ASPA (car) explained

Příbramská strojírna a slévárna
Type:Joint-stock company
Industry:Automotive
Foundation:1924
Defunct:1929
Location City:Příbram
Location Country:Czech Republic
Products:Automobiles

Příbramská strojírna a slévárna was a Czech automobile manufacturer, a successor to the Stelka.[1] [2]

History

The company was founded in Příbram. It started producing automobiles in 1924 under the brand name, ASPA. Production ended in 1929.

Vehicles

The first model was powered by the four-cylinder engine of the Ford Model T. Another model, referred to as Type B 5/15 HP,[3] 5/14 HP or Type B depending on the source, had a water-cooled four-cylinder engine with 1327cc displacement and an output of 15 hp. The engine had OHV valve timing, magneto ignition, a Bosch starter and a four-speed gearbox. The engine drove the rear wheels and weighted 650 kg. The open four-seater had only one door. 40 examples of this model were produced. Delivery vans and ambulances were also offered.

In 1926, the M 7/24 HP was introduced. Powered by a four-cylinder engine with 75 mm bore and 110 mm stroke and a displacement of 1944cc.

In 1933, 30 passenger cars, 4 vans, 1 bus and 1 ambulance of this manufacturer were registered in Czechoslovakia.

Literature

Notes and References

  1. Book: Linz . Harald H. . Schrader . Halwart . Die Internationale Automobil-Enzyklopädie . 2008 . United Soft Media Verlag . München . 9783803298768.
  2. Book: Georgano . George Nick . The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile, Volume 1 A–F. . 2001 . Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers . 82 . Chicago . 1-57958-293-1.
  3. Book: Šuman-Hreblay . Marián. . Encyklopedie automobilů : české a slovenské osobní automobily od roku 1815 do současnosti . 2007 . Computer Press . Brno . 978-80-251-1587-9 . Vyd. 1 . Czech.