Škoda Felicia (1959–1964)

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The Škoda Felicia is an automobile which was produced by AZNP from 1959 to 1964.[1]

Škoda Felicia (1959–1964)
Overview
ManufacturerAZNP
Production1959–1964
AssemblyKvasiny, Czechoslovakia
Body and chassis
Body style2-door convertible
LayoutFR layout
RelatedŠkoda Octavia (1959-1971)
Powertrain
Engine1.1 L I4
1.2 L I4
Chronology
PredecessorŠkoda 450
SuccessorNil

The Felicia was introduced in 1959 as a 2-door convertible, replacing the Škoda 450. Able to seat five persons, it was equipped with a folding hood and a plastic hardtop.[2] Styling is similar to that of the contemporary Škoda Octavia. The Felicia was offered only with a 1089 cc (37 kW) four-cylinder engine however a Felicia Super model was introduced in 1961 powered by a larger 1221 cc (40 kW) four-cylinder.[3]

The Felicia was exported to Western Europe and North America. A total of 14,863 Felicias were produced.[1] The Felicia name was resurrected by Škoda in 1994 for a new model Škoda Felicia.

Škoda Felicia (1959–1964)
Škoda Felicia (1959–1964) with hardtop

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