The Sociedad Hispano-Suiza Fabrica de Automoviles SA was organised in Spain with a capitalisation of 250,000 Pesetas
Tuesday 14th June 1904 The Sociedad Hispano-Suiza Fabrica de Automoviles SA was organised in Spain with a capitalisation of 250,000 Pesetas. Undeniably one of the most unique names of any car manufacturer, the once famous marque had its name derived from two countries – Spain, where it entered production in 1904, and Switzerland where its…
Václav Laurin
Wednesday 16th October 1895 Born on this day, Václav Laurin, Czech engineer, entrepreneur and industrialist who co-founded automobile manufacturer Laurin & Klement that later became today’s Škoda Auto.
Václav Klement
Tuesday 6th October 1868 Born on this day, Václav Klement, Czech automotive pioneer, co-founder of what is now Škoda Auto.
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