Škoda Felicia (1959–1964)

Škoda Felicia (1959–1964)
Overview
Manufacturer	AZNP
Production	1959–1964
Assembly	Kvasiny, Czechoslovakia
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door convertible
Layout	FR layout
Related	Škoda Octavia (1959-1971)
Powertrain
Engine	1.1 L I4 1.2 L I4
Chronology
Predecessor	Škoda 450
Successor	Nil

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.

Škoda Felicia (1959–1964)

Škoda Felicia (1959–1964) with hardtop

References

1. ŠKODA FELICIA, 1959—1964 at www.czech100.com Retrieved on 31 May 2011
2. Škoda Felicia sales brochure at www.flickr.com Retrieved on 31 May 2011
3. Škoda Felicia (1959-1964) at en.skoda-club.net Retrieved on 31 May 2011