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Iconic factory that introduced legendary Syrena and Polonez cars closed 10 years ago today

Ten years ago today the iconic FSO (Fabryka Samochodów Osobowych/ Factory of Passenger Cars) factory in Warsaw produced its last car. Janusz Rosikoń/PAP

On the anniversary of its closure, Nick Westerby looks back at the history of the FSO (Fabryka Samochodów Osobowych/ Factory of Passenger Cars) and its impact on the world of passenger vehicles.

Gone but not forgotten: new exhibition at the former FSO plant highlights some communist-era motoring classics

Photo Gallery: Anybody who doesn’t know their Polonez from their Syrenka should head to Żeran to learn all about post-war Polish cars.

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