Streamliners – DAIMLER-BENZ through the decades

Pavel Kasik recently bid farewell to his beloved Tatra T77 only days after completing its 20-year restoration. The Tatra started its overseas journey of 4,279 miles from the Czech Republic to the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, which will host an exclusive feature of streamlined Tatra automobiles for the first time. A passionate car enthusiast, Kasik will join his automobile on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links when the Concours competition gets underway on Sunday, August 17.

“We are pleased to be able to recognize the significant contribution that Tatra has made by featuring it for the first time,” said Sandra Button, Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Chairman. “The Tatra made its mark with leading technology like its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine and streamlined style. We are particularly thrilled to be hosting eight Tatras this year. The cars will be coming from the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Canada and the United States.”