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After going through pictures and records of previous Lemons events, I haven't seen or heard mention of anybody entering anything made by Skoda.
Anyone here ever considering entering one? We've found an '87 Skoda 120 GLS for $200, and are thinking about entering it, if it runs well enough.
I can't find much information (In English, that is) on the damned things, but it looks like it'd be a fun little oddball, albeit slow (1174 Crazy CC's).
Skoda? You're SO in. Oh, and yeah, you'd be the first.
Yes, enter it!
I know a guy in the Czech Republic who might be able to help you get parts.
Haha, good to hear such support. I appreciate that Murilee, we'll see if we can get the thing home, and then I may just take you up on that!
Guess it's time to think up a team name.
Mmm, pre-capitalism Skoda, yeah you'll be fine comrade.
Mmm, pre-capitalism Skoda, yeah you'll be fine comrade.
As long as we don't crack the head when the overly-complex cooling system breaks...
Update Time: We've officially got the Skoda on hold, and will be picking it up after Christmas. Time to get the snow-shovels and a tractor out!
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Hooray, Lemons Škoda! I've been investigating the possibility of importing a Škoda of my own (early 70s 110R, see below), but I fear the California DMV would put me in a Kafka novel... which, of course, is totally appropriate when you drive a Czech car.
Aaaah, the 100 series are pretty nice (Dare I say it - cute) little cars. Bit of a different radiator setup in those versus the 120 we've got, but ultimately the same engine. They just bored it out to by 174cc's and stuck a 5 speed on the back of it...
I can't wait to rip around with it on some ice. The RR configuration ought to make for fun times.
awesome. i've been keeping an eye out for a skoda.
I always liked Skodas can't wait to see one at Lemons!
Looking forward to seeing it. Speaking of Czech cars I had a chance to buy a Tatra for $600 many years ago. Now that's a way to make yourself a Lemons legend, hard to beat an air-cooled rear-engine V-8!
Last time I saw on of those it was on a highway just north of Toronto, burning fiercely....a common problem at the time
Last time I saw on of those it was on a highway just north of Toronto, burning fiercely....a common problem at the time
Let's hope that doesn't happen to us...knock on wood...
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