Octavia (1959)

MY (Model Year) changes:

I have no specific information about the way of model year changes at that time. So when I refer to a model year, I mean the changes of that calendar year.

MY1961:

• New mask with thickened frame and deeper placed grille.
• Triangle shaped wings on rear fender.
• Remote controlled fuel tank fill-up cap cover.
• Electro-magnetically attached self-starter motor (it had to be attached manually to the engine through mechanics earlier).
• Engine compression ratio changed from 7 : 1 to 7,5 : 1.
• 1089 ccm engine's output power increased from 40 to 42 PS.
• 1221 ccm engine's output power increased from 45 to 47 PS.
• Top speed increased by 5 km/h.
• Switching layout for gear shift lever changed.

MY1963:

• New front mask with simplified grille.
• Newly designed front seats.
• Rounded rear fenders.
• Plastic luggage compartment handle.

MY1965:

Applies only to Octavia Combi!

• Steering wheel became black.
• More plastic applied in production of car.
• Gear shift lever was moved to the centre tunnel of the floor.

MY1969:

Applies only to Octavia Combi!

• Rear wings disappeared.
• Rear light units were planted from S100/S110 model.
• New, square-like combined instrument cluster was installed with logo.
• Rear seats become foldable.
• Variability of interior was increased.