Tatra could build replicas of its classic models fitted with modern mechanical components. Continue reading
Category Archives: Tatra
ZeitHaus treasures: 1945 Tatra 87
The Tatra 87 was the first series-produced car whose silhouette was fine-tuned in a wind tunnel. Continue reading
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Topical advertising: Rear-engined cars
Rear-engined cars were particularly popular in the 1950s and 1960s because installing the engine behind the rear axle freed up a generous amount of space inside the cabin. This space often came at the expense of cargo capacity and handling, and rear-mounted engines were quickly phased out once automakers started toying around with front-mounted engines … Continue reading
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Color-coded advertising: Black
In the early days of the auto industry, black was often associated with the Model T and Henry Ford’s attempt to save money by adopting standardized production methods. Several decades later, black was found on official vehicles used by miscellaneous government agencies around the world because it’s a low-key color that doesn’t immediately stand out … Continue reading
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Topical advertising: On the inside
Although the first part of a car that meets the eye is the body, the interior is arguably more important as it plays a major part in determining if a car is enjoyable to drive or ride in. Cobbling together an interior is tough because engineers, designers, bean counters, factory workers and even dealers all … Continue reading
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Caption contest: Tatra T603
What are the owner of a 1960s Tatra T603 and the pilot of a Mikoyan–Gurevich MiG-15 talking about in this promotional picture? Continue reading
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Carlisle Import Nationals
To be precise, it’s actually the Carlisle Import and Kit Nationals, but personally, kit cars (with the exception of Lotus 7s and some tasteful 550 Spyders) don’t do much for me. The event consists of two main parts: a show, and a swap-meet. A decade or more ago, the swap-meet portion was enormous and one … Continue reading
