Skoda wouldn't be where it is today if it hadn't launched the Favorit. Designed by Bertone, the brand's first front-wheel-drive, front-engined car was one of the decisive factors behind the Volkswagen Group's interest in the Czech marque. The model came to be following a decision made by the Czechoslovak government in December 1982 to have the car fully developed by June 1985 and start production within five years.
It was launched in July 1987 at the Brno Engineering Fair and went to receive upgrades in the second half of its life cycle following VW’s takeover in 1991. The hatchback was retired in 1994 to make way for the Felicia, which was subsequently replaced by the Fabia we all know. This facelifted 1993 Favorit is a veritable time capsule since it has been driven for just 21 miles (34 kilometers) since the original owner from Athens bought it 30 years ago.
