Cezeta 505 Karosa Krilo (CZ, 1967)

Product description

A high-quality resin model of the Čezeta 505 Karosa Krilo (CZ, 1967), released as an anniversary edition by AutoCult—their "Model of the Year 2026." The package includes the new 184-page "AutoCult" Edition 2026 book, provided in digital format on a USB flash drive. The model comes in a clear display case on a base, enclosed within a paper outer sleeve.

In the early 1960s, a competition for young trainees at the "Karosa" company served as an incentive for these aspiring skilled workers to apply their knowledge and abilities toward building three-wheeled, rickshaw-style vehicles. The effort resulted in two visually striking machines. Both remained one-of-a-kind examples; however, in the years that followed, someone decided to revive these forgotten three-wheelers—this time, giving them a completely new form.

It was decided that one of the three-wheelers would be converted into a vehicle designed to resemble an aircraft—though only in appearance!

The project was ultimately brought to life in 1967. The apprentices retained the basic rickshaw chassis, allowing them to reuse the front section—complete with its steerable wheel—along with the rear axle. Power was provided by a 350cc JAWA engine, producing 18 horsepower. The visual elements of a modern jet aircraft were unmistakable: two stylized wings and a fixed vertical tail fin gave the vehicle a distinctive appearance. An enclosed cockpit provided space for the driver and a passenger seated directly behind him. The young men even managed to obtain road-legal status for their "Wing" in the CSSR—the motorized glider could reach speeds of up to 70 km/h.

In 2018, the vehicle re-emerged from obscurity. However, it was corroded, partially stripped of parts, and in very poor condition—in desperate need of restoration.