1971 Skoda S100

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Thought it was about time I introduced my new project, a 1971 Skoda S100, believed to be 1 of the oldest surviving, original UK registered S100's in the UK.

I've had it a couple of weeks now, it was previously owned by a couple of other RR members (NorthernMunkie, DaveRapid and Wayne, Wayne still having part ownership with me).

When owned by NorthernMunkie, it was complete, but needed a lot of attention to the sills, had a few holes in the roof, and needed a few other spots of welding. Some of these were done before it was donated to DaveRapid, where it stayed for a while, but Dave didnt have the time to give it the attention it deserved, so in turn it was passed on to Wayne, who has done a bit more, but then lost the use of the garage it was stored in, due to them being condemned, so this is where I stepped in as I had an empty garage, so a deal was agreed, and I become the major owner, with Wayne having a part ownership.

We're still unsure of our plans for the car, but we do know it won't be staying original. We have quite a few fibreglass panels, so we may be planning on building something along the lines of a fast road/track day weapon.

Engine wise, again we are unsure. I have a 1986 Rapid 130 in the garage, which 'may' donate an engine, but we are also looking at something a 'bit' more modern, possibly VW or Vauxhall, but who knows?

Anyway, on to a few pics, these are as it looks at present.













I know some of the Skoda purists will say, restore it, but it will be built to return to the road, and be used, and yes, I know they are rare, but it would be even rarer if it got scrapped, which I know it has been close to in the past, but that will not happen, we have a few ideas running around in our heads of how we want it to look, and we hope to have it built ready for next year. FINGERS CROSSED!!!!

[grizz]

Testicles the size of Footballs.

I am always in awe of guys who take on these mad projects.

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Finally got round to digging this out the garage today, i have 2 garages and both were cluttered up so i've cleared 1 out completely, which now houses the S100, and the other houses all the panels etc.

Anyway, whilst the car was out the garage, i thought i should trial fit the wings to see how they fitted with the wider wheels.




I think the rear may need some smaller tyres, currently has 225's fitted, but i have some 185's in the garage, so i may give those a try.

At the front, the wings were also trial fitted.




These should be ok, but will have to see when i, a) get hold of a 130RS front spoiler, and, b) when i lower it slightly.

More updates will come over the next few days.

[goodoldluke]

*insert general 'that'l buff out' comment here*

seriously these are awesome cars looking forward to seeing how it goes. blank canvas an all.

[berendd]

I think the rear may need some smaller tyres wider fenders, currently has 225's fitted, but I have some 185's in the garage, so I may give those a try.

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Jul 6, 2010 13:45:36 GMT berendd said:

I think the rear may need some smaller tyres wider fenders, currently has 225's fitted, but I have some 185's in the garage, so I may give those a try.

The hard bit is finding some wider 1's, i have seen an S100 that has been 2 doored and fitted with the 130RS wide arch kit, but i'm planning on building this on a (tight) budget.

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Here's the pics of the 2 doored S100

[HoTWire]

Nice project,.. looks like hell of a lot of work!

[MrT]

I've been waiting for an update on this for ages - one of my favourite 'project cars' on RR

those wheels - are that aircooled VW-fit Jackman 5-spokes (those really cool wheels fitted to the nicest Baja bugs)?

[skoda_norman]

Fantastic!

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Jul 6, 2010 19:02:08 GMT MrT said:

I've been waiting for an update on this for ages - one of my favourite 'project cars' on RR

those wheels - are that aircooled VW-fit Jackman 5-spokes (those really cool wheels fitted to the nicest Baja bugs)?

I cant believe this is one of your favourite project cars on RR, but you have just given me a boost in motivation. ;D

I'm not sure what the wheels are, but they are Beetle fitment, and i think they suit the S100.

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I think i have decided on the look i'm going for.



I've even found some 14" steels courtesy of Kieran, so these will be banded when funds permit, and then see how it looks with the chrome hubcaps fitted.

[Neil]

that is a GOOD look!

[lewist123]

Good work.

I think the white five spoke steels are wellers of some sort.

I am really looking forward to seeing this come together.

Lewis

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I've got to get cracking on it. A friend of mine wants to use it for her wedding in Sept 2011

[Steve]

Nice project chap, ive always got time for any rear-engined Skoda

[raymondmarble]

I'll motivate you mate. Away the S100's ;D

[dw1603]

It could look like this!


I always liked the look of the coupe (S110R?) but now I'm starting to appreciate the 4 door too. If I'm honest, the MB1000 is beginning to look quite attractive aswell, wonder were I'd find one of those?

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I would love it to look like that, but the price of banding steels is out of my budget for now.

I think the only place you would find an MB now would be in CZ and they're getting rare out there. I'd love to get an MB or a 1203 van next.