When did the Favorit come out?

ugluk · 19-01-2007, 09:24

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Originally Posted by Skoda932byVW

Ugluk, I wouldnt worry, at least its going to a good home

This thread must be turning into a troll den for old Skud fans

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skudupnorth · 19-01-2007, 20:28

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Originally Posted by ugluk

This thread must be turning into a troll den for old Skud fans

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That'll be me then ! The older the better with as little technology as possible !

ugluk · 19-01-2007, 20:36

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Originally Posted by skudupnorth

That'll be me then ! The older the better with as little technology as possible !

Wouldnt mind a REAL felicia convertible myself, no idea how they drove, Might need a bit of 120 power. I did like the S110r Drive

skudupnorth · 19-01-2007, 21:57

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Originally Posted by ugluk

Wouldnt mind a REAL felicia convertible myself, no idea how they drove, Might need a bit of 120 power. I did like the S110r Drive

Far nicer,classy vehicle than the thing they made with the later version,a four door cab..whats that all about ?? !

ugluk · 19-01-2007, 23:18

indeed

Dmac1969 · 21-01-2007, 21:09

JMK2 Are you from the North East originally? Those registrations are Newcastle/Northumberland numbers I believe??

Dmac1969 · 21-01-2007, 21:41

Have any of you had a Felicia like this??

This car was once local to me , it belonged to a man from Crookham , Northumberland , and has now been purchased (along with a non running S110R) by a Briskoda member called 'oldfelisia'.

PS the pic was taken on the Skoda owners club stand at Mellerstain House Classic car show (near Duns , Berwickshire) some time in the 1990s.

ugluk · 22-01-2007, 08:47

havent had one but that was what I was referring to beautifull looking car.

JMK2 · 22-01-2007, 11:27

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Originally Posted by Dmac1969

JMK2 Are you from the North East originally? Those registrations are Newcastle/Northumberland numbers I believe??

Oh Yes......

Born in Harrogate, lived in Scarborough till 21 - then moved to Sunderland (Poly - planned a 5 year max move - was in North East for 11 years). Then Cambridgeshire 6 years ago, but due to move to the North West within 2 weeks. I get around a lot

My mothers family were Geordies - imagine the shock when I started supporting Sunderland....

Anyway back on topic

My late father's side of the family are Czech - so regular (2 - 3 times a year) visits to Czech - last one just before chrimbo. Outside Praha (Prague) castle, 2 guys were doing cheaufer tours of Praha in old Felicia Cabrios like the one above. A bit too cold at the time (-5 c) but they were charging less than £10 - Think next time I'll take a trip - cars were as new.

Out there it was common place up to 2 - 3 years ago to see 1960's MB100's Many have now gone to the scrappy in the sky - even Estelles seem to be going there. still a few Favorits but Czechs have moved on to FWD Octavias(lots of older shape ones as that car is still available - but built in India), Fabias and imports. Pitty really.

Dmac1969 · 22-01-2007, 20:08

Ahem...fellow 'Mackem' here , my good man! Born in Sunderland but lived in Berwick since I was a baby , parents both from here.

I think a trip to Prague would be great , I'd come home with lots of pics of cars and a hangover...lol

Alfie 168 · 16-02-2007, 05:34

In March 1990 we bought our brand new Maroon Favorit LX, reg G23 LUM. We did well over 100k miles in GLUM, but she has now gone to car park in the sky. The showroom one I saw first in Sheffield in 89 was dark blue. I still like the Maroon colour, but most of the rest were hideous, and the white was a bit anaemic looking..sort of 'trade brilliant white'.

First trip out in GLUM was a run up Wensleydale for a walk next to the River Ure with our two year old son. Had a tape of Eric Claptons 'Journeyman' in the car I think. Remember it like it was yesterday. Loved that little car.

Alfie 168 (with nostaligia button stuck in 'on' position)

***ncarring*** · 16-02-2007, 09:01

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Originally Posted by ugluk

I rally a mk1 favorit due to the better handling and acceleration

Its my favourite out fo the favorit felicia range, not as powerful as my old skoda trophy felicia, but more fun to drive, a bit more tail happy and bit more chuckable

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Are there pics?

ugluk · 16-02-2007, 09:04

Got pictures of both which do you want?

Heres a video of the favorit at a start line:-

Favorit

best to right click and save as.

The High RPM start was the request of the cameraman, The shades are not to look cool, it was a bright sunny day and as with a lot of the rally cars the roll cage prevents the use of sun visors and on enduro rallying theres a really nasty reg about the maximum depth of sun strips

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Brian J Bettley · 20-03-2007, 16:38

Here's a question for you. Did Skoda ever rally the Favorit and if they did, or anyone else for that matter, how did they strengthen the body shell i.e. seam welding ect.

ugluk · 20-03-2007, 20:16

Did skoda ever rally the favorit? VERY successfully, took the world 2litre cup in 1994 - with a 1300 engine breathing through carbs! The also placed about 3 years in a row

not seen a works car in the flesh although my own rally car is one number off one of john haughlands cars

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I couldnt swear to the specifics of what SMS did, it would be a normal seamweld gusset in places and rollcage job though. The guys who built the works bodyshells still do it for privateers, quite reasonably priced as well.

WeirdKerr · 22-03-2007, 23:35

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Originally Posted by ugluk

Did skoda ever rally the favorit? VERY successfully, took the world 2litre cup in 1994 - with a 1300 engine breathing through carbs! The also placed about 3 years in a row

not seen a works car in the flesh although my own rally car is one number off one of john haughlands cars

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I couldnt swear to the specifics of what SMS did, it would be a normal seamweld gusset in places and rollcage job though. The guys who built the works bodyshells still do it for privateers, quite reasonably priced as well.

and that car is in the original colin macrae rally on the ps1

trev · 22-04-2007, 12:22

Got a favorit blackline jazzy seats nice car 39000 genuine 2 owners including me bought it 5 years ago for £600 with 4000 on the clock and full history not bad for an L reg even after having the head gasket go recently all running well now.

Dmac1969 · 29-04-2007, 21:13

Nice to see the old 'uns still turning up in good condition trev! Any pics?

daverapid · 29-04-2007, 23:26

Any Favorit [or any Skoda, but especially Favorit] enthusiasts should visit Stanford Hall, Leicestershire on May 13th. It's an Eastern European event organised by the I.F.A. Club and as usual Skoda Owners' Club G.B. will be there. We are celebrating 20 years of the FWD Favorit, with prizes for the best on show.

19-01-2007, 23:18	#30
ugluk Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Often found behind the wheel of a Pre-VW Skoda. Posts: 704 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: When did the Favorit come out? indeed

21-01-2007, 21:09	#31
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: When did the Favorit come out? JMK2 Are you from the North East originally? Those registrations are Newcastle/Northumberland numbers I believe?? __________________ Duncan - England's most Northerly Briskodian! 2000/V reg Fabia 1.4 Mpi Comfort-Dynamic Blue Ex Octavia vRS and Octavia Slxi 1.8T.

21-01-2007, 21:41	#32
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	Old Felicia Cabrio... Have any of you had a Felicia like this?? This car was once local to me , it belonged to a man from Crookham , Northumberland , and has now been purchased (along with a non running S110R) by a Briskoda member called 'oldfelisia'. PS the pic was taken on the Skoda owners club stand at Mellerstain House Classic car show (near Duns , Berwickshire) some time in the 1990s. __________________ Duncan - England's most Northerly Briskodian! 2000/V reg Fabia 1.4 Mpi Comfort-Dynamic Blue Ex Octavia vRS and Octavia Slxi 1.8T.

22-01-2007, 08:47	#33
ugluk Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Often found behind the wheel of a Pre-VW Skoda. Posts: 704 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: When did the Favorit come out? havent had one but that was what I was referring to beautifull looking car.

22-01-2007, 20:08	#35
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: When did the Favorit come out? Ahem...fellow 'Mackem' here , my good man! Born in Sunderland but lived in Berwick since I was a baby , parents both from here. I think a trip to Prague would be great , I'd come home with lots of pics of cars and a hangover...lol __________________ Duncan - England's most Northerly Briskodian! 2000/V reg Fabia 1.4 Mpi Comfort-Dynamic Blue Ex Octavia vRS and Octavia Slxi 1.8T.

16-02-2007, 05:34	#36
Alfie 168 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 46 Members Car: Felicia 1.3 MPI, Alfa 164V6,Kia Sorento2.5TD Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: When did the Favorit come out? In March 1990 we bought our brand new Maroon Favorit LX, reg G23 LUM. We did well over 100k miles in GLUM, but she has now gone to car park in the sky. The showroom one I saw first in Sheffield in 89 was dark blue. I still like the Maroon colour, but most of the rest were hideous, and the white was a bit anaemic looking..sort of 'trade brilliant white'. First trip out in GLUM was a run up Wensleydale for a walk next to the River Ure with our two year old son. Had a tape of Eric Claptons 'Journeyman' in the car I think. Remember it like it was yesterday. Loved that little car. Alfie 168 (with nostaligia button stuck in 'on' position)

16-02-2007, 09:04	#38
ugluk Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Often found behind the wheel of a Pre-VW Skoda. Posts: 704 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: When did the Favorit come out? Got pictures of both which do you want? Heres a video of the favorit at a start line:- Favorit best to right click and save as. The High RPM start was the request of the cameraman, The shades are not to look cool, it was a bright sunny day and as with a lot of the rally cars the roll cage prevents the use of sun visors and on enduro rallying theres a really nasty reg about the maximum depth of sun strips . Last edited by ugluk; 16-02-2007 at 09:13.

20-03-2007, 16:38	#39
Brian J Bettley Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: When did the Favorit come out? Here's a question for you. Did Skoda ever rally the Favorit and if they did, or anyone else for that matter, how did they strengthen the body shell i.e. seam welding ect.

20-03-2007, 20:16	#40
ugluk Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Often found behind the wheel of a Pre-VW Skoda. Posts: 704 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: When did the Favorit come out? Did skoda ever rally the favorit? VERY successfully, took the world 2litre cup in 1994 - with a 1300 engine breathing through carbs! The also placed about 3 years in a row not seen a works car in the flesh although my own rally car is one number off one of john haughlands cars . I couldnt swear to the specifics of what SMS did, it would be a normal seamweld gusset in places and rollcage job though. The guys who built the works bodyshells still do it for privateers, quite reasonably priced as well.

22-04-2007, 12:22	#42
trev Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 6 Members Car: Favorit Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: When did the Favorit come out? Got a favorit blackline jazzy seats nice car 39000 genuine 2 owners including me bought it 5 years ago for £600 with 4000 on the clock and full history not bad for an L reg even after having the head gasket go recently all running well now.

29-04-2007, 21:13	#43
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: When did the Favorit come out? Nice to see the old 'uns still turning up in good condition trev! Any pics? __________________ Duncan - England's most Northerly Briskodian! 2000/V reg Fabia 1.4 Mpi Comfort-Dynamic Blue Ex Octavia vRS and Octavia Slxi 1.8T.

29-04-2007, 23:26	#44
daverapid Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sawston, Cambridgeshire Posts: 881 Members Car: SKODA RAPID 136 Thanks: 20 Thanked 95 Times in 87 Posts	Re: When did the Favorit come out? Any Favorit [or any Skoda, but especially Favorit] enthusiasts should visit Stanford Hall, Leicestershire on May 13th. It's an Eastern European event organised by the I.F.A. Club and as usual Skoda Owners' Club G.B. will be there. We are celebrating 20 years of the FWD Favorit, with prizes for the best on show. __________________ David McKinney TREASURER OF SKODA OWNERS CLUB GREAT BRITAIN www.skoda-owners-club.org.uk

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