Two late T87s are offered for sale. Both cars have been restored and have their home in Czech Republic. The light blue one is offered by http://www.prewarcar.com/ while a similar silver one is put on sale by a private owner known to the the editor. smitkees@planet.nl. Both cars are prized at the same level.
Meanwhile, Coys have published their Essen auction results which has made it clear that the Tatra T57a remained unsold. www.coys.co.uk/
We hear that the TFI clubstand became 3rd overall in the best clubstand competion at Essen (See: Essen report) Congratulations to all TFI volunteers!
Apart from the T75s at the TFI clubstand, Coys auctioned a T57a, by far estimated the cheapest car at the auction. For a list of all auctioned cars, click here. We however don’t know wether it was sold or not as Coys has not published the auction resukts so far. Prizes are expected to appear here
The car has been fully restored, including the V8-engine. Exterior: black. Interior: restored to original specification: black/red cloth, headlining white. Original chrome. Tesla radio. Heater. All fully functioning.
Same Belgian owner since 1998. Always garaged, registered and insured. Car can be viewed in Bruges, Belgium.
Price in EURO: 13000 ovno.
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C148040/
PS I saw this car. Overall appearance is of a well preserved car that bcan be enjoyed for years. The car comes with valid Czech (Ostrava) papers. Basically its a 1966 car with low windscreen and low tank. After renovation later type bumpers, front, bonnet, chrome striping etc were fitted. Engine started immediately and sounded well. Interior is non-original but very well redone close to the original patterns. No disadvantages then? Yes, the chrome is ok but slightly worn and its paint has started to crack with rust popping up on several spots , so a new paintjob will be needed one day.
KS
The Tatra Freunde International (TFI) will have their usual clubstand in Hall 9.1 (first floor). The TFI crew has proven to surprise everyone, not just the Tatra fans!, with high quality and tastefull exhibitions of Tatras every year, winning several awards in the past years. Moreover, it has become a meeting point for all Tatra fans over the last years.
General info of Techno Classica Essen: http://www.siha.de/tce_uk.php?m=3&ms=1
On top of this, Coys will auction a Tatra T 57a at Essen:
Car info:
Tatra T 57a,
Lot 257
Registration Number: TBA
(Illustration is of a similar car)
The Tatra 57 was the successor to the Type 12, introduced from the Nesselsdorf-based works in 1932. It featured a overhead camshaft, air-cooled four cylinder boxer engine with a displacement of 1155 cm2 and a power output of some 18 hp, propelling the 780 kg light car to a top speed of some 80 km/h.
The Tatra 57A was introduced in 1936 as its successor. The engine, with the same displacement, now produced 2 hp more, sufficicnet for a top speed of 90 km/h. Most bodies were 2 door saloons, but special open and closed police cars were available.
Described by the vendor as in largely fair to good condition, it would benefit from some attention to the paintwork but technically is sound with recent attention to the engine, brakes and front axle.A charming, technically advanced small car.
Ecorra is now offering new silentblocks for the T 603 front shock absorbers. Two units cost CZK 6.000,- exl 20 % VAT.
More information on Ecorra’s website:
http://www.ecorra.com/en/nahradni_dily/detail.php?nd_id=242
and http://www.ecorra.com/Download/katalog1.jpg
The white T 603 recenly auctioned at Shannons reached twice its estimated value and is believed to be shipped to Germany
http://www.shannons.com.au/pages/auctions/lot.jsp?id=O22L22E2ICUR7L53
If you wonder what has happened to the T 97 acquired from the Victory Museum by a Seattle dealer, Paul Greenstein has the answer.
The Tatraplan engined T97 recently (not) auctioned on e bay, was seen this week here in Southern California.
It’s at a shipper getting ready for a trip back to Czech Republic…
