FSO Warszawa: Books - History and Models

Samochody Warszawa

The book presents all models and variants of the Warszawa cars produced at the Passenger Car Factory FSO in Żerań between 1951 and 1973, as well as prototypes that never reached mass production.

It discusses the origins of the project against the post-war automotive situation in Poland and the technical level of 1945-1950. Following a chronological order, it describes the Warszawa M20, modernization work and prototypes from 1955-1957, developments from 1957-1959, the Warszawa Ghia prototypes, the 201, 202, 203 and 204 models, the 210 prototype and related versions.

It also covers later upgrades, production growth, export, and the use of Warszawa components in other vehicles. The publication includes numerous photos and drawings and explains technical solutions and structural differences between the models.

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Samochód osobowy Warszawa 210

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The book is a detailed monograph about the last version of the Warszawa car, designed from 1964. The Warszawa 210 was to be produced at the Passenger Car Factory in Żerań, Warsaw.

The author describes the design of the new car, construction of prototypes, factory tests, and changes to the design. The book presents six versions of the Warszawa 203 car, designs of the Warszawa 206 and Warszawa 325 S/K Ghia, as well as the design of the SFA-4 Alfa minibus on the Warszawa chassis.

The publication contains hundreds of previously unpublished photographs and drawings. It presents a detailed description of the design and production of the Warszawa 210, unique photographs and drawings, comprehensive presentation of various versions and prototypes of Warszawa cars, and insight into Polish automotive history and engineering.

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Warszawa (Samochody w PRL)

The book presents the importance of the FSO Warszawa in the history of Polish automotive industry and its influence on everyday life in the post-war decades. Production began in 1951 and marked the start of modern Polish car manufacturing. Over 22 years more than 250.000 units were built, and its chassis and powertrain were also used in tens of thousands of Żuk and Nysa vans.

The Warszawa played a significant role in the social life of the 1950s and 1960s. It formed the basis of state company fleets and was widely used as a taxi, ambulance, police car and driving school vehicle. For two decades it dominated Polish roads. In 1965 it accounted for 58% of all registered cars.

For younger readers it is now a historic vehicle; for older generations it is a source of memories. The book recalls this important and familiar car.

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