1927 Tatra T11

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Highlights

  • One of just 3,847 examples produced over the T11’s four-year run
  • Appears highly original and well-presented
  • An enticing project for recommissioning or rolling restoration

The Appeal

While most are only likely to be familiar with Tatra’s later streamlined offerings, you’ll be pleased to hear that the Czech firm’s pre-war output was no less unconventional and innovative in its design and engineering. During the early 1920s, Steyr’s talented engineer Hans Ledwinka recognised potential in a compact car and developed what would become the T11 in his own time. Steyr rejected the project, so Ledwinkaleft the company and took his design with him to Nesseldorfer, which soon became ‘Tatra’.
With a unit construction 1,057 cc flat-twin OHV engine and four-speed gearbox, and an enclosed integral propshaft which made up the main backbone of the chassis, to say the Tatra T11 was mechanically unusual would be an enormous understatement. The firm’s unorthodox approach didn’t end there either, as the styling was quite unique.
For those seeking one of these rare pre-war machines, this 1927 example is a great find. While it’s not currently in running order and would benefit from some light cosmetic restoration, it remains highly original, complete and in very sound order - perfect for recommissioning or rolling restoration.

 
 

The History and Paperwork

  • Exempt from APK in the Netherlands (over fifty years old)
  • Currently located in the Netherlands
  • Offered as a non-running, untested project

 
 

The Condition

  • The vendor assures us that the car is complete
  • The steel chassis looks to be in sound order, as does the alloy bodywork
  • Handsome blue paintwork, in good condition overall
  • Some damage to the office front wing
  • Largely straight and free from notable imperfections
  • The solid wheels all appear in good order although it’s apparent that the tyres are rather old
  • Smart and original-looking interior
  • No excessive wear or damage evident to the lightly patinated upholstery
  • The dashboard, controls and instruments appear in good shape
  • The folding hood is present, although we’ve not seen it in its raised position

 
 

The Mechanics 

  • Unit construction engine and gearbox
  • 1,057 cc flat-twin OHV engine
  • Four-speed manual gearbox
  • Unusual propshaft and final drive design
  • Well-presented engine compartment
  • Reportedly mechanically complete
  • Not in running order at present and sold as untested

 

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Vehicle specification
  • Year 1927
  • Make Tatra
  • Model 11
  • Colour Blue
  • Odometer 25,450 Kilometres
  • Engine size 1057
Auction Details
  • Seller Type Trade
  • Town Netherlands
  • Country Netherlands
Bidding history
4 bids
  • jean-ma•••• €2,000 03/05/24
  • Romeo E•••• €1,100 03/05/24
  • peter-f•••• €1,000 02/05/24
  • tony-cr•••• €500 01/05/24
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