15. Skoda 110 R
During the ‘60s, Skoda’s main sedan model was the 110, a basic four-door car with a rear-mounted four-cylinder engine. In Eastern Europe in those days, sports cars were almost nonexistent, so Skoda wanted to introduce a sports coupe to widen its appeal and export sales. The result was the Skoda 110 R, a true sports coupe with a dynamic fastback design and more power.
They introduced the 110 R in 1970 and immediately, it became a highly sought-after model in all of Eastern Europe. It retained the basic technical layout but had an upgraded engine producing 62 HP. Of course, the performance was diminutive by today’s standards. However, back in the early ‘70s in Czechoslovakia, this was a proper sports coupe. Skoda even entered it in rally championships and won a few events. The production lasted until 1980 and they made over 56,000 110 Rs.