Škoda Felicia Super
Year of Manufacture: 1964
Power: 55 hp
Displacement: 1,221 cm3
Number of Cylinders/Valves: 4/2
Weight: 895 kg
Condition: good
Catalogue Number: 104
Škoda Felicia Super
The Škoda Felicia Super was born in Kvasiny already at the end of 1959 (development lasted about a year and a half) and followed the preceding Škoda 450 model. It was first presented in March 1959 at the Leipzig Motor Show.
The greatest paradox is that even after more than 60 years, it remains a fact that this very Felicia Super is actually the last serially produced convertible of the Škoda brand. Therefore, it still enjoys the reputation of a legend and evokes proper enthusiasm and admiration from fans of beautiful cars wherever it appears.
Nimble Convertible
The original Felicia remained in production until 1964, during which the original 1,089 cm³ engine was replaced in the last 3 years by a larger 1,221 cm³ engine. This engine was 5 horsepower more powerful, totaling 55 hp, which is why the Felicia earned the epithet ‘Super’. The engines were, of course, typical OHV design for Škoda at that time. The car could reach a top speed of 135 km/h and realistically consumed about 9 liters of leaded gasoline per 100 kilometers.
The base of the car was identical to the concurrently produced Škoda Octavia sedans. However, at its time, the car was at a very good level and had some progressive design solutions.
A great curiosity was the possibility of two roofs for the car. The standard fabric roof could be complemented by a fixed fiberglass roof, instantly transforming the car into a beautiful coupe suitable for year-round use.
Timeless Legacy
The Škoda Felicia Super is simply the embodiment of automotive pleasure. Sixty years ago, the Czech industry was truly very advanced, and if it weren’t for the dark parts of our history, everything could have been very different. One is literally fascinated by the materials used. Everything is made either of quality metal, leather, or plastic. The car was also highly sought after abroad, so part of the production was exported. And its price there was not small at all!
And some details? For example, mechanical controls for the wipers, indicators, or the cleverly designed heating system can only be perceived as the cherry on such a timeless automobile. It is a pity that so few have survived to this day in their original condition.
Even today, meetings of these beautiful cars are held, where very valuable vehicles in original condition with just a patina of years of use can be seen. On the other hand, today there are also shiny cars after complete restoration, which are probably in better condition than when they originally left the factory!
The car in our collection is very rare. As can be seen in the attached photographs, the original owner subjected it to extensive “tuning” modifications and in its time won competitions for modified cars with it. That is why it is left in this modified state and demonstrates that the creativity of the Czech people knows no bounds.
