1985 Skoda Rapid Garde 120

skodanorman · 8 July, 2014

For Sale: 1985 Skoda Rapid Garde 120

Advertising this on behalf of David McKinney (DaveRapid). As you may well know Dave is the go-to man for old Skodas so if there is anything that has needed doing on these cars it has been done by the best guy in the business.

The particular Rapid is very rare, being an early Garde model. I can think of only a handful left in the UK and to my knowledge there are only another 2 on the road. This example was rescued and restored in 2005. The body was welded up with new sills fitted. A new bonnet was fitted too before a full respray in glorious yellow. Since then the car has been used sparingly and well maintained.

It is currently running a Favorit 136 engine through the original 4 speed gearbox. The engine is the only modification. Unfortunately, someone recently reversed into the car and damaged the front wing as can be seen in the pictures. However, a new wing and a pot of paint are included in the sale. Let me tell you know; these wings are very hard to find and I personally sourced the panel in question direct from Czech.

The mileometer reads 38,808 miles and the car is MOT'd until March 2015 and it will be taxed for 6 months too.

The price for this rare piece of Skoda history? A barely sane £1600.

If you like like to know more then please message me.

As found in 2005: