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About Quiz # 270: Skoda 633

Due to the dark lockup, it was difficult to see what our quiz car really looked like. And our clues weren't helpful either. We thought that our use of the word 'popular' twice would have set you on the right road as 'popular' was ones of model names used by Skoda. No, in the end only three contestants, Thomas Both, Francisco Carrion and Josef Kubista came up with the exact name: Skoda 633. Of those three we chose the answer of Josef as his was most complete (see read more). Congratulation Josef with your second win. The T-shirt will be on its way. See you all next week with a new quiz! (black&white photo courtesy Skoda)

The answer from Josef Kubista: "Skoda 633 made by Skoda in Mladá Boleslav between 1931 and 1934. About 504 cars produced. Designation 633 referred to 6 cylinder engine with 33 HP. Engine had side valves and 1792ccm, bore x stroke 65x90 mm, 2800 rpm. Its smaller brother, 420, became more popular and thus even "Popular" by name. 633 was comfortable on 2775 mm wheelbase and track 1300 mm, equipped by half elliptical springs and hydraulic shock absorbers. Chassis weighted 835 kg, mechanical brakes on all 4 wheels, tyres 4,75x18. Top speed about 100 km/h. Offered in 3 body styles, cabriolet, 2 and 4 door sedan."

Saturday, 20 March 2010