Aero Model History

Czech Republic · founded 1929

Czechoslovak aircraft maker turned automaker (1929–1947) — built lightweight two-stroke roadsters and sedans in Prague before nationalisation ended production.

Models

Type 10 (Aero 500)

Aero's debut car — a 494 cc single-cylinder two-stroke three-seater offered as roadster, cabriolet, and coupé; 1,358 built.

Microcar · 1929–1932
Type 18 (Aero 662)

Aero's 660 cc two-cylinder follow-on — 18 bhp, four-wheel brakes, and a top speed of 90 km/h; 2,615 built.

Economy car · 1931–1934
Type 20 (Aero 1000)

Near-litre twin-cylinder Aero nicknamed 'pike of the highway' — 998 cc, 24–26 bhp, approximately 2,546 built.

Economy car · 1932–1934
Type 30

Aero's most successful model — front-wheel drive, all-independent suspension, 998 cc twin two-stroke; over 8,000 built including a post-war run.

Economy car · 1934–1947
Type 50

Aero's largest and most powerful car — a 1997 cc four-cylinder two-stroke FWD machine reaching 130 km/h; 1,205 built.

Sports car · 1936–1942

Other makes