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Tatraktor

June 23rd, 2013
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Tatra going “tatraktor” hybrid tractor and truck
Tatra Phoenix. Author: Tatra
Yesterday 15:53
Koprivnica – Kopřivnická Tatra promises a lot of news this year, agricultural vehicle, which tatrováci study called “tatraktor”. Special šestikolové vehicle is adapted to move across the field.
“It’s basically a replacement for large tractors that pull trailers,” said Radek Strouhal, vice-chairman of Tatra Trucks, which [...]

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The kidnapping of East German politician Otto Nuschke and his Tatra 60 years ago.

June 20th, 2013
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On 17 June 1953, during the East German uprising, in the front seat of his Tatra, East German politician Nuschke, deputy prime minister, and his driver got stuck in an angry mass.  Enclosed by them, they were forced to get out but after Nuschke was recognized, had to get back into the car, the Tatra [...]

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traveler Jiří Baum: adventures on the road is a sign of poor preparation.

June 20th, 2013
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Interview with son Peter Baum
18-06-2013 12:30 | Milena Štráfeldová

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United States, South America, Africa, Australia, Japan – everywhere in the 20 and 30 the last century, traveled Jiri Baum. About his travels he wrote several books, both at home and abroad organized hundreds of lectures, field collection that is collected, handed over free [...]

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Prohibition to export munition may block Tatra contract with Libya

June 20th, 2013
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E15: Czech firms arrange deal to sell armoured vehicles to Libya

ČTK |
13 JUNE 2013
Prague, June 12 (CTK) – Several Czech companies have negotiated a contract worth Kc1bn on a supply and modernisation of hundreds of amphibious armoured vehicles to Libya’s military, daily E15 said Wednesday, referring to information from the companies and the Foreign Affairs [...]

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Ullrich Fischer’s T 57

June 20th, 2013
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Veteran club Lauf could welcome a T 57 this year among the 99 entrants.
http://n-land.de/lokales/lok-detail/datum/2013/06/09/ein-festtag-fuer-oldtimerfreunde.html#.UcIyaztM-OU

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Old (mainly) Dutch Tatra trucks

June 18th, 2013
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http://www.oudedaf.nl/tatra.htm

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T 87 wins class at National Oldtimer Day, Lelystad, NL

June 17th, 2013
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T 12, T 30, T 75, T 87 and 2 x T 603 at the start of the 1000 mile revival meeting.

June 17th, 2013
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Michal Popv’s Tatra in the Czechoslovak 1000 mile revival meeting
All Tatras and more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcXfpoIB65Y

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T 613/4 spotted in NL

June 17th, 2013
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Spotted at an all-brands-welcome veteran club

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T87 Prominently Displayed at Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance

June 17th, 2013
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Thousands of spectators turned out on a beautiful Father’s Day Sunday in Beverly Hills, California for the annual, invitation only Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance. This year, themed “the Jet Age” featured two jet-powered cars and a new Lear Jet, with wings removed, parked on the street — the first time ever an [...]

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