Skopak

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Skopak was a car brand from Pakistan .

Company history

The company Haron Industries Ltd. and Haroon Industries Ltd. from Karachi was importer of automobiles of Škoda and tractors by Zetor . In 1965 the production of automobiles began. In 1970, an independent model was added, which was marketed as the Skopak . Its production ended in 1971. A total of around 1400 vehicles were built.

vehicles

The company assembled the Škoda 1000 MB from delivered kits from 1965 .

From 1967 there were plans for a multi-purpose vehicle. A Trekka was imported from New Zealand , but did not go into production in Pakistan. A proprietary development was based on the chassis of the Škoda Octavia . Initially it was planned that the body should consist of straight metal sheets. Ultimately, it was made of fiberglass-reinforced plastic because it was cheaper to manufacture. Prototypes were made in 1969. Series production ran from May 1970 to spring 1971. The basic version was an open pick-up with two seats. A fabric roof, side windows and hardtop were available at an additional cost. An airport version offered more space for people and luggage. A four-cylinder engine with a displacement of 1221 cm³ and 34.5 kW propelled the vehicles.

literature

  • Marián Šuman-Hreblay: Automobile Manufacturers Worldwide Registry. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, London 2000, ISBN 0-7864-0972-X , p. 264. (English)

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b c d Škoda-Kurier, edition 01/2013 (accessed on March 26, 2016)
  2. ↑ Marián Šuman-Hreblay: Automobile Manufacturers Worldwide Registry. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, London 2000, ISBN 0-7864-0972-X , p. 264. (English)
  3. ^ D'Auto (Dutch, accessed March 26, 2016)
  4. ↑ Allcarindex (English, accessed on March 26, 2016)