Škoda Felicia (1959–1964) Explained

Škoda Felicia (1959-1964)
Manufacturer:AZNP
Body Style:2-door convertible
Engine:1.1 L I4
1.2 L I4
Layout:FR layout
Predecessor:Škoda 450
Successor:Nil
Production:1959 to 1964
Related:Škoda Octavia (1959-1971)

The Škoda Felicia is an automobile which was produced by AZNP from 1959 to 1964.[1]

The Felicia was introduced in 1959 as a 2-door convertible, replacing the Škoda 450. Able to seat five persons, it was equipped with a folding hood and a plastic hardtop.[2] Styling is similar to that of the contemporary Škoda Octavia. The Felicia was offered only with a 1089 cc (37 kW) four-cylinder engine however a Felicia Super model was introduced in 1961 powered by a larger 1221 cc (40 kW) four-cylinder.[3]

The Felicia was exported to Western Europe and North America. A total of 14,863 Felicias were produced.[1] The Felicia name was resurrected by Škoda in 1994 for a new model Škoda Felicia.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.czech100.com/?lang=en&page=icons&id=50 ŠKODA FELICIA, 1959—1964 at www.czech100.com
  2. https://www.flickr.com/photos/hugo90/4423637140/in/pool-1592900@N25/ Škoda Felicia sales brochure at www.flickr.com
  3. http://en.skoda-club.net/model/skoda-felicia-1959-1964-31 Škoda Felicia (1959-1964) at en.skoda-club.net