Czechoslovakia 1933-1934: Praga takes the lead

Praga Piccolo

After Tatra led in 1932, Praga takes the lead in 1933 and 1934. In 1933, the market falls -19.6% to 8,050 units. Praga (-19.8%) takes a 25.2% share just above Tatra (-35.2%) at 24.5%. Aero (-16.9%) resists better and overtakes Skoda (-42.3%) for third place.

In 1934, sales bounce back up 10.6% to 8,902 units. Praga (+1.9%) repeats at #1 with 23.2% share, and beats Tatra (+4.5%) for just six units. Skoda (+48.2%) surges ahead to return at #3 ahead of Z (+14.6%) and Aero (-14.3%) down two spots to #5. Renault, Citroen, Ford and Peugeot are the most popular foreign brands.

Full Year 1933 and 1934 Top 10 brands rankings below.