Real Mk1 Octavias

Emily-Elizabeth · 15-08-2007, 23:09

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

KenONeill · 16-08-2007, 08:41

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.

grahamwh · 16-08-2007, 21:13

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Originally Posted by Emily-Elizabeth

at the Skoda graveyard in Bridgwater.

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

Graham

surprising_skod · 16-08-2007, 23:24

blue one looks much better in BIG pix mate
LOL

gcr31463 · 19-08-2007, 13:39

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Originally Posted by grahamwh

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.

RapidRapid · 19-08-2007, 21:39

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

KenONeill · 20-08-2007, 09:02

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Originally Posted by RapidRapid

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

eorkob · 02-09-2007, 09:25

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Originally Posted by Dmac1969

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

Penpusher · 02-09-2007, 12:04

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.

swedishskoda · 02-09-2007, 15:33

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:
1960_PV544.JPG

The 1960 Simca Aronde on the other hand:
1960SimcaAronde.JPG

Dmac1969 · 02-09-2007, 19:28

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Originally Posted by eorkob

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)

KenONeill · 03-09-2007, 08:36

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Originally Posted by swedishskoda

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:
Attachment 16635

The 1960 Simca Aronde on the other hand:
Attachment 16636

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

swedishskoda · 03-09-2007, 10:51

Not altogether convinced, PVs were evereywhere during my childhood (although dad drove a Chevrolet 1954 and later on a Studebaker 1961):
544rear.jpg

If a Volvo, then the Amazon Estate:
amazon_estate.jpg

KenONeill · 03-09-2007, 11:20

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.

swedishskoda · 03-09-2007, 12:24

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

Penpusher · 03-09-2007, 22:16

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.

IM000349.jpg

gcr31463 · 04-09-2007, 20:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penpusher

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!

gcr31463 · 04-09-2007, 20:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by swedishskoda

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:
Attachment 16635

The 1960 Simca Aronde on the other hand:
Attachment 16636

Actually it was the Volvo Amazon I was thinking of,
I just assumed that the other poster had got the correct model name.

gcr31463 · 04-09-2007, 20:08

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

PussCat · 04-09-2007, 21:57

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

Dmac1969 · 05-09-2007, 19:24

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

mlister5500 · 05-09-2007, 19:40

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

daverapid · 05-09-2007, 21:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dmac1969

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

Definately!

gcr31463 · 07-09-2007, 17:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by PussCat

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!!!

gcr31463 · 07-09-2007, 17:10

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 !!!!

15-08-2007, 23:09	#51
Emily-Elizabeth Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 3,650 Members Car: Silver Fabia vRS with cruise and 5 disk CD changer as the 6th slot has stopped working. Thanks: 21 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias 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 __________________

16-08-2007, 08:41	#52
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally in Scotland! Posts: 11,221 Members Car: Octavia TDi110 Thanks: 65 Thanked 561 Times in 549 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias 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.

16-08-2007, 23:24	#54
surprising_skod Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: N.I. Posts: 258 Members Car: mk1 fav Thanks: 2 Thanked 40 Times in 36 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias blue one looks much better in BIG pix mate LOL

19-08-2007, 21:39	#56
RapidRapid Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gainsborough Posts: 115 Members Car: 1979 S110R, 1990 Estelle 120L5, 1998 Felicia Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias 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 __________________ DAILY DRIVER: 1998 Skoda Felicia 1.6 GLXi Estate. PROJECTS: 1970/9 Skoda S110R. 1989 Estelle 120L5 (Hell5).

02-09-2007, 12:04	#59
Penpusher Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Brecon Posts: 61 Members Car: Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias 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.

02-09-2007, 15:33	#60
swedishskoda Briskadoodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,094 Members Car: Felly Estate 1.6 LXi 1998 Thanks: 55 Thanked 165 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias 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: 1960_PV544.JPG The 1960 Simca Aronde on the other hand: 1960SimcaAronde.JPG

03-09-2007, 10:51	#63
swedishskoda Briskadoodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,094 Members Car: Felly Estate 1.6 LXi 1998 Thanks: 55 Thanked 165 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias Not altogether convinced, PVs were evereywhere during my childhood (although dad drove a Chevrolet 1954 and later on a Studebaker 1961): 544rear.jpg If a Volvo, then the Amazon Estate: amazon_estate.jpg

03-09-2007, 11:20	#64
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally in Scotland! Posts: 11,221 Members Car: Octavia TDi110 Thanks: 65 Thanked 561 Times in 549 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias 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.

03-09-2007, 12:24	#65
swedishskoda Briskadoodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,094 Members Car: Felly Estate 1.6 LXi 1998 Thanks: 55 Thanked 165 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias 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: duet.jpg But it had double doors at the rear, hinged left and right - as on an old Bedford van.

03-09-2007, 22:16	#66
Penpusher Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Brecon Posts: 61 Members Car: Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias 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. IM000349.jpg

04-09-2007, 20:08	#69
gcr31463 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 748 Members Car: Thanks: 20 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias 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 __________________ Octy II 2.0 (?Turbo?)DI Plus some RWD stuff. Next trip from Scunthorpe & Doncaster http://briskoda.net/midlands-skoda-m...26-oct/125071/

04-09-2007, 21:57	#70
PussCat Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cheshire Posts: 2,161 Members Car: Octy TDi Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias 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 __________________ Cheers... Caz

05-09-2007, 19:24	#71
Dmac1969 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Berwick upon Tweed , Northumberland. Posts: 2,469 Members Car: Fabia 1.4 MPi Comfort Images: 1 Thanks: 19 Thanked 57 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias I hope there will be a pic update when the respray is done? __________________ Duncan - England's most Northerly Briskodian! 2000/V reg Fabia 1.4 Mpi Comfort-Dynamic Blue Ex Octavia vRS and Octavia Slxi 1.8T.

05-09-2007, 19:40	#72
mlister5500 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: catterick garrison Posts: 205 Members Car: 2007 octavia vrs Thanks: 9 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias love the blue one always fancied an old car to tinker about with but haven't got the time or the money.

07-09-2007, 17:10	#75
gcr31463 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 748 Members Car: Thanks: 20 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias 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 !!!! __________________ Octy II 2.0 (?Turbo?)DI Plus some RWD stuff. Next trip from Scunthorpe & Doncaster http://briskoda.net/midlands-skoda-m...26-oct/125071/

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