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    Škoda Type 742 - Wikipedia
    ManufacturerAZNP
    Also calledŠkoda Estelle (UK, 1977–1978) · Škoda Super Estelle (UK, 1978–1984) · Škoda Estelle Two (UK, 1984–1990) · Škoda Target (Greece) · Škoda Amigo (Iceland)
    Production1976–1990
    AssemblyMladá Boleslav, Czechoslovakia · San José Coopesa, división automotriz 77-79 CZ Bratislava (BAZ, Garde/Rapid, 82-87) CZ Kvasiny, Hradec Králové UK Tonbridge, Kent (LDD, Convertible/Sport) · CZ Vrchlabí, Hradec Králové
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    Initial design (A-series)

    In the early 1970s, Škoda had originally intended to produce their successor to the S100/110 as a front-engined front-wheel drive model. However, because of the lack of funding (Škoda had even applied for license in … See more

    Second generation (M-series)

    In September 1983, the range was given a facelift and technical modernization, becoming the "742M" in internal parlance. New, rectangular headlamps and blocky, rubber bumpers made it look more up-to-date and al… See more

    Model by model

    1.3-liter timeline
    • August 1984: Introduction of the Škoda 130 series. Available as: 130 L 4-door Saloon (Type 742.13) and 130 Rapid 2-door Coupé (Type 743.13).
    • August 1986: Introductio… See more

    Market differences

    In the UK, the Škoda 105/120 range was sold under the name Škoda Estelle, a name created by Alan Blavins of Škoda GB's then advertising agency, Childs Greene, who were based a few blocks away from Škoda's offi… See more

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