Archives
Archives – a collection of period documents, technical reports, test protocols, and internal factory notes related to the development and production of Škoda Octavia cars. Among them are foreign evaluations from the USA, the UK, and Germany, internal instructions for engine and chassis adjustments, records of noise and fuel consumption tests, and detailed technical specifications of various models. These materials beautifully illustrate the era and the dedication of engineers who continuously worked to improve the cars.
Dealer report in the USA (1959)
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Report from a British dealer about the upcoming Octavia (around 1964)
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Evaluation of Octavia from Germany (1959)
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Reinforced bumper (1959)
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Report after start of production – Octavia, probably Combi (1961)
Paint and upholstery – Octavia model 1963
Elimination of higher oil consumption – Felicia, 1201–2, instruction 206, year 1964
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Braking distances – Octavia, 1961
Noise measurements – Octavia, 1959
Interior noise – Octavia, model 1961.
Front axle – Octavia from 6th series, 1961
Electric fuel pump near tank – instruction 147, 1960
Acceleration – Škoda 455 = Octavia TS1200, 1961
Exhaust gases – Škoda 455 = Octavia TS1200, 1961
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Ignition timing – Škoda 455 = Octavia TS1200, 1961
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Centrifugal governor – Škoda 455 = Octavia TS1200, 1961.
Accuracy of the speedometer and odometer – Škoda 455 = Octavia TS1200, 1961
Fuel consumption – Škoda 455 = Octavia TS1200, 1961
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Comparison of grilles 1961/62 and cooling – Škoda 455 = Octavia TS1200, 1961
Vehicle inspection from production – Škoda 455 = Octavia TS1200, 1961
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List of tools, instruments, and spare parts for export – Škoda 455 = Octavia TS1200, 1961
Climbing ability – Škoda 455 = Octavia TS1200, 1961
Fuel consumption – Octavia Super, 1961
Speedometer and odometer accuracy – type 985, 1960
Front axle stiffness – Octavia, 1960
Rear axle stiffness – Octavia, 1960.
Start of production – Octavia type with coil springs, 1959
Improvements – Octavia Combi, model 1963
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Tightening torques – Octavia, Felicia, 1958
Test – introduction – Octavia Combi type 985, 1971
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Steering – reconstruction, toe-in as a function of suspension – Octavia Combi 985/1961–1960
Fuel consumption – Octavia Combi 985/1961–1960
Accuracy of the speedometer and odometer – Octavia Combi 985/1961–1960
Front axle stiffness – Octavia Combi 985/1961–1960
Visibility from the car – Octavia Combi, 1960
Visibility from the car – Octavia, 1960.
Svazarm tests newly homologated model – Octavia Super, 1963
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Summary and description of technical improvements and reconstructions of cars – Octavia model 1963
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