The book "Čezeta and Scooters by J.F. Koch"

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The book "Čezeta and Scooters by J.F. Koch" is a fascinating guide to the history of iconic Czech scooters. It offers a detailed look at the technical constructions, development phases, and production of these machines, including unique prototypes and unrealized designs. Readers will learn about testing stories, manufacturing processes from Strakonice to New Zealand, and Čezeta's sporting achievements. The book is richly illustrated with period photographs and contains many previously unpublished materials, including technical diagrams and promotional materials. Ideal for history and technology enthusiasts. The book fully describes the history of the creation and production of Čezeta scooters. The technical section begins with a description of all J.F. Koch's scooter constructions, through the description of serial Čezetas, and ends with a description of the 503 prototype and an overview of other unrealized designs. Of course, there is a chapter dedicated to the type 505 tricycles. The chapter on development introduces readers not only to all Čezeta scooter designs but also to the course and results of prototype testing and the challenges of development itself. The part of the book dedicated to production describes the manufacturing process from the beginnings in the Strakonice "scooter factory," through serial assembly in České Budějovice, to the assembly of Čezetas in New Zealand. The chapter titled "Čezeta the Athlete and Globetrotter" presents Čezeta as a sports machine with ambitions to succeed in terrain and long-distance rides. The chapter includes memories of witnesses supplemented with maps and photographs. The book includes a chapter with numerous photographs from the promotional department of ČZ a.s. and a chapter presenting an extensive collection of printed promotional materials from both domestic and foreign dealers. Readers will also find detailed technical descriptions, including electrical diagrams of all types, an overview of all production deviations, color schemes of surface finishes, and much more information. The book contains a large amount of previously unpublished information and period photographs and illustrations.