The Škoda Museum in Mladá Boleslav is showcasing five outstanding historic vehicles in a special short-term exhibition, on display until 9 January 2025. These extraordinary exhibits provide a captivating glimpse into the 130-year history of the Czech car manufacturer.
In 2025, Škoda Auto, based in Mladá Boleslav, will celebrate its 130th anniversary. The short-term exhibition Klenoty ze sbírky Škoda (Jewels from the Škoda Museum Collection) serves as a fitting prelude to a series of events planned to mark this milestone. The oldest of the five vehicles on display is the Laurin & Klement BSC from 1908—one of the rarest vehicles in the museum’s collection.
This sporty car is the sole surviving example of the twelve ever produced. The the Laurin & Klement BSC from 1908 was acquired by the Škoda Museum in 2016, where its meticulous restoration began, focusing on returning it to its original condition.
Another highlight is the Škoda Hispano-Suiza 25/100 KS, produced under license in Pilsen. This vehicle, which rolled off the production line on 4 May 1928, was among the most advanced cars of its time and underwent extensive restoration between 2019 and 2023.
Representing the luxury cars of the 1930s is the Škoda 645, completed on 28 August 1930. Powered by a 45 hp SV six-cylinder engine, it features a faux-cabriolet body on a long chassis. The vehicle has been part of the Škoda Museum’s collection since 1974.
The name “Superb,” still used for Škoda’s top models today, first appeared 90 years ago, on 22 October 1934. Visitors can admire two historic Superb models in the exhibition. The first is the Škoda Superb 3000 OHV from 1939, a luxury car measuring 5.2 meters in length and powered by a 3137 cm³ inline six-cylinder engine producing 85 hp, capable of reaching a top speed of 125 km/h.
The second is the Škoda Superb OHV from 1948, which served the joint administration of hotels and accommodation facilities in Karlovy Vary for two decades. This vehicle was carefully renovated between 2017 and 2019 under the supervision of Škoda Museum experts.
The Škoda Museum is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, except on New Year’s Day (1 January 2025). For up-to-date information, visit the Škoda Museum website or follow them on Facebook or Instagram.
Visitors can enhance their experience by combining a visit to the Škoda Museum with a trip to the Ferdinand Porsche Birthplace in Liberec-Vratislavice. A discounted combined ticket is available. The birthplace is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 9 am to 5 pm, with visits on other days available by prior arrangement with the Škoda Museum visitor service.
