Ooo, that is nice to see.

I have sat in one of those old Skoda Octavias at the Skoda graveyard in Bridgwater.

Wouldn't be a bad place to go and salvage some parts.

Also they have a turbo charged Estelle (I think that is what it was) Not OTR unfortunately but still interesting to see the history

Guys, all I meant was that, when I think of John giving an Austin/Morris 1100/1300 a "d@mned good thrashing" with a small tree, I think of the "Gourmet Night" episode of Fawlty Towers, rather than of Clockwise.

at the Skoda graveyard in Bridgwater.

Tell me more please, where in Bridgewater?????

Graham

blue one looks much better in BIG pix mate

LOL

Tell me more please, where in Bridgewater?????

Graham

I've heard people from the owners club refer to this semi mythical place

Apparantly it was a franchised main dealer back in good old days.

Any older car that came in as a trade in, simply got stored around the back

Some cars have been there over 20 years.

I seem to recall that despite offers, the owner simply won't sell anything.

I'm in that area next week, so I'd like to have a scout around myself.

I heard exactly the same thing Darren, sad really, especially as there's meant to be 3 S110R's in there, 1 of them being a Pickup conversion

there's meant to be 3 S110R's in there, 1 of them being a Pickup conversion

:confused:

Nice pics , I have a little mini-Brochure of that shape Octavia...

PS since we are on the subject of old Skodas , I snapped this beastie about 12-15 years ago at a local Classic car show (way way before I bought my 1st Skoda , I liked them back then too) .................1963 Felicia Cabriolet.

Duncan Its great to see the car in this old photo i was there the blue rapid on the right was mine! the felicia was owned by the late Les Vause great guy

gcr31463 mentions about an old Octy in "On the Buses".

The three films made for cinema were shown on Bank Holiday Monday and in Mutiny on the Buses there is one passing Stan's bus as he goes to Windsor Safari park.

Beautiful cars, and the Super Saloon is just lovely.

But No. No no no. They do not resemble a Volvo PV 544, not even a tiny bit:

The 1960 Simca Aronde on the other hand:

Duncan Its great to see the car in this old photo i was there the blue rapid on the right was mine! the felicia was owned by the late Les Vause great guy

Yes I remember him , he made the front page of the Berwick Advertiser with that car (i think he had the piccy cut out on the board in front of his car) I also remember the green S110R he had (IIRC it was an 'S' reg) I used to see that going around Berwick too back in the day. The cars are now in the hands of an enthusiast based in the Newcastle area I beleive , and the Felicia is being restored. (I think the guy was on here-username of 'oldfelisia' or something) Its a shame the Skoda Club no longer take cars to the BVAC show , (now held at Thirlstane Castle in Lauder)

Beautiful cars, and the Super Saloon is just lovely.

But No. No no no. They do not resemble a Volvo PV 544, not even a tiny bit:

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The 1960 Simca Aronde on the other hand:

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I meant the rear 3/4 view of the PV vs the Octy estate. I totally agree about the front views.

Not altogether convinced, PVs were evereywhere during my childhood (although dad drove a Chevrolet 1954 and later on a Studebaker 1961):

If a Volvo, then the Amazon Estate:

I'm sure I've seen a PV estate too; it was that, rather than the sedan that I was thinking of. Don't ask me to find photos though, cos I've only ever seen one or 2, and they were both in mags, or when I was driving the other way.

Oh yes, there was a PV estate as well, marvellous car for builders, electricians and so on - lots of room - the PV445 or, later, the "Duet". And I agree - there's something about its rear end that comes close to the old Octavia estate:

But it had double doors at the rear, hinged left and right - as on an old Bedford van.

There are a few original Octy's in the Czech Republic still in use.

The last time we were in there in Plzen in our Octy before we changed to a Superb, a red combi pulled in near us at the supermarket.

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gcr31463 mentions about an old Octy in "On the Buses".

The three films made for cinema were shown on Bank Holiday Monday and in Mutiny on the Buses there is one passing Stan's bus as he goes to Windsor Safari park.

Cheers I'll have to make a note of that for next time they show it!

Beautiful cars, and the Super Saloon is just lovely.

But No. No no no. They do not resemble a Volvo PV 544, not even a tiny bit:

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The 1960 Simca Aronde on the other hand:

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Actually it was the Volvo Amazon I was thinking of,

I just assumed that the other poster had got the correct model name.

Just a bit of an update ...

The blue saloon had a pre-mot check ther other day.

3 bulbs, wipers & poor brakes were the only issues highlighted.

I've called in today & dropped some parts off for it,

so hopefully on the road soon.

The red combi, is almost ready for the bodyshop,

for a full glass out respray.

Thanks for all the kind comments.

cheers ... Darren

loving the cars, Darren!

I'd like one of the old skool skodas... but we've already got 4 cars on my drive and another 2 up at my mum's

I hope there will be a pic update when the respray is done?

love the blue one always fancied an old car to tinker about with but haven't got the time or the money.

I hope there will be a pic update when the respray is done?

Definately!

loving the cars, Darren!

I'd like one of the old skool skodas... but we've already got 4 cars on my drive and another 2 up at my mum's

Simple solution Caz

Move to a house with a LONGER driveway!!!

Latest news ....

The blue one is in the MOT station as I type.

I'm going to collect it (on a trailer tomorrow)

so keep your eyes peeled (& cameras to hand)

if you're out & about between Royston & Scunthorpe.

A weekend of tinkering (& polishing) lies ahead!

Yipee !!!!