Škoda VOS
car model
The Škoda VOS is a full-size luxury car produced by the Czechoslovak automaker AZNP at their plant in Mladá Boleslav between 1949 and 1952. For a few years it was the preferred car for senior political and military personnel in Czechoslovakia. It was never sold to the general public.
Background
In 1949 the plant at Mladá Boleslav assembled the last Škoda Superbs, large six-cylinder limousines evoking the style of American cars in the late 1930s. The authorities needed a more modern replacement and instructed Škoda to develop one. This was the car that would become the Škoda VOS. The letters VOS indicated a "special car for the government" in Czech or Slovak (Vládní Osobní Speciál or Vládny Osobný Špeciál).
Design and Production
The car went into production in 1950 with the bus manufacturer and coachbuilder Karosa. Final assembly took place at Škoda's own plant. The car was designed by Oldrich Meduna who previously designed military tanks. The car had a front-mounted 5.2-litre engine delivering 120 PS (88 kW) and driving the rear wheels.
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