1984 ŠKODA Typ 742 Model 105 Lux Stufenheck-Limousine
In the mid 1960s Škoda manufacturer AZNP started to think about a successor for the 1000 MB and the later 100/110 series. Ital Design founder Giorgetto Giugiaro (It., 1938) was asked for ideas. In June 1969 useful sketches were approved, and in Aug. 1969 the first model 740 prototype was presented.
After overcoming many problems and setbacks, production could finally start in 1976.
The Škoda Type 742 and 746 share the same body. They were available as 105, 120 and as 125, depending on the engine. The type designation 130 Type 743 was reserved for the coupe.
In 1983 renewed 742 versions were presented. They received rectangular head lamps.
In the UK these cars were sold as Estelle. In France as 1050, because Peugeot had claimed the rights of using the 105 model name for their own cars.
1046 cc L4 rear engine.
Performance: 46 bhp.
902 kg.
Production Škoda Type 742 series: Aug. 1976-1989.
Production Škoda 742 series this 2nd version: Sept. 1983-1989.
Production Škoda Type 742 105 series version: Aug. 1976-1987.
Original Dutch reg. number: Aug. 10, 1984.
Since July 2, 2011 with current owner.
Alkmaar, Wezelkoog, April 27. 2025.
© 2025 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved
1984 ŠKODA Typ 742 Model 105 Lux Stufenheck-Limousine
In the mid 1960s Škoda manufacturer AZNP started to think about a successor for the 1000 MB and the later 100/110 series. Ital Design founder Giorgetto Giugiaro (It., 1938) was asked for ideas. In June 1969 useful sketches were approved, and in Aug. 1969 the first model 740 prototype was presented.
After overcoming many problems and setbacks, production could finally start in 1976.
The Škoda Type 742 and 746 share the same body. They were available as 105, 120 and as 125, depending on the engine. The type designation 130 Type 743 was reserved for the coupe.
In 1983 renewed 742 versions were presented. They received rectangular head lamps.
In the UK these cars were sold as Estelle. In France as 1050, because Peugeot had claimed the rights of using the 105 model name for their own cars.
1046 cc L4 rear engine.
Performance: 46 bhp.
902 kg.
Production Škoda Type 742 series: Aug. 1976-1989.
Production Škoda 742 series this 2nd version: Sept. 1983-1989.
Production Škoda Type 742 105 series version: Aug. 1976-1987.
Original Dutch reg. number: Aug. 10, 1984.
Since July 2, 2011 with current owner.
Alkmaar, Wezelkoog, April 27. 2025.
© 2025 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved