1946 Skoda 1101

Skoda were a major industrial-works in the Habsburg (Austro-Hungarian) Empire in the 19th century, building everything from armaments, trains, ships and steelworks. Following the break up of the empire in 1919, Skoda found itself in Czechoslovakia. In 1925 they acquired the automobile manufacturer, Laurin and Klement and began building cars. Skoda's industrial capacity was such that its car production quickly outstripped all other players in Czechoslovakia.

The company was nationalized by the Germans in 1938 under the Nazi front company, Reichwerke Hermann Goering AG. It suffered damage during the war and was, like other essential industries in war-ravaged Europe, nationalized in 1945. Car production was restored in 1946, primarily for export. Skodas enjoyed a good reputation as reliable and well engineered cars and were sold as far afield as Australia. By the late 1940s, Skoda cars were being sold in foreign markets through the Motokov concern, along with Tatra luxury vehicles, Aero budget cars (two-stroke engine) and Jawa and Cz motorcycles.


1952 Skoda 1102: https://heinkelscooter.blogspot.com/2022/12/1952-skoda-1102.html
1952 Skoda 1200: https://heinkelscooter.blogspot.com/2022/12/1952-skoda-1200.html
1949 Aero Minor II: https://dkwautounionproject.blogspot.com/2022/07/1949-aero-minor-ii.html
1950 Jawa 350: https://heinkelscooter.blogspot.com/2022/07/1950-jawa-350-motorcycle.html
1950 CZ Motorcycle: https://heinkelscooter.blogspot.com/2022/07/1950-cz-motorcycle.html
1950 Manet Motorcycle: https://heinkelscooter.blogspot.com/2022/07/1950-manet-motorcycle.html

1950 Porsche 356 Pre-A

That the Porsche company managed to survive the Second World War is in itself a miracle. Ferdinand Porsche, designer of the Auto Union 'Silver Arrow' racers that won fame on the Grand Prix circuit in the mid-1930s and the ubiquitous Volkswagen, had fled Germany with this family and much of his design team to their estate in Zuffenhausen in rural Austria to ride out the end of the war. The family had lost everything except a handful of Volkswagen project vehicles that were in storage and some spare parts. The Volkswagen factory was seized by the British Occupation Forces and its liquidation was certain.

In 1946, Ferdinand was invited to consult with French authorities about building the Volkswagen in France, but no sooner had he arrived in the French zone than he was arrested and imprisoned.

Ferdinand's son, Ferry Porsche, a talented designer in his own right, was left to keep the company alive. The Italian company, Cisitalia, threw Porsche a lifeline in 1947 with a commission to develop a rear-engine Grand Prix racer based on the pre-war Auto Union Silver Arrows. Ferry designed a weight-saving tubular space frame around which hand-beaten aluminium body panels were hung. The engine was a flat 12 of 1.5 litre capacity. Changes to the Grand Prix engine specifications in 1948 meant the car was never actually raced as intended, but Porsche did get paid and it gave him and idea.

Ferry and his team hand-built a two-seat roadster with an aluminium body mounted on a tubular space frame and powered by a tuned Volkswagen engine. This car was designated the Porsche 356-1. A coupe version was then contructed. In a former cow shed in Gmund, Austria, Porsche's team began producing these new Porsche cars to order. Thanks to their aluminium bodywork, they were light and performed well in racing and rallying. They were very basic cars, with Volkswagen fittings and instruments and a far cry from the later prestige automobiles that Porsche would become.

Porsche quickly outgrew the Gmund 'plant' and moved into proper facilities in Zuffenhausen. Steel replaced aluminium and soon fully fledged production was underway. By 1950, Ferry's backyard project was a desirable vehicle for those with a hankering for performance and motorsport.

Classic Motoring Events for 2022

PAST EVENTS
Thanks to government overreaction it was a rocky year for events.
Sunday 6th February 2022 - Classic Cars and Coffee
Prepare your calendar for 2022. https://www.facebook.com/perthclassiccarsandcoffee
Photos from the first Classic Cars and Coffee of the year: https://heinkelscooter.blogspot.com/2022/02/classic-cars-and-coffee-sunday-6th.html

Sunday 6th March 2022 - Classic Cars and Coffee (Cancelled)

Usual BS from WA state premier, Mark McGowan, cancelling outdoor events due to the 'threat' of a sniffle. Several thousand cases of endemic omnicron in Western Australia and one person in hospital. Talk about complete lack of perspective.

Sunday 3rd April 2022 - Classic Cars and Coffee

It is on again! See you Sunday

Sunday 3rd April 2022 - Curtin Radio Classic Car Spectacular

There are rumors afoot that covid restrictions should ease by 31st March 2022, which would be a good thing for events. I have my fingers-crossed but... you know, politicians.
Sunday 10th April 2022 - York Motorcycle Festival

I saw a few photos from the York Motorcycle Festival and it looked huge. Great work.

Sunday 10th April 2022 - VAA Swap Meet


Sunday 24th April 2022 - Japanese Car Day

For details, check the Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/1048041972424672

Sunday 1st May 2022 - Shannon's Classic Car Show

Check the website for more updates - https://www.classiccarshow.com.au/

Sunday 8th May 2022 - Classic Cars and Coffee

It's very good Classic Cars and Coffee have moved to the week after Classic Car Show.

Sunday 22 May 2022 - Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride

Maybe something to relieve the hangover of the federal election: https://www.gentlemansride.com/about/

Sunday 5th June 2022 - Classic Cars and Coffee

Looking to get a good turnout of pre-1950 cars and motorcycles this month.


Sunday 3rd July 2022 - Classic Cars and Coffee



Sunday 7 August 2022 - Classic Cars and Coffee


Sunday 4 September 2022 - Classic Cars and Coffee

Photos from 4 September 2022 - https://heinkelscooter.blogspot.com/2022/09/classic-cars-and-coffee-sunday-4.html

Sunday 18 September 2022 - Tractor Museum Open Day, Whiteman Park




French Car Festival - Sunday 18 September 2022


19 - 22 September 2022 - Lake Perkolilli Red Dust Revival

https://www.motoringpast.com.au/red-dust-revival

Sunday 25th September 2022 - Distinguished Gentlemen's Drive

A new take on the well known Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride, but this time open to pre-1980 cars. A drive hasn't been organised for Perth yet but we shall see. Check out the details online: https://www.gentlemansdrive.com/

Sunday 25th September 2022 - Orient Express

Asian Classic Car and Bike show - https://www.facebook.com/events/750212959350265

Sunday 2nd October 2022 - Como Rotary Classic Car Show

Our Como Rotary classic car show is on again at Wesley College, South Perth on Sunday 2 October 2022. It’s our 11th year and promises to be better than ever – save the date in your calendar and tell all your motoring friends.

Sunday 2nd October 2022 - Classic Cars and Coffee



Sunday 23rd October - Moto Italiano Ovest

Annual Italian motorcycle ride and display organised by the Ducati club. Other Italian motorcycles welcome.

29th and 30th October 2022 - Festival of Motoring


A new event on the calendar - Joondalup Festival of Motoring. A two day event. Early days at the moment but some information is available on their website: https://jfom.com.au/event-info/

Sunday 30th October 2022 - German Car Day

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/3070801249915949/

Sunday 30th October 2022 - English Motorcycle Concours


Sunday 6 November 2022 - Classic Cars and Coffee

This very special Classic Cars and Coffee event sees our display move to Wanneroo raceway for a morning of octane-filled fun. Join fellow classic cars and modern luxury and sports cars as we hold a very special display on the banks of the raceway, all whilst having front-row seats for the WASCC end-of-season Rob Janney Memorial Race Meeting. Whatever classic you are into it is bound to be represented with many categories competing on the day. See 100 of Perth’s most interesting cars do a parade lap in a hour of power.

Sunday 13 November 2022 - Mercedes Benz Club Concourse d'Elegance


Sunday 13 November 2022 - Italian Car Day


Saturday 26th and 27th November 2022 - Perth Hot Rod Show

Claremont Showgrounds. Check out the Facebook page for details:
https://www.facebook.com/events/585749576499855

Sunday 27 November 2022 - Celebration of the Motorcar

Displayed by invitation only, the cars are the crème de la crème of the state’s finest collectable cars, with a few interstate exhibits added into the mix. In the region of $35 million worth of rare and desirable cars are on show each year, spanning vintage through to the latest prestige and exotic cars.
https://www.facebook.com/events/544166907311016

Sunday 4 December 2022 - Aquinas College Car Show

Charity car show on behlaf of the Schola Music Program.

Sunday 4 December 2022 - Classic Cars and Coffee


Saturday 31st December 2022. Classic Cars and Coffee New Years Eve

Extended hours from 8-11am for the last event of the year. Photos here - https://heinkelscooter.blogspot.com/2022/12/classic-cars-and-coffee-nye-saturday-31.html