1952 Tatra 600 Yes, we go for a ride! Buck Rogers H S car

[@oldcremona]

The history of the Czech people is a poignant one. I admire their fortitude in the face of adversity. Great that you made a video tribute to one of their cars, Chuck.

I'm very happy when I see an original Tatra outside Europe. Perfect job...

[@Eis_Bear]

5:36 Tatra only started with the rear engined aerodynamic cars (the T77) in 1933. They made their first car in 1897, it's actually one of the oldest car manufacturers in the world.

[@TheGearhead222]

Tatra's were SO ahead of their time! Rear wheel driver, boxer layout-very fast!

[@surgechecker18]

Had a chance to buy a Tatra here in Texas about 10 years ago. Wished I had. Great cars. Very nice piece Chuck.

[@19jmsr56]

Beautifully restored Tatra T600 "Tatraplan". Indeed artwork on the penultimate streamlined Czechoslovak Tatra models.

[@rickj8859]

Porsche was born in Czech Republic, or Kingdom of Bohemia as it was then known, in the village called Vratislavice, near the city of Liberec. With regards to VW design? For most part, the VW was actually designed by Hans Ledwinka ... an ex-chief draughtsman of Tatra, who at that time was employed by Porsche as consultant. Tatra has sued Porsche for breach of umpteen design patents in 1939, but shortly after filing the suit, Czech Republic {Bohemia & Moravia] were occupied ... by Germans.

[@BAgodmode]

Jay Leno has a lovely Tatra example in his collection.

[@thesantiso]

I was born in the wrong era, and country (hence we don't have much classic cars). But if Catholic Heaven exists, then I believe mine's gonna be a big garage with ALL cars from 1920-1990... But for now, I'm watching your series, you give me the pleasure of virtually riding a machine like that. THANK YOU

[@idioticincmovies]

is it wierd that im 18 and Im in love with 50s and 60s era cars? I bought one as a project all on my salary because I have such an obsession. subscribing

[@mhdfrb9971]

That's the most futuristic looking car for early 50s

[@RideswithChuck]

That's why I enjoy putting this channel together!

[@tallll70]

I believe bbc said that tatra 87 (one of previous models to this) was 1st aerodynamic production car in the world. Never new much about this, although my dad drove 603-3 model for 30 years and bought one used for him self for about $750. Geees, time goes by in hurry. Thanks for this hd video.

[@5610winston]

4:08 Double-clutching for the second-gear shift? Non-synchro or just worn? And can you imagine the slack in the column-shift bushings with a rear-engine?

[@Pacerace100]

My "heaven" would be the same, but wouldn't be limited by year. I would want a garage with every car ever built!

[@Porschedude8]

Very unusual and quirky, but there is something charming about it....

[@subzero92MK]

yep i agree, america is a pretty cool country, i really wanna see it one day

[@VioletGiraffe]

This car has quite a decent drag coefficient as for a pre-war era!

[@MarkGelderland]

Great design!

[@tompinion4138]

Beautiful, love it!

[@RideswithChuck]

Thanks for all of your recent views and comments.

[@tompinion4138]

Well, thank you for all the great videos! They are very enjoyable.

[@juanasanelli6831]

Un auto muy fino y bien construido casi todo hecho en aluminio

[@southshore516]

This is so cool, I actually didn't even know there was a boxer-4 Tatra, thought they were all air-cooled V8's.

[@G56AG]

Very unusual car, I don't think I've ever seen one before.

[@RideswithChuck]

It's the only that I have ever seen.

[@CalifaJohn]

It's cute and funky.

[@halflife103]

This is intersting... what i know of "Tatra" are large 8x8 Offroad trucks XD

[@RideswithChuck]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@RideswithChuck]

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RideswithChuck]

You are very welcome!

[@radiotvpartz]

Tatra's were so good that VW ripped off the 1930's T97 models.

[@CEOkiller]

and Porsche...

[@onmilo]

Awesome video of a very rare car!

[@ufoengines]

Cool! Reminds me of my old Corvair.

[@arronax1876]

It was an original Tatra 2.0L boxer engine. Tatra produced its first air coolled boxers in 1926. Then in 1930´s an 1940´s Tatra 57 has a boxer too. It was Porsche who copied some of Tatra´s ideas.

[@seriousbe]

I WANT this car.Fortuitement it's becoming more and more expensive,even in czech republic.

[@TheGuerillapatriot]

Fine little automobile.

[@halflife103]

It's not as bad as people think, It's because of those taxes that have kept our economy afloat. Plus their are taxes for Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, Retirement, Mortgage. There was this thing called the HST that in one year dropped our debt by 8 million. for a 12% tax on everything instead of a 14-7% on certain items. I was for the HST. But that got Voted out. The taxes really aren't that bad when you think about what they do. if you live within your means, its not a problem.

[@Flies2FLL]

It sounds like a VW type 1. It would be interesting to look at the engine and see if it was a copy of Dr. Porsche's original design. Tatra is famous for their air-cooled V8 engines, I'm surprised to see an H4 boxer.

[@johndavies4644]

Flies2FLL porsche copied them

[@johnmckekell5568]

In fact, Porsche copied Tatra when he designed VW Beetle (and other his cars) .. Especially Tatra 87 and 97.

[@bg147]

Shows you what I know, I had never heard of these.

[@subzero92MK]

@RideswithChuck That's good, i hope to come there in the future

[@SteamboatWilley]

Curvy, rear-engined luxury saloon. Is this the inspiration behind the Porsche Panamera?

[@hebneh]

This was a very early streamlined car. Just about the same time, the Chrysler and DeSoto Airlfows were manufactured also, but they rapidly were redesigned. Meanwhile, this design was in use for decades. I believe the Tatra that came after this one was odd looking too, with 3 headlights.

[@zongihangi11]

The 3-lamp models are older than the T600 shown in this video.

[@hebneh]

@@zongihangi11 No, the Tatra 603-1, made from 1937 to 1963, had three headlights inside an oblong glass-fronted panel on the front of the car.

[@zongihangi11]

@@hebneh In 1937, they did not even know that the Tatras would be 603. At that time, the three-lantern Tatras 77. The Tatra 603 was launched in 1956, first with 3, later with four lamps. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatra_77 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatra_603

[@hebneh]

1957 to 1963, NOT 1937.

[@Xyronium]

cha cha. Čech jak poleno. Předpokládám, že pán žil hodně dlouho Americe, ale moc ho to nepoznamenalo :-)

[@Myrtone]

Could someone please translate?

[@tmnt3998]

@@Myrtone Ha HA, natural Czech. I suppose, that this mr. lived in America for a long time, but wasn't marked by it too much. (I don't know how correct the translation is, but what it means is that the owner of this car has strong czech accent.)

[@Myrtone]

@@tmnt3998 I don't fully understand your reply.

[@tmnt3998]

@@Myrtone " cha cha. Čech jak poleno. Předpokládám, že pán žil hodně dlouho Americe, ale moc ho to nepoznamenalo :-) " TRANSLATION -> "Ha HA, natural Czech. I suppose, that this mr. lived in America for a long time, but wasn't marked by it too much." The comment is reffering to the owner of the car in video, who speaks with strong czech accent even after being in America for a long time.

[@Myrtone]

​@@tmnt3998 I'm confused because you said you don't know how correct the translation is. Also, I'm confused by what is translated as 'natural Czech' because English is what he speaks in the video. And strange that a Czech person would comment on his accent in English.

[@tpvalley]

I have only see the v8 tatras; didnt they also make one with an engine also used in some helicopter?

[@RideswithChuck]

Yes, they started out building these small space ships.

[@subzero92MK]

that sounds good, i mean, we are in troubles here in italy cause of our economy, governement is taxing everything but it isn't working, it is just making poorer the citizens...

[@RideswithChuck]

@12valvepower1 Sorry for not replying. I can't remember the last time I saw a DKW around here. Aside from that I have been very busy editing some other stuff. Yikes! I've made tooo many commitments.

[@nupagadii5834]

How about Laurin & Klement?

[@subzero92MK]

a friend of mine went to canada and he said that there are taxes for everything

[@Pavel_Dohnal]

Yes Czech Slovakia Quality!

[@Kagaines]

Along the same lines as a Beetle it looks like.

[@halflife103]

well why not. I mean, i don;t think i would go there since Canada has pretty much the same landscape XD

[@15701middy]

After WWII the suit was reinstated and settled out of court.

[@RideswithChuck]

@surgechecker18 A Checker and a Tatra could be too much.

[@Pavel_Dohnal]

Czech Quality !

[@RideswithChuck]

@subzero92MK I am interested in all cars as are most of my viewers. Hello Italy!

[@orangejuice410404]

you can tell that its legit because of his accent.

[@deweydodo6691]

you could call this a razor back body type

[@HowkeyLL]

Tatra is the only company that sued Porsche and won, Ferdinand Porsche used Tatra patents and copied VW Beetle from tatra. Ferdinand Porsche worked with Tatra before that and used their plans. Also Jay Leno owns one tatra but older one.

[@rand69vdhs]

Never realized the 600 had "suicide" front doors.

[@brendonnz1964]

The VW Beetle from the 1930's was modelled off this Car. Copied actually.

[@mjouwbuis]

Actually they are cousins sharing a Tatra grandparent.

[@handyman9298]

I wonder if Tucker copied this car

[@RideswithChuck]

Maybe Tucker was influenced by Tatra but also look at Ferdinand Porsche.

[@jam63112]

Look a lot like a four doors beetle

[@GeorgeBonez]

I'm sorry folks but that is one goofy lookin fucker.. Yeah yeah I know its kewl and all but it doesn't really float my boat. Yeah that's it. It looks like a freakin upside down boat!

[@subzero92MK]

I thought americans hated these cars, expecially cause they come from the east of europe

[@trzcinarowice]

Mr. Porsche copied it to make his VW.

[@mrspivvy]

Such a shame communism got in the way or we may have been able to buy Tatras in the west, and that old proud company may have still been making their unique cars

[@RySkErO]

ŠKODOVKA JE SHIT ALE TATRA JE AUTO !!!

[@dlwatib]

Amazingly ugly! That car has the worst hunchback I've ever seen.