Restored 1960 Škoda Octavia testifies to Cold War culture clash - Hagerty Media
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Škoda may be a global automotive powerhouse, but aside from fans of the World Rally Championship and a few particularly curious car nerds, the storied Czech brand is almost entirely unknown in the United States. Surprisingly, this was not always the case. From roughly 1957 to 1967, Americans could actually buy Škodas new; a string […]
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