven years as a showroom decoration at Škoda.

I’ve owned it since 2005. Original paint, only the fenders and sills were replaced by the first owner – probably unnecessarily! The doors still have the factory plastic sheets inside. I take it out at most twice a year, do the technical check in summer, and then back to the heated garage. :-)

Unknown.

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Mr. Adam Michalewicz, Poland – Škoda Spartak.

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Mr. Milan Filip, Lhota pod Libčany – Škoda 440. Sending photos of my Spartak, which I’ve just finished using your spare parts. Filip.

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Unknown – Máchovo Lake, 2011.

Mr. Janos Szeberenyi, Budapest, Hungary – Škoda Spartak, 1956. After restoration.

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Mr. Pavel Chrbolka – Škoda Spartak. Under restoration 2012.

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I bought the car in the Podbrdy region; it stood for years behind a barn, and squirrels probably cracked nuts inside. The interior was full of shells.

Mr. Liudmil Deyanov, Sofia, Bulgaria – Škoda Spartak. “Hallo Vaclav, this is my other car :) Kind regards, Liudmil 2012.”

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Mr. Tomáš Panáček, Napajedla – Škoda Spartak 440 (970), 1959. “Boženka.” I bought Boženka in 1997 for 6,000 CZK. I’m the third owner. In 1998, as a 21-year-old, I did a small renovation. At that time, there was little time and money, so I stored her in a garage. From time to time, I started her, inflated the tires, and dreamed that one day I’d give her a proper restoration. Time flies – I got married, have a family – and I’m telling myself it’s time to begin before the dream fades. I’m saving money, buying parts, and getting ready for the big day.

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Mr. Tomáš Uhrin, Vráble, Slovakia – Škoda Spartak. Restoration 2012. “Thank you for your helpfulness, I’m sending a few pictures of my Spartak before and during restoration. Best regards, T. Uhrin.”

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Original condition before renovation.

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Mr. Martin Holub, Liberec – Škoda Spartak.

Mr. Lubomír Tresner, Brno – Tractor. It’s not a vintage vehicle in the traditional sense. It’s a small tractor I built during the communist era in the basement of an apartment block. After finishing it, I had to disassemble it (basement, 60 cm doors) and carry it outside, where I reassembled it. The axles are two Spartak differentials turned against each other, engine also Spartak, 1:5 gear ratio. Steering is done with levers – by braking the wheels. It has great power, but due to the rigid axle, traction transfer is poor. I’m currently modifying the drive shafts to better follow the terrain. In 25 years, it’s done a lot of work, mainly hauling wood from the forest. This year, I’m making the first major modification since its construction.

One more experience: the Spartak engine is fantastically designed. One winter I forgot to drain the water (I don’t use antifreeze). At our cottage in Vysočina, it was -25°C, and the engine survived – only the frost plugs under the valve cover popped out. After tapping them back in and changing the oil, the engine still runs today. Best regards and may your enthusiasm for restoring beautiful classics never fade. Lubomír Tresner, Brno.

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Mr. Renier Roebroecks, Lanaken – Veldwezelt, Belgium – Škoda Spartak.

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Jan Lukáš, Oldřichovice – Škoda Spartak 445. 2013. I’ve loved cars since childhood, mainly thanks to my grandfather, who used to take me to classic car meets and the museum in Kopřivnice. He knew every car and could talk about them passionately. After getting my driver’s license, I fell for cars too — first a Škoda 125, then a 136GL, which I restored and enjoyed the rear-wheel-drive experience.

2014 – the nearly complete chassis is waiting for a shipment from Pragos. All bearings replaced, felt rings substituted with seals, driveshaft newly balanced. That’s about all I managed this year. :-)

2014 – engine after complete overhaul, built mostly from unused parts. Only the block and reconditioned head (modified for unleaded fuel) remain original.

After buying the Octavia TDI, I initially enjoyed driving a modern car, but over time I started to miss the older one. Living in a village with a well-equipped workshop at home made the decision easy. Eventually, I found a Spartak for sale in Zlín by chance.

My joy was even greater when I found out it was model 445. After a short consideration, I bought it and brought it home on March 1, 2011. The condition is visible from the photos – a decent base for renovation, which I take as a test of my skills. :-)

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2011.

Mr. Jean-Claude Lequy, Vinzelles, France – Škoda 450.

Mr. Pavel Dražka, Sušice – Škoda Spartak.

Mr. Bunghardt Gergő Úr, Tatabánya, Hungary – Škoda Spartak 1958. 2014.

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Mr. Vít Janda, Vrbno pod Pradědem – Škoda Spartak.

Mr. Marcel Švajcr, Dobřany – Škoda Spartak. 2014. I bought it in rather poor condition. I tried to keep it original. Sending a few photos from the restoration process.

Purchase.

Mr. Lukáš Bláha, Žihle – Škoda 445. 2015. I've been restoring it for three years.

Mr. Jiří Kopka, Trnava – Škoda Spartak. The first car I bought was a Spartak, around 1983, for about 2100 Kčs. Since then, some time has passed. Six years ago, I went to buy a Škoda 110 R but instead brought home a Spartak. Surprisingly, it’s in much better condition than the first one. It probably really has about 80,000 km on it. After removing the valve cover, I found unrounded adjustment screw edges — like new. I disassembled the body; all bolts loosened easily. So disassemble, clean, repair, adjust, and head to the technical inspection. It has license plates in deposit but valid — I made sure last year. This is what it looked like when I brought it home and washed it. Once I finish the chassis thanks to your parts, I’ll send photos.

Mr. Martin Lukáč, Prešov, Slovakia – Škoda 440 Spartak, 1959.

Mrs. Ruth Johnson, Dereham, Norfolk, United Kingdom – Škoda Spartak. 2016. Ruth Johnson sent us photos of the car she bought and discovered that we were the previous owners! We had no idea it ended up in the UK. Great news – what a small world! Apparently, it’s the only one in all of Great Britain! – Václav Vaněček.

Fog lights by Pragos.

2016 – My Spartak looks beautiful among other classics. Today I took it for a drive so people in Norfolk could see it. We drove slowly, a maximum of 90 km/h. Then I took the MG Midget and went on the A47 motorway – top speed 128! Such fun! My current Audi A6 handles it easily, but in a classic, you feel the speed. It’s great to see all my cars together. The Triumph Spitfire is my first love, but the Spartak is incredibly beautiful. We’re registered for Skodafest 2016, and I believe it will draw attention.

Mr. Jonáš Biro, Prague – Škoda Spartak. 2016.

Mr. Ladislav Zilcher, Žatec – Tractor from Škoda. I inherited a homemade small tractor. It rested in a barn for 30 years. Engine and gearbox from Spartak, second gearbox and rear axle of Russian origin. After changing the oil and filters, the engine turned over twice and started. Immeasurable beauty.

Mr. Bohumil Hrubý, Malonty. Sending a few photos of our cars.

Mr. Gergő Bunghardt, Tatabánya, Hungary – Škoda Spartak.

1958.

1963.

1978.

Mr. Jakub Petr, Čelákovice – Škoda Spartak. I bought a 1957 Spartak. It came from Bohemia, restoration completed in 2011, purchased in Slovakia.

Mr. Jiří Mareš, Lanškroun – Škoda 455. It’s actually a Spartak 445 and there’s not much to show yet (see attached 14-day-old photo). License plates in deposit.

Mr. Milan Vician, Štěpánov – Škoda Spartak 440. Sending a photo of a newly imported (19 Nov 2016) Spartak 440 bought on Aukro. Best regards, Milan Vician.

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Mr. Jan Plas, Blovice – Škoda Spartak.

Mr. Bengt Thelin, Klippan, Sweden – Škoda Spartak.

Mr. Peter Benovic, Gresten, Austria – Škoda Spartak 440, 1957.

Mr. František Frühwirt, Rouchovany – Škoda Spartak.

Mr. Milan Vilgocký, Český Těšín – Škoda Spartak.

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Mr. Jiří Karásek, Brno – Škoda Spartak.

Mr. Karel Hart, Karlovy Vary – Škoda Spartak 445, 1958. Our Spartak 445 export, 1958. Except for the color (originally red), everything is original.

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Sending photos of our Spartak 445 export model year 1958 from the rear. Now also sending one from the front. During the winter, I’m working on the rear axle, as you know from my order. I may need more parts from you. Regards, Karel Hart.

Mrs. Veronika Ježková, Třebechovice pod Orebem – Škoda Spartak. Attaching photos from the restoration. If everything goes well, I hope to hit the streets with my family this year. :-)

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Mr. Pavel Píše, Jeseník – Škoda Spartak.

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Mr. Al Cino Elyseu, Merceana, Portugal – Škoda 440 Spartak, 1958. My current passion is a 1958 Spartak 440.

Mr. Vojtěch Šimeček, Štítina – Škoda Spartak.

Mr. Lukáš Drnec, Jinošov – Škoda Spartak.

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Mr. Artur Stoja, Kaňovice – Škoda Š440, 1956. Final touches.

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Mr. Radomír Končický, Česká Kamenice – Škoda Š445, 1957. Sending more photos and a video of the 1957 Spartak: YouTube.

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Mr. Bob Marcelis, Goirle, Netherlands – Škoda Spartak, 1956.

Mr. Milan Holinka, Nový Hrádek – Škoda Spartak, 1956. Most of the parts needed for the restoration I got from you — they’d be hard to find elsewhere. Besides my own car, I also restored a Spartak chassis for a colleague. I’m sending photos from the paint shop and the finished car at home. Thank you for your work and effort — wishing you continued success! Thanks for the photos and the compliment — another car saved! Your colleague can be proud of you. Congratulations on saving two classics!

Sending a photo of the Spartak chassis for which the parts are intended. The body is already in the paint shop. Another car saved from extinction. Ninth series, 1956.

The restoration is underway – the frame was stripped and will be sandblasted before painting. The next photo shows finished leaf springs. Without your store, the restoration would be tough. Thanks and good luck. – M. Holinka.

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Mr. Miloš Hendrichovský, Široké, Slovakia – Škoda Spartak. Restoring the Spartak from a complete wreck. Photos of its current state attached.

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Mr. Radovan B., Prague – Tractor. I’m sending a photo of my darling, which my little grandson calls “the Audi.” I inherited it from my uncle, who loved these homemade tractors. The engine, gearboxes, and axle come from a Spartak. It still needs fine-tuning – the water pump leaks, the brakes are more symbolic, and the accelerator pump is just for show. It tried to run on three cylinders, but I talked it out of that. Now it sounds like a thoroughbred. The vacuum control now works, and I’ll fine-tune the steering with its half-turn play. Well, how could you not love it? :-)