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RD-25-61 TATRA T2-87 Limousine 1948

Authentic Bl/W photo probably from the 1970s of the same T87, taken somewhere in the Netherlands (probably in Den Haag).
Source: Photo Collection Peter Drijver.
Original place and date unknown.
Screenshot from CCA site.

The Tatra streamlined cars are one of the most extravagant cars I know. These futuristic vehicles were its time far ahead.
The T87 was based on the T77 which was first presented in 1934.
In the early 1930s the concept of fast and economical built streamlined cars became very popular. Not only in the US but mainly in Germany and Middle-European countries avant-garde ideas were put into practice.
The Tatra T77 was developed by designer and engineer Paul Jaray (Hungary, 1889-1974) and Hans Ledwinka (Austria, 1878-1967, also designer and engineer). Cooperator was engineer Erich Übelacker (Czech, 1899-1977).
Jaray was an early pioneer in streamlined airplanes and car bodies. Ledwinka invented the so called backbone chassis: a frameless central tubular chassis with swing axles and with independent suspension. He had a preference for rear-mounted air-cooled engines, which were applied in all streamlined Tatras. The revolutionary ideas of these automotive inventors resulted in one of the greatest cars ever, at least to my opinion.

The T87 underwent a restyle by František Kardaus in 1948. It received a new dashboard, the central third headlamp was removed and the other two lamps were integrated into the front fenders, like the 1946-52 T600 Tatraplan already had.

Ledwinka had with Tatra a great influence in modernizing car design. The T87 is a real automotive icon.
Above this all seeing such an old original T87 with original 1950s Dutch plates is beyond expectation.

This Tatra was delivered new to the Romanian ambassador in the Netherlands in 1948. It was in service till the mid 1960s. It was still in use in Den Haag when Mr. Ad Palmen bought this Tatra around 1975.

Seen at the viewing days of the Palmen Barnfind Collection Auction initiated by Gallery Aaldering, Brummen and provided by Classic Car Auctions, location Dordrecht.
More info: www.gallery-aaldering.com/nl/the-palmen-barnfind-collecti...
More photo's: www.classiccar-auctions.com/nl/lot-details/18236/Main%20c...

2968 cc air-cooled V8 rear-engine.
Ca. 1480 kg.
Production T87: 1937-1950 (although there was no production in 1943-44).
Original first reg. number: June 30, 1948.
New old type Dutch reg. number: June 21, 1954 (not valid anymore, June 2023).
For sale since May 24, 2023.

Dordrecht, Einsteinstraat, May 29, 2023.

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Taken on: June 2, 2023

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