Skoda 110 R 130 RS Rally 1979

Skoda 130 RS original rally race car, not replica. This historic 1979 Skoda 130 RS is 100% original rally car, fully restored, with its original number plate.

As a race car, the famous 130 RS (FIA Homologation number: 1676), celebrated its greatest triumphs with a double victory in the 1977 Monte Carlo Rally in 1,300 cm3 category and a victory in the European Touring Car Championship of 1981, the vehicle achieved many victories in other Rally competitions as well.

During 1979 ten race cars Skoda 130 RS were imported by ASC (Auto Sport Club of Bulgaria) from former Czechoslovakia.

This model sport car (the so called “Porsche of the East”) was produced from 1975 to 1981 with factory specifications - a highly tuned 4 in line cylinder, rear-mounted 1.3 liter ( 1289 cm3) OHV engine, water cooled, cast iron cylinder head and aluminum crankcase with dry oil sump system, self-locking differential, carburetors 2 x Weber’s 40 DCOE, delivering an impressive 142 PS at 8500 rpm and reaching top speed of 220 km/h.

Weight 720 kg .The car’s engine cover and flared arches are fiberglass, while the front lid, roof and door skins are aluminum. After its arrival the car described here, was tuned for the Bulgarian Championship with more aggressive factory racing camshaft aiming at reaching the power of 158 – 163 PS. The original cam is preserved by the owner in perfect condition.

The vehicle is equipped with specific original tires and two sets (one training and one race set) of ultra-light magnesium alloy wheels. The car took place in all races of Bulgarian Rally Championship during the years till 1983, as well as in the International sport events like “Vida”, “Hebros”, “Golden sands” Rallies.

Pilot of the car was ms (master of sport) Atanas Atanasov, the car still keeps its original number plate - ГB 20 30. The origin of the vehicle can be verified by the VIN Number shown in the attached photos.

Bought in 1997 by the new owner (car racer and auto restoration specialist) and fully restored within 9 years, using 100 % original parts, including a professionally remanufactured race engine, returned to as-new condition. Articles for that car are to be found in Auto Motor und Sport magazine (special edition dedicated to 120 years Skoda traditions), Avtoklasica 2013 and others.

Place to be seen - town of Gabrovo, Bulgaria.