Name: April 25, 1936: Skoda Rapid expedition sets off on around-the-world trip
Uploaded: 2026-04-30T22:32:44+00:00
Channel: Martin Hladík
Description: Exactly 90 years ago, Břetislav Jan Procházka and Jindřich Kubias set out from Prague on an ambitious expedition meant to promote the quality of the Skoda car brand. In a production Skoda Rapid, they crossed three continents, fifteen countries, and covered nearly 28,000 kilometers. Their feat became one of the boldest automotive undertakings of the

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Exactly 90 years ago, Břetislav Jan Procházka and Jindřich Kubias set out from Prague on an ambitious expedition meant to promote the quality of the Skoda car brand. In a production Skoda Rapid, they crossed three continents, fifteen countries, and covered nearly 28,000 kilometers. Their feat became one of the boldest automotive undertakings of the interwar era.

Ninety years ago, Břetislav Jan Procházka and Jindřich Kubias set off from Old Town Square on a round-the-world journey in a production Skoda Rapid.

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Author: Klára Stejskalová