Spotted today at the Goodwood Breakfast Club, a 1962 Skoda Octavia Combi in original unrestored condition. According to the driver it is one of only 7 of these cars in the UK.

This is the first time I've see on of these in the flesh and it is rather remisicent of a Volvo Amazon. Although the Gear positioning was rather unusual. It looks like a mirror image with 1st is top right and 4th is where 2nd would be on a modern car.

Just completed 1000 mile trip from Prague to Gosport and now up for sale to raise money for The Haven Childrens Centre in Gosport.

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I have no connection with The centre or the driver, but I thought someone on here may be interested.

If you want more information I suggest you contact The Haven Centre on (01329) 232095

looks lovely and I am sure some enthusiast will pick it up

Isn't that a beauty.

I seem to remember seeing a post or something about the trip in this car taking place.

Glad to see it made it back ok.

Only ever seen one other in the flesh and that belongs to DieselDarren on here.

Phil

How much do they want for it or is it going to auction? I bet that will make strong money from a collector or museum though the reverse gate of the box may take some time to get used to

Edited 3 December, 201213 yr by Matt Bodycombe

Hello!

 

So I am aware that this is a 12 year old thread that I've stumbled across however, the Skoda in question is now mine! If any of you here are still active, I don't suppose you know anything of the history of the car or who owned it? The fella I bought it off was a bit of a wheeler dealer type and didn't know all that much about it unfortunately... although you'll be glad to hear its still on the road, and just needs a little TLC, as I plan to drive it for a visit back to its home in Czechia some day

You lucky guy! Although left-hand-drive, it'll be a real eye-turner! 

That's great that it's still going...   What are your plans for it?

4 hours ago, Andyroo! said:

You lucky guy! Although left-hand-drive, it'll be a real eye-turner! 

Indeed! Already had a few comments at the small number of meets I've been to with it - not many people heard of them before in the UK!

 

4 hours ago, skomaz said:

That's great that it's still going...   What are your plans for it?

As far as I can work out it's been on the road continuously since it was registered in 1962 - got copies of all the old inspection paperwork and passed every 2 years until it was imported to the UK. I think I basically just want to keep it going, and get some use out of it - my only other car is an SLK so this works great for moving stuff 😛 It's all a bit tatty, outside and in, but functional, so I'll just keep it around as a rolling restoration I reckon