Skoda 1100 OHC cars took part in Leningrad race for racing cars and finished 1st and 2nd. It happened sometimes between 1959 and 1963. Does anybody have more details about this race - exact date, track, results, other starters, ev. any picture from it? Thank you.
Skoda 1100 OHC in Leningrad race
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Posted 27 December 2004 - 13:54
The results of that race are known now, so the only thing to ask are the technical data of Škoda 1100 OHC sportscars. I only know that their engines had two camshafts in the cylinder head and were based on mass-production Škoda Felicia units. Their volume was 1089 cc, power was 92 hp. This is all what I know. Can anyone add anything? Thanks in advance.
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Posted 27 December 2004 - 15:21
Was it still the same mechanics (engine, chassis etc.), that was used already in the early thirties?
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Posted 28 December 2004 - 13:51
Wouldn't this be the car that Duncan Rabagliati used to own (1 of the 2 anyway), that I think sold to Skoda UK at the auction of his cars?
Some photos here (and Czech text!)
http://www.tuning.cz...ALY/1100ohc.htm
Some photos here (and Czech text!)
http://www.tuning.cz...ALY/1100ohc.htm
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Posted 28 December 2004 - 14:24
Yes, this is Škoda that I have meant. Unfortunately there are no technical data there - that article only reveals a history of the one of two 1100 OHC cars ever built - from the 60s to present time. But the story is very interesting - I think I'll be able to translate it into English soon...
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Posted 28 December 2004 - 17:27
Erwin Tragatsch
In 1958 4 cylinders 1089 cc 90 Hp 7500t/m later 100 Hp
Robert
In 1958 4 cylinders 1089 cc 90 Hp 7500t/m later 100 Hp
Robert
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Posted 28 December 2004 - 18:31
I expect the auction catalogue has some etchnical details of the car.
I don't have a copy of it handy, but I think I know where I can find one.
If I do I'll try to post the details here.
I don't have a copy of it handy, but I think I know where I can find one.
If I do I'll try to post the details here.
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Posted 28 December 2004 - 22:00
Hi,
Skoda 1100 OHC cars were special sport cars, designed during 1956-57.
Engine
Based on serial production is only engine block, which comes from Skoda 440 car, with some modifications. Bore 68mm and stroke 75mm give 1089ccm. Brand new is aluminium cylinder head, 2 valves for each cylinder are oblique under angle 90°, 2 spark plugs for every combustion space. Out put was 92 HP by 7500rpm.
Clutch and gearbox
Multidisc clutch fitted together with the gearbox in the rear = transaxle. 5 speed gearbox with synchronisation of 2., 3., 4. and 5. gear.
Chassis
Multitubular space frame with independent suspension and torsion bar springs all-around.
Brakes
Hydraulic finned brake drums in wheels at the front and by gearbox at the rear.
Bodywork
Two first cars, built in 1958, were equipped with open two seater sportcar GRP bodywork, second two cars, built in 1960, with two seater coupe bodywork from light alloy sheet.
Basic dimensions
wheelbase 2200mm
wheel track 1200/1250mm
length 3880mm
weight 5500kg
Cars runned mainly in national races with probably the only start abroad in Leningrad. Last they raced during 1963, after that 1 car left in the factory museum and 3 cars were sold to the privateers for daily usage. With one sport bodied car emigrate owner to the UK after occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1968 (later Duncan Rabagliatti, Skoda UK car). One Coupé car was owned by my father, later sold, rebodied to spider (Group 6 car), badly damaged, today after restoration, but incomplete, only with GRP open bodywork. Second Coupé was crashed and burned during daily usage, today incomplete waiting for its restoration....
My fathers car in 1967
Michal
Skoda 1100 OHC cars were special sport cars, designed during 1956-57.
Engine
Based on serial production is only engine block, which comes from Skoda 440 car, with some modifications. Bore 68mm and stroke 75mm give 1089ccm. Brand new is aluminium cylinder head, 2 valves for each cylinder are oblique under angle 90°, 2 spark plugs for every combustion space. Out put was 92 HP by 7500rpm.
Clutch and gearbox
Multidisc clutch fitted together with the gearbox in the rear = transaxle. 5 speed gearbox with synchronisation of 2., 3., 4. and 5. gear.
Chassis
Multitubular space frame with independent suspension and torsion bar springs all-around.
Brakes
Hydraulic finned brake drums in wheels at the front and by gearbox at the rear.
Bodywork
Two first cars, built in 1958, were equipped with open two seater sportcar GRP bodywork, second two cars, built in 1960, with two seater coupe bodywork from light alloy sheet.
Basic dimensions
wheelbase 2200mm
wheel track 1200/1250mm
length 3880mm
weight 5500kg
Cars runned mainly in national races with probably the only start abroad in Leningrad. Last they raced during 1963, after that 1 car left in the factory museum and 3 cars were sold to the privateers for daily usage. With one sport bodied car emigrate owner to the UK after occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1968 (later Duncan Rabagliatti, Skoda UK car). One Coupé car was owned by my father, later sold, rebodied to spider (Group 6 car), badly damaged, today after restoration, but incomplete, only with GRP open bodywork. Second Coupé was crashed and burned during daily usage, today incomplete waiting for its restoration....
My fathers car in 1967
Michal
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Posted 28 December 2004 - 23:52
The Eagle a British boys' comic used to publish cutaway drawings of things of interest to boys - aircraft, cars, ships, rockets, etc. One that they published, circa 1959, was the Skoda sports car - it was the open version coloured mainly white but with some red and blue making up the Czechoslovakian flag colours. The accompanying text said that they had appeared somewhere in the west, or possibly East Germany or even Brno (after over forty years I can't remember where).
Does any comic buff have a copy?
Does any comic buff have a copy?
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Posted 29 December 2004 - 19:07
I found a few photos of the Skoda 1100 OHC cars (Source: Skoda Auto).
I only know that 1100 OHC won two races (rallies?) in Lidice (winner - Cizkovsky) and in Louny (winner Miroslav Fousek).
I only know that 1100 OHC won two races (rallies?) in Lidice (winner - Cizkovsky) and in Louny (winner Miroslav Fousek).
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Posted 29 December 2004 - 21:52
Here is the translation of the aforementioned Czech article. Please correct me if it isn't exact:
Now Škoda UK is the proud owner of Škoda sportscar, which it has bought for 41.000 pounds (more than 2 million crowns) at Brooks Cars Collectors auction. This Škoda from 1958, equipped with 1100 OHC engine, is the one of only two such cars in the world. The other one is safely kept in Škoda Museum in Czech Republic.
At Brooks auction, there was a splendid example of the one of world's best classical sportscars, which was highlighted in Rabagliati's collection. The magnificent collection of Duncan Rabagliati included about hundred cars, from chassis with few parts to perfectly restored cars - one of them was the amazing red Škoda.
Mr. Rabagliati was the owner of the car from 1988, buying it just in time when he could guard it against severe changes of the life of its previous owner - they could crush that unique car. It was restored by Peter Lauder from Sigma Engineering.
But the most dramatic part of that Škoda Racer history was after the appearing of the classical horror film 'Ferat Vampire', that was about the car which fuel was human blood. The car on the screen was seen by Czech student Martin Svĕtnička, who found it at the factory and bought it. The state of the car wasn't good, but Russian tanks came into Prague before Svĕtnička had time to bring an original state back.
Like a hitch-hiker, whose all property is always with him, Svĕtnička ran away after a snowstorm and came to London - with his car. He hadn't any opportunity to restore it and later sold it to Midland Motor Museum. After that, it came to Duncan Rabagliati and joined to the one of the world's most interesting car collections.
Now that small red sportscar is the main exhibit of the Škoda UK historic collection.
Now Škoda UK is the proud owner of Škoda sportscar, which it has bought for 41.000 pounds (more than 2 million crowns) at Brooks Cars Collectors auction. This Škoda from 1958, equipped with 1100 OHC engine, is the one of only two such cars in the world. The other one is safely kept in Škoda Museum in Czech Republic.
At Brooks auction, there was a splendid example of the one of world's best classical sportscars, which was highlighted in Rabagliati's collection. The magnificent collection of Duncan Rabagliati included about hundred cars, from chassis with few parts to perfectly restored cars - one of them was the amazing red Škoda.
Mr. Rabagliati was the owner of the car from 1988, buying it just in time when he could guard it against severe changes of the life of its previous owner - they could crush that unique car. It was restored by Peter Lauder from Sigma Engineering.
But the most dramatic part of that Škoda Racer history was after the appearing of the classical horror film 'Ferat Vampire', that was about the car which fuel was human blood. The car on the screen was seen by Czech student Martin Svĕtnička, who found it at the factory and bought it. The state of the car wasn't good, but Russian tanks came into Prague before Svĕtnička had time to bring an original state back.
Like a hitch-hiker, whose all property is always with him, Svĕtnička ran away after a snowstorm and came to London - with his car. He hadn't any opportunity to restore it and later sold it to Midland Motor Museum. After that, it came to Duncan Rabagliati and joined to the one of the world's most interesting car collections.
Now that small red sportscar is the main exhibit of the Škoda UK historic collection.
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Posted 29 December 2004 - 21:59
Originally posted by IMV
weight 5500kg
Michal, are you sure it was so heavy?
Maybe 550 kg however?
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Posted 29 December 2004 - 22:19
I don't remember ever having seen pictures of the coupe before; thanks...
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Posted 29 December 2004 - 22:40
But the most dramatic part of that Škoda Racer history was after the appearing of the classical horror film 'Ferat Vampire'
That is not true, this film was made in early eighties. This car was already long time abroad.
Car in Ferrat was Škoda Super Sport based on Š110R with pop-up roof, initially for Brusel Autofair 1972
That is in Ferat livery:
http://auta5p.car.cz..._1999/mb_13.htm
http://auta5p.car.cz..._2001/mb_31.htm
http://105-136.wz.cz...supersport.html
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Posted 29 December 2004 - 22:41
Of course...Originally posted by Alexey Rogachev
Michal, are you sure it was so heavy?
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Posted 29 December 2004 - 23:31
Originally posted by anjakub
I only know that 1100 OHC won two races (rallies?) in Lidice (winner - Cizkovsky) and in Louny (winner Miroslav Fousek).
Results of Skoda 1100 OHC cars:
circuits
1958
Mladá Boleslav - 1. Miroslav Fousek
Rosice - 1. Cizkovsky, 2. Vaclav Bobek
Louny - 1. Miroslav Fousek
1960
Rosice - 1. Vaclav Bobek
Kdyne - 2. Miroslav Fousek, 4. Josef Vidner, 5. Vaclav Bobek
Cena Prahy-Strahov - 1. Miroslav Fousek, 2. Jaroslav Bobek
1961
Mlada Boleslav - 1. Vaclav Bobek
Kdyne - 1. Vaclav Bobek, 2. Miroslav Fousek
1962
Leningrad (USSR) - 1. Miroslav Fousek, 2. Jaroslav Bobek
Rosice - 1. Vaclav Bobek
Cena Prachovskych skal-Jicin - 1. Miroslav Fousek
hill-climb
1962
Zbraslav-Jiloviste - 1. Miroslav Fousek
Michal
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Posted 29 December 2004 - 23:56
Originally posted by sat
That is not true, this film was made in early eighties. This car was already long time abroad.
Car in Ferrat was Škoda Super Sport based on Š110R with pop-up roof, initially for Brusel Autofair 1972
That is in Ferat livery:
http://auta5p.car.cz..._1999/mb_13.htm
http://auta5p.car.cz..._2001/mb_31.htm
http://105-136.wz.cz...supersport.html
It's a shame. Since being a kid I quite liked Supersport in its original pure white form and until today didn't now about its subsequent transformation into Czech batmobile...
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Posted 21 September 2005 - 12:34
Recently I found two more photos of Škoda 1100 OHC, taken in Leningrad in 1962. Here they are:
(source: 'Za Rulem', November 1962)
Car no. 58 was driven by Jaroslav Bobek, car no. 59 by Miroslav Fousek.
(source: 'Za Rulem', November 1962)
Car no. 58 was driven by Jaroslav Bobek, car no. 59 by Miroslav Fousek.
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Posted 25 September 2005 - 20:19
Alexey, 
, thank you !
Michal
, thank you !Michal
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Posted 25 September 2005 - 22:36
Originally posted by uechtel
Was it still the same mechanics (engine, chassis etc.), that was used already in the early thirties?
Going by the cutaway drawing, the rear suspension could hardly be termed late fifties...
But the inboard brakes were something different to '30s practice.
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Posted 26 September 2005 - 09:29
Michal, judging by the info posted by you to this thread on December, 30, the 1962 Leningrad international race was the only event outside Czechoslovakia in which Škodas 1100 OHC took part. Why weren't they raced in any other foreign events?
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Posted 27 September 2005 - 09:54
The car is now acting proudly on many a (historic) car show. Here are a few pictures I shot at the Techno Classica in Essen a few months ago:
Note that there are some differences with the period pictures, especially the big air holes on the side...
Note that there are some differences with the period pictures, especially the big air holes on the side...
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Posted 27 September 2005 - 16:12
Oryginally posted by Alexey Rogachev
Michal, judging by the info posted by you to this thread on December, 30, the 1962 Leningrad international race was the only event outside Czechoslovakia in which Škodas 1100 OHC took part. Why weren't they raced in any other foreign events?
Not only.
Budapest
10 August 1958
4.400 km x 15 = 66.000 km
Class 1500
1. Milivoje Boziec (YU) Porsche RS 1500
2. Jerzy Jankowski (PL) Rak 650
3. Vaclav Bobek (CS) Skoda 1100 OHC
4. Mevey (H) Fiat 1100
5. Vaclav Cizkowski (CS) Skoda 1100 OHC
6. Longin Bielak (PL) Krab 700
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Posted 27 September 2005 - 18:46
You guys know more about racing in Eastern Europe that I do 
But I thought Bozic didn't race his RS1500 (allegedly bought for him by President Tito) until later in the year. My information is that he was in a Porsche 1300 at the Budapest meeting
No?
But I thought Bozic didn't race his RS1500 (allegedly bought for him by President Tito) until later in the year. My information is that he was in a Porsche 1300 at the Budapest meeting
No?
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Posted 27 September 2005 - 19:45
In polish magazine "Auto Moto Sport" of that time is ".. the newest Porsche RS1500". 
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Posted 27 September 2005 - 21:05
I'll see if I can track down my source
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Posted 27 September 2005 - 21:15
Isn't 1958 is a bit late for a 1300cc Porsche?
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Posted 28 September 2005 - 04:40
30.6.1958 "Nagrada Adrije" in Opatija retired Bozic Porsche RS with clutch failure.
better CizkovskyCizkowski
