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.