Only 333 pieces are to be manufactured.
-Skoda's model series was a very sturdy and successful small car.
-This series was first unveiled in 1934. Equipped with a 995cc 4-stroke engine with an output of 20hp, the car was able to accelerate up to 85km/h.
-The body made of a mixed structure of wood and steel meets the needs of the people at the time. A year later, further development continued, with the introduction of the [420 Rapid] type with a powerful 26hp drive.
-In the same year, Skoda also released a derivative [418 Popular], which was equipped only with an 18hp engine. In addition, version [420 Popular] was introduced in 1934 and equipped with the original drive of 995 cc and 20hp.
-Up to 20 copies (17 copies in other sources) were fitted with aerodynamically designed bodywork at the factory, whereas the smaller cars sold at the dealership had a standard body.
-Instead of the usual steel plate, aluminum was used, and the shape was impressive. The small, two-seater car has a rounded and harmonious body that is closed with small tail fins.
-With two small hook-out flaps mounted at the side window height, the engine took in cooling air from a large radiator grill that was seamlessly mounted and side air intakes.
-It's out of common sense, but I decided to omit the trunk and store two spare tires at the rear.
-To date, little is known about the background, purpose and whereabouts of the manufacture of these vehicles.
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )