southpier Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 i hate to start new topics, but there's just too much fun going on in the Volkswagen anniversary thread to break it up. anyway, these things are seriously cool: http://www.nbc.com/jay-lenos-garage/photos/tatra-t87/318936 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Strange but cool.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Jay likes unique cars. Very cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Very cool cars, Tatras. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmobil Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Tatras are cool cars, one of my dreamcars is Tatra 603 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) Edited May 29, 2015 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharoah Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Not a bad looking car. I saw this one on Ebay a few years back. It's a 1950. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 He's got the most amazing collection. I love watching his show. I'm going to ask him to adapt me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 A 603-2 was in Lemony Snickets.....cool.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Any model kits of Tatras out there? Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 The Tatras of the '30s are especially cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) Any model kits of Tatras out there? Scott https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSdAsiX2CCpv0J2HsNzan0DZ0RjZ6ldBDDA5l1ow3wfcA1qa6uz3A:www.aaamodels.co.uk/List_Pics/ATTACK/ATK_806_TATRA_T87_STAFF_CAR.JPG Unfortunately there is only 1/72nd scale kits of them. There has been a diecast 1/43rd model as well. Edited May 29, 2015 by lordairgtar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 I built the 1/72 scale one - pretty tiny: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Any model kits of Tatras out there? Scott Member KennB did one from scratch, the way he did most of his models. Sadly, most of the photos are missing from his build thread and he hasn't been around the last several months. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=44750 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmobil Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 (edited) I have seen that orange and black rally 603 in person. It used to take part in a local rally here every year before but then they stopped organizing the rally. It is a very special car because it is the only one that has been factorybuilt for rallying in the Tatra factory. I have a 1:43 diecast of a 603 made by IXO. I have also seen a large toy car verion of one on Ebay. I think it was something like 1:20-1:18 in scale and made way back then when they where new cars. Edited May 30, 2015 by Atmobil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Don't forget their little promo film Happy Journey: You could argue for calling the Tucker the American Tatra... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 fantastic! do we know what car the police van was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 (edited) I think I remember seeing a Tatra make an appearance in the 1997 film "Gattaca"...but I could be wrong. Edited May 31, 2015 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I like those old Tatra, but above all the Tatra Trucks! A friend of mine was racing a 8x8 on trial races! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 My favorite Tatra......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 (edited) Don't forget their little promo film Happy Journey: You could argue for calling the Tucker the American Tatra... Great video Chris! Where did you find that? Makes me want to own a Tatra more than ever. It's quirky styling looks right to me. Scott Edited May 31, 2015 by unclescott58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 the "polisher" so much reminded me of Mr Hulot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 My favorite Tatra......... very cool loved the movie and the cars............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 (edited) the "polisher" so much reminded me of Mr Hulot. Okay, I tried, but I could not get though this film. Watched all but the last twenty minutes before I threw in the towel. It was somewhat amusing and the 50's American cars were cool. But..... I sure I'm missing a lot not knowing Spanish. When again, I not so sure? Again it was amusing. But. The Tatra film is much better. Scott Edited June 2, 2015 by unclescott58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 i think it's French. Jacques Tati is a genius in my book, but will acquiesce it's not for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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