1959 Škoda Felicia Convertible [Typ 994]

1959 Škoda Felicia Convertible [Typ 994] in The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz, Movie, 1968

Class: Cars, Convertible — Model origin: — Made for: USA

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s13a ◊ 2023-05-30 00:18	Apparently the first name for the American market was "America Convertible" : Also mentioned here : Link to "www.automobilrevue.cz" Later it had a few other names, from "Sports Convertible" to "Felicia Convertible" : The name probably varied depending on different importer/dealer. ..however this entry clearly shows that it has "Felicia" badge. So perhaps they were generally called "Felicia" in the US either way? -- Last edit: 2023-05-30 00:34:52
993cc ◊ 2023-05-30 00:45	Can't really be of help but I think that what a dealer/importer calls something in a specific ad and point in time is not necessarily accurate all of the time. Sounds strange but.. If available, badging and written documentation should be checked first.
dsl ◊ 2023-05-30 01:05	Standard Catalog says Felicia Convertible with no reference to America Convertible. But it does mention America Sedan for the previous phase model 58-59 in narrative, though not the actual listing which is S440 and S445 for Deluxe; at that point the convertible was SS450. So America Convertible might have been used unofficially, but Felicia and Octavia seem the solid names, partic if formalised in badging.

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s13a

◊ 2023-05-30 00:18

Apparently the first name for the American market was "America Convertible" :

Also mentioned here : Link to "www.automobilrevue.cz"

Later it had a few other names, from "Sports Convertible" to "Felicia Convertible" :

The name probably varied depending on different importer/dealer.

..however this entry clearly shows that it has "Felicia" badge. So perhaps they were generally called "Felicia" in the US either way?

-- Last edit: 2023-05-30 00:34:52

993cc

◊ 2023-05-30 00:45

Can't really be of help but I think that what a dealer/importer calls something in a specific ad and point in time is not necessarily accurate all of the time. Sounds strange but.. If available, badging and written documentation should be checked first.

dsl

◊ 2023-05-30 01:05

Standard Catalog says Felicia Convertible with no reference to America Convertible. But it does mention America Sedan for the previous phase model 58-59 in narrative, though not the actual listing which is S440 and S445 for Deluxe; at that point the convertible was SS450. So America Convertible might have been used unofficially, but Felicia and Octavia seem the solid names, partic if formalised in badging.

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1959 Škoda Felicia Convertible [Typ 994]