Škoda 1203

The Å koda 1203, Å koda 1203 M, TAZ-Å  1203 and TAZ 1500 were the only Czech/Czechoslovak van cars ever produced. They were manufactured from 1968 to 1981 in Vrchlabí by AZV Å koda (typ 997). Five years later, production of the modernized type began (typ 776) and part of the production was moved to Trnava (TAZ). In 1981, the entire production was moved to Trnava (Å koda TAZ). In 1985, another modernization came (TAZ 1500) and the 1,433 cm³ engine appeared. The vehicle was also manufactured in small-scale production in 1994–2010 by Ocelot Auto in Žacléř. Around 70,000 cars were produced.

The first plans for production were drawn up in 1956. Inability to secure suppliers of parts and accessories in Czechoslovakia were the reason the production was delayed until 1968. The Å koda 1202 serves as the technical basis of the vehicle. There were several modifications during the production run, most of which had to do with the engine. The Å koda 1203 lasted for over thirty years without major structural interventions in production, and contributed significantly to the development of small businesses after 1989.

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Specifications

External links

• Page of Ocelot, the producer since 1999
• History, details and pictures
• Information about the Å  1203
• Page about the Å  1203/TAZ1500

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