Tatra may not enjoy the same familiarity as other automakers of the 20th century, but the Eastern European firm contributed many an engineering advance to the automobile world, some of them little recognized until decades after the fact. Next August, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance will pay tribute to Tatra by giving the under-appreciated automaker its own display category.
Nowadays, Tatra models continue to enjoy a loyal following among collectors who appreciate their innovative designs and advanced styling, and the Classic Car Club of America formally recognizes a number of Tatras (1927-1948 Models T70, T70A, T80, T77, T77A and T87 with prewar styling) as Full Classics. Though individual Tatra models have appeared at Pebble Beach in the past (most notably in 2006, when a Tatra Type 80 owned by Evzen Majoros took the Chairman’s Trophy), the marque has never before had a dedicated class. For 2014, it will join the likes of Ruxton, the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, Steam Cars and Maserati (celebrating its 100th anniversary) on the greens at Pebble Beach, finally getting (some of) the recognition it deserves.
The 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance will take place August 17. For more information, visit PebbleBeachConcours.net.
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