Skoda Cars: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Škoda Octavia - The first one: 1959-1971

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This book explores the history of Czechoslovak car design through the Škoda Octavia, an Eastern European model comparable to Western cars such as the Ford Anglia and Triumph Herald. Introduced in 1959, the Octavia became a symbol of mass mobility in Czechoslovakia, with more than 360.000 vehicles produced.

Built with solid materials and careful engineering, the Octavia gained a strong reputation for reliability, low running costs, and good performance. Despite political pressure, including influence from the Communist Party, Škoda's engineers created a car that met everyday needs and achieved notable success in motorsport, winning the Monte Carlo Rally from 1961 to 1963.

Beyond competition, the Octavia's technical quality and durability secured its status as a national icon. It remained competitive in domestic rallies and often outperformed rivals such as the Lada. Richly illustrated with photographs, drawings, and technical tables, the book examines the Octavia's design, political context, and lasting legacy.

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Author:	Miroslav Synek
Details:	128 pages, 8.25 x 5.9 x 2.01 in (21 x 15 x 5.1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	extensively illustrated
Language:	English
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2026)
ISBN:	9781836440406

Skoda : Driven by Design

Skoda is one of the oldest car manufacturers in the world, founded in 1895 by Vaclav Klement and Vaclav Laurin. Initially, the company was named after its founders, but its headquarters have always been in Mlada Boleslav, northeast of Prague.
Skoda is known for its emotional and modern designs, from the hand-built Skoda 860 (1929-1933) and the Skoda Popular Monte Carlo (1935-1938) to the Skoda Octavia Combi (1961-1971).
On April 16, 1991, "Skoda Automobil AG" became part of the Volkswagen Group. Despite this change, the brand's essence remains the same: Skodas inspire dreams, offering a unique approach to mobility by highlighting the creativity behind automotive innovation.

This book is a captivating read for car enthusiasts and design experts alike.

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Details:	176 pages, 9.25 x 11.6 in (23.5 x 29.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	105 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	teNeues Publishing UK Ltd (GB, 2017)
ISBN:	9783961710034

Škoda - L'exception tchèque

Unlike most Eastern brands created by bureaucratic decisions during the Iron Curtain era, Škoda has always been driven by engineers, technicians, and workers passionate about automobiles. Indeed, Škoda is one of the oldest car manufacturers in Europe. Before the war, its cars represented the luxury of Bohemia and the prestige of Prague.
Richly illustrated with historical documents and photos of models, this book will appeal to both automotive history enthusiasts and those interested in rare and original cars.

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Author:	Benjamin Cuq
Details:	210 pages, 12.8 x 9.8 x 0.98 in (32.5 x 25 x 2.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	many b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	Les Editions de Paris (F, 2021)
ISBN:	9782846213103

Skoda Superb - A New Era

This book is elegantly designed, much like the car it presents. It includes high-quality photographs organized into extensive galleries, followed by essential information about the model - the "Superb" dossier - and a detailed history of the Skoda brand, tracing its 120-year legacy. It offers an in-depth look at the Skoda Superb.

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Author:	Jürgen Lewandowski
Details:	120 pages, 11.8 x 10.8 x 0.71 in (30 x 27.5 x 1.8 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	63 color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH (D, 2015)
ISBN:	9783667102331

Samochody osobowe i dostawcze Škoda 1929-1991

This is the first volume of a richly illustrated two-part monograph on Škoda passenger and light commercial vehicles produced between 1929 and 1991.
It presents both series-production cars and prototypes, with an overview of their development history, design evolution, technical details, and operational information.
Each model is supported by numerous photographs, many of which have not been published before.

The monograph covers a wide range of vehicles, from the pre-war luxury Škoda 860 limousine to the popular front-wheel-drive Favorit, Forman, and Pick-up models. These later vehicles marked the end of Škoda's independent development before the company became part of Volkswagen AG in 1991.

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Author:	Marek Kuc
Details:	208 pages, 7.9 x 5.9 x 0.39 in (20 x 15 x 1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	395 photos
Language:	Polish
Publisher:	Wydawnictwa Komunikacji i Łączności WKŁ (PL, 2024)
ISBN:	9788320620795