Here is the content of the “On the Chair 184” program broadcast on HTV9 on October 16th.
The Skoda Museum showcases the brand’s 130-year history, one of Europe’s oldest car manufacturers.
A massive billboard greets visitors outside, featuring a QR code for an interactive video journey through Skoda’s history and its “Let’s Explore” spirit.
Inside, the museum displays Skoda’s current lineup, from electric vehicles to SUVs. Notably, Skoda’s electric models follow a naming convention starting with “E” and ending with “Q,” exemplified by the Elroq and Enyaq Coupe, soon available in Vietnam.
The museum’s memorabilia section highlights Skoda’s adventurous spirit, featuring raincoats, umbrellas, backpacks, picnic sets, and even children’s items in the brand’s signature blue. A special collaboration with Botas produced commemorative shoes for Skoda’s 130th anniversary, blending heritage with modern lifestyle.
A dedicated kids’ area encourages creativity and technical learning through coloring, clay modeling, and designing dream Skoda cars, embodying the “Let’s Explore” philosophy.
Founded in the late 19th century by Vaclav Laurin and Vaclav Klement, Skoda began as a small workshop with 5 employees. Today, it’s a global corporation with over 40,000 employees.
Early exhibits include an 1899 bicycle with over 30 variants, a 1903 motorcycle, and Skoda’s first car in 1908.
The museum traces Skoda’s logo evolution, culminating in the modern winged arrow emblem.
Skoda has a rich racing history, notably as a long-time sponsor of the Tour de France.
True to its “Let’s Explore” ethos, vintage Skoda cars featured waterproof canvas roof racks, ideal for outdoor adventures.
A large van model, likened to Vietnam’s “Ford Transit,” served various purposes, from cargo to ambulances and even hearses, showcasing Skoda’s integration into daily life.
A 1957 photo of Miss America with a Skoda led to 15,000 orders, but only 408 were produced due to limited capacity. The beauty queen revisited the museum in 2014 with the historic car.
A couple’s 52,000 km African journey in a Skoda from 1936–1938 is celebrated, embodying the brand’s limitless exploration spirit.
For its 130th anniversary, Skoda presented a pop-up exhibition of iconic models across 4 floors, vividly retelling its century-long history.
Skoda’s first car, known for its elegance, practicality, and affordability, later competed in races and is now a museum highlight.
The Skoda Superb 4000 Type 919, the brand’s largest and most luxurious model, had only 11 units produced due to wartime constraints. Its length rivaled the Rolls-Royce, and it featured a reverse-gear steering wheel.
The Skoda 860, an 8-cylinder model from the 1930s, showcased advanced design and engineering for its time.
The 1935 Skoda 935, one of the brand’s first aerodynamic models, featured a rounded body and long tail, optimizing high-speed performance and marking a technological leap.
In the 1950s–1960s, Skoda buyers had to pay half the price upfront and wait up to 10 years for delivery.
A late 1980s model marked a design revolution, developed in record time—just 2 years—and commercialized within 4 years.
The 1971 Skoda 110 Super Sport, a special sports model, appeared in the horror film “Ferat Vampire,” where it famously “fed on blood” for fuel.
The Skoda Spider, a 1970s open-top sports car, was designed for racing with its lightweight, aerodynamic build.
The rally car exhibition area.
The concept car section features unique models like the Skoda 783 with an asymmetrical door layout and the Ahoj!, meaning “Hello.”
A special section showcases restored vintage Skodas, brought back to life by skilled craftsmen and enthusiasts, symbolizing the enduring bond between the brand and its community.
Visitors can experience virtual reality, sitting in classic Skodas and “traveling through time” on historic streets, embodying the “Let’s Explore” spirit.
The tour concludes with a small cinema screening films about Skoda’s development, brand story, and milestones.
The “On the Chair” program is a collaboration between Ho Chi Minh City Television and VCCorp, produced by AutoPro and commercially exploited by AdWheel.
It airs on HTV9 at 6:10 PM from Monday to Saturday and rebroadcasts at 8:00 PM on VCCorp’s multi-platform.
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