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A mix of various information, documents, and interesting items related to Škoda vehicles and vintage cars in general. Here you will find period price lists and catalogs, technical data (torque specifications, timing adjustment), service books, accessories (fog lights, mirrors, alarms), information about trailers and camping tents, Autoklub ČSR documents, period presentations of the Škoda brand, and other archival materials and curiosities from the post-war Czechoslovak automotive production era.
Timing adjustment for Škoda 100–120, 1200–3. A frequent question answered by Mr. Valtoš – thank you.
Continuation – difference in oil pressure between Škoda 1203 (full-flow filter) and Škoda Octavia (felt filter). Practically none, only different relief valve locations: Octavia’s is on the engine block, 1203’s is in the oil pan. Note by Mr. Valtoš.
What didn’t make it to the TV show “Bakaláři” – the story of Miloš Novotný about his Škoda 1202. He tells about buying it, travels across Europe, and curious experiences with the car. A long tale of repairs, adventures, and encounters during trips to Bulgaria, France, and Italy.
Alarm 1971 – connected to the horn, which activates when the car is shaken according to the adjustment screw setting. Horn stops after approx. 10 s. Price 62 Kčs.
Emblem – source Mr. Viktor Lorenc, Prague. Temporary engine block casting at the V. I. Lenin Works in Plzeň due to production capacity alignment. The experiment was later discontinued at the export department’s request. Information verified by a witness; record stored in the Škoda Auto Mladá Boleslav archive.