In the late 1960s, it became time to start work on the design of a new Tatra to take over the role of flagship for the Communist officials.  The new model–the T-613 you
see here–was the first Tatra styled outside the Tatra factory.  The T-613 was intended for use by government officials in Communist countries.  Production of the T-613 reached its peak in the late 1970s with approximately 1,500 cars produced annually.  The 1980s saw production decrease to a few hundred a year.  After the United Nations imposed trade sanctions with client countries and the fall of the Communist regime in Czechoslovakia, sales decreased rapidly.  In 1996, only 11 cars were made; Tatra ceased car production in 1998.  Now only large industrial trucks are produced.
 
Specifications:
Manufacturer:  Tatra, narodni podnik
Country of Origin:  Czechoslovakia
Drivetrain Configuration: Rear engine, rear wheel drive
Engine:  3.5 liter, V8, air-cooled, dual overhead cam
Transmission:  4 speed manual
Top Speed:  118 miles per hour
Years of Production:  1973-96
Number Produced:  11,009
Original Cost:  ____