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skudupnorth

Cycling Skoda lover
I did see a rear engined Skoda with a 2L 16v Opel engine fitted but not sure how difficult it is to do.
There have been many conversions to the older rear engined cars from the Fiat/Lancia twin cams to the Rover K series. I still prefer the old 1300 all alloy Skoda engine, it’s not super powerful but it is a reliable and economic lump
 

skudupnorth

Cycling Skoda lover
How about this pair of beauties at the 'Fleuy de Lys Classic Vehicle Show
(Thornes Park, Wakefield (2018)


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Then, at another show, on the streets of the city centre (April 2018)
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Both owned by two members of the owners club. The gold one is originally from Poland and had a massive restoration/modification a few years ago. Tin can Alice was sold by its creator a couple of years back and we haven’t seen it about since
 

skudupnorth

Cycling Skoda lover
How on Earth have I missed this thread ! I’m an addict when it comes to Skoda ownership and have been driving them for over 30 years. I’ve had original Rapid coupes, Mk-1 Estelle which I heavily modified with all the running gear, engine and interior from a later Rapid. I then moved to Favorit’s with my last daily being a stunning Estate which I sold to offset the cost of my first “ modern” Skoda, a 2003 L&K tdi hatch. That doesn’t mean the link to the older cars has vanished because I still have a 1994 Favorit hatch which shares the same s dealership link that the Octavia came from and my first job in the motor trade so it’s a keeper.
some of the photos are of my two Rapids and Mk-1 Estelle during our many road trips to the Czech Republic
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I've just become a Skoda owner... the trusty Sandero I owned from new was getting a little tired...

Mrs V suggested a Fabia as she likes the one her Auntie has (even though wife doesn't drive) I was in charge of what spec we had... So a Monte Carlo 110 bhp model in red was found... and has had 18 inch wheels fitted by first owner and ive transferred my personal no@@er plate to it
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I drove in today, as l was picking daughter up after finishing
When l got over to where l’d parked, this Q7 was next to it, & maybe @Drago on the other side?!
I was idly wondering what it would be like with this engine in it?
Towing the BWSOW would be childsplay!

Sadly, it’d undoubtedly mean an automatic transmission though..

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Drago

Legendary Member
Audi are now labelling all their engines in kW, so its probably a petrol/diesel hybrid.

Thats an original W450 Smart, the later 700cc unit. I love mine but was doing so little mileage I gave it to my niece whi has cerebral palsy and needs an auto.
 

fossyant

Ride It Like You Stole It!
Location
South Manchester
I've just become a Skoda owner... the trusty Sandero I owned from new was getting a little tired...

Mrs V suggested a Fabia as she likes the one her Auntie has (even though wife doesn't drive) I was in charge of what spec we had... So a Monte Carlo 110 bhp model in red was found... and has had 18 inch wheels fitted by first owner and ive transferred my personal no@@er plate to it View attachment 609845

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My son has the same but a 15 year, current shape. Was running 170bhp on his second engine (replacement 1.4) now broken again. Needs new engine.

Nice cars if you leave them stock.
 
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