The 1947 Tatra T87 is best known as a masterpiece of aerodynamic design and unconventional engineering from Czechoslovakia. This luxury sedan, with its futuristic teardrop shape, rear-mounted V8 ...

At a time when most cars were as aerodynamic as a barn, with the ride and handling of a covered wagon, the Tatra T87 was as slippery as an airliner and filled with clever engineer ...

History has been cruel to any number of cars, and even carmakers, but the story of Tatra and the T87 might bring a tear to the eyes of some enthusiasts. Tatra was a Czechoslovak company from the days ...

Most people say that car design peaked somewhere in the 60's or 70's, but it would be nothing without inspiration from the 30's and 40's. This week's episode of Petrolicious features the Tatra T87, an ...

It’s a Tatra T87. It was made in Czechoslovakia in 1947. The fin is for stability.” Jeff Lane, the owner of the silver streamliner, patiently answers each question. Parked in front of a small café, ...

The Volkswagen Beetle is likely the most famous rear-engine car to come out of the 1930s, but it wasn't the only one. This episode of "Jay Leno's Garage" features the 1938 Tatra T87, which sports a ...

High automotive points go to anyone knowing the name of the third oldest automotive producer with an unbroken manufacturing history. Yes, it really is this Czech company from KopYivnice - established ...

On the same day as crowds from all over Europe will flock to see the barn-find cars from the Baillon collection offered at Artcurial's Retromobile sale, RM Auctions will be holding its own event in ...

His automotive adventure started reporting on various motorsport events as a sports writer before moving onto a full-time auto career with various sites, including This Week In Motors and ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. The Tatra T87 was one of the great streamliners, built to cruise Europe’s first highways, a smooth, high-speed luxury express. What it was not built ...

At a time when most cars were as aerodynamic as a barn, with the ride and handling of a covered wagon, the Tatra T87 was as slippery as an airliner and filled with clever engineering. Spot the unusual ...