Tatra factory automobile 1948 auto show display stand photo press photograph new

Description

A superb and rare photo of the
Tatra
photographed for the new model year in 1948.
Tatra
is a
Czech
vehicle manufacturer in
Kopřivnice
. It is owned by the
Tatra Trucks
company, based in
Ostrava
, and is the third oldest company in the world producing cars with an unbroken history. The company was founded in 1850 as
Ignatz Schustala & Comp.
, in 1890 renamed
Nesselsdorfer Wagenbau-Fabriksgesellschaft
when it became a wagon and carriage manufacturer. In 1897, Tatra produced the first motor car in central Europe, the
Präsident
automobile. In 1921, it changed its name to
Kopřivnická vozovka a.s.
, and in 1919 changed from the Nesselsdorfer marque to the
Tatra
badge named after the nearby
Tatra Mountains
on the
Czechoslovak
-
Polish
border
.
During World War II Tatra was instrumental in the production of trucks and tank engines for the German war effort. Production of passenger cars ceased in 1999, but the company still produces a range of primarily all-wheel-drive trucks, from
4×4
to 18x18. The brand is also known as a result of Czech truck racer
Karel Loprais
: in 1988–2001 he won the
off-road race
Dakar Rally
six times with a
Tatra 815
.
This is a very nice and very rare
non period
photo that reflects a wonderful era of automotive history in a wonderful way.  This is your rare chance to own this photo, therefore it is printed in a nice large format of ca. 8" x 10" (ca. 20 x 26 cm).  It makes it perfectly suitable for framing.
Shipping costs will only be $ 7.00 regardless of how many photos you buy.   For 5 or more photos, shipping is free!
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No copyright expressed or implied. Sold as collectable item only. We are clearing out our archives that we have gathered from various sources.
All items always sent well protected in PVC clear files
and board backed envelopes.
We have photographs that came from professional collections and/or were bought from the original photographer or press studio! They are all of professional and excellent quality.
After many decades of professionally collecting photographs and posters we are clearing out our archives. They make the perfect gift and are perfectly suited for framing. They will look gorgeous unframed and will be a true asset nicely framed with a border. They are a gorgeous and great asset in every home, workshop, workplace, restaurant, bar or club!
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