Topic: Solved - MJW #1028 - Tatra T80 Cabriolet by Sodomka 1932

[woodinsight]

Just to put some finishing touches on this one.

I had completely forgotten that buried in my library files I have the book "Osobni Automobily 1897-1972" by Karel Rosenkranz.  This one of two books, the other on trucks and busses, that Rosenkranz authored that are histories of the Tatra brand cars and commercial/military vehicles.  They are basically "photo books" with all images taken from the Tatra archives.  Along with each book was a loose leaf bunch of sheets giving all the technical details of each specific Tatra model.

On page 179 and 180 of the book are two photos of almost identical "Sportovni Cabriolet Tatra 80 - Karoserie Sodomka".  One photo is the exact same one as the quiz photo and the other had very minor variations including the paint scheme.

As this book was done in cooperation with Tatra and their archives, I would suggest it is most likely the definitive source and should verify the type and coachbuilder.  Sadly, it did not give a year for either car but I have seen it identified elsewhere on enthusiast sites as a 1932.  Hope that helps.

Bill

Thanks Bill - that put's a nice finishing touch on this one!
Also thanks for bringing to our attention the book by Karel Rosenkranz.
That looks as though it may well find its way on to my library shelves in the near future (if I can find a copy).

[RayTheRat]

Oops, did I tell you that Tatra Museum said body was by Sodomka?

Thanks for that Pal - now I can place this one in the Solved section.
Before I do that though I'm going to award a point to RaytheRat as he was the first to guess Sodomka and another point to Pal for his work in confirming the coachbuilder.

A belated "thank you", as I'm just now getting caught up on the "Solved" section (working from old to new.) 

I'm so far behind that I may never catch up.