AlainDurand: The Tatra T87 was a car built by Czechoslovak manufacturer Tatra
AlainDurand: The only concession granted by the 1939-born girl to the 2000s is a GPS
AlainDurand: A fin in the sloping rear of the Tatra helps to divide the air pressure on both sides of the car, a technique used in later aircraft.
AlainDurand: Due to its engine being rear-mounted, the Tatra had no windows at its rear, thus very much reducing visibility. Its entire rear segment could be opened, to service the engine
AlainDurand: It was praised by German officers in World War II for the superior speed and handling it offered for use on the Autobahn.