Greg Zyla: Tatra cars and trucks, then and now.

T107SmaalPhotoQ: Greg, I enjoy your column and want to know about a vehicle called the Tatraplan T-600. My friend once had one, and it would be interesting to see what info you have on this company. My friend told me they also built a V-8, too. Is this correct? Thanks much, Lee K., Illinois.

A: Lee, your friend is correct. But first, here’s my recollection of Tatraplan and what the company is up to today.

The first I ever heard of a Tatraplan automobile was 30 years ago from a legendary drag racer by the name of Jack    Read full article