The Aero was a Czechoslovak automobile company that produced a variety of models between 1929 and 1947 by a well-known aircraft and car-body company owned by Dr. Kabes in Prague-Vysocany. Now Aero Vodochody produces aircraft only.

Type 10

The original Aero model, the Type 500 or Type 10 was a small car launched in 1928. Powered by a 494 cc single-cylinder two-stroke engine with water cooling, producing , it could reach a top speed of . Drive was through a 3-speed gearbox to a rear axle without differential. The Type 10 was sold with a choice of body styles; roadster, cabriolet and coupé, all with two seats in the front and one in the rear. Production ran for four years, ending in 1932 with 1,358 built.

Type 18

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Announced in 1931, the Type 18 (also known as the 662) was powered by a larger 660 cc two-cylinder engine developing , with a top speed of . With improved four-wheel brakes, the Type 18 came as a 3-seater roadster and 4-seat saloon, and all independent suspension. The car could reach . The Type 30 was the most successful Aero model, and production reached 7,780 before manufacturing ended in 1940. Another 500 were produced post-war with a new radiator design but was stopped in 1947 when the company was nationalised.

750 Pony

The 750 Pony is a small two-seater convertible with only 2 models built as prototypes in 1941 and was intended for post war producing, but nationalisation of the company ended the plan. It was powered by a 745 cc engine producing .

thumb|racing car [[Aero Monoposto (1927)]]

References

  • Aero Cars Czech Republic
  • Aero club homepage (in Slovak)
  • Aero car pictures
  • Aero Roadster picture from 'FineCars'
  • pictures of an Aero 50 restoration story
  • Aero veteran club