1939-1949 Aussie New Car Registrations

[Bill Kreiner]

Sadly, Chrysler, Desoto, and Plymouth (though curiously not Dodge) are lumped together, and 1942 thru 1945 are lumped together. But at least we have an idea as to Chrysler Corp. (T. J. Richards) production before 1946, since new registrations are a function of production. The document is interesting because it shows new Aussie registrations of cars originating from North America, Continental Europe, and Britain, in addition to Holden registrations.

[Andydodge]

Bill, interesting numbers, I've never heard of that publication..........do you have a copy?.............thanks, andyd

[Roger the Dodger]

I wonder what the Czech car was ? Skoda ?? 1947 - 1, 1948 - 0, 1949 -18, then a whopping 1029 in 1950.

Roger.

[Ricky Luke]

I wonder what the Czech car was ? Skoda ?? 1947 - 1, 1948 - 0, 1949 -18, then a whopping 1029 in 1950.

Roger.

Probably Tatra.

Rick

[Bill Kreiner]

Andy, I don't have the actual publication. I just have that scan, sent to me by my Australian friend who is also an automotive historian (specializing in Buick).

As for the Czech cars, I would guess both Skoda and Tatra (the only car makers left there by 1950, as Aero, Jawa, and Praga gave up the ghost in '47) made up those figures. There were considerably more Skodas built than the more luxurious Tatras, but more than half of Tatra's production of the 1947-1952 Tatraplan was exported to various countries. I have several books and other data on all the Czech marques.

Also just realized that my title is incorrect -- it should read "1939-1950 . . . "

Edited September 25, 2012 by Bill Kreiner

[Andydodge]

Bill, thanks, re the Czech numbers I would think it would be Skoda, Tatra cars are very rare in oz...........skoda's used to be relatively common yrs ago, well in the 60's so I'd back them...........but could be wrong......lol.......andyd

[Bill Kreiner]

I'm inclined to agree with you, Andy. The Tatras weren't numerous over here in the U.S., either!