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Tatra

1976 Tatra T-613
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Tatra was yet another automaker that deemphasized aerodynamics by 1970s

May 22, 2026 Steve 11

(EXPANDED FROM 8/23/2023) A few years ago Curbside Classic reposted a story about the Tatra T-613 (Shafer, 2023). What struck me about that car, which was designed in the late-60s but did not reach production […]

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