1934 Tatra T77

Used the car for a tour through the Italian Alps shortly after acquisition. Research-based attribution rather than fully documented.

History is largely obscure due to wartime and Soviet Bloc conditions; the car is believed to have remained in use until roughly the mid-1970s, then stored in a barn in Slovakia.

Acquired the car from storage and displayed it at the Essen Classic Motor Show in 2006.

Had the car shipped to the United States and commissioned a comprehensive, fully documented restoration beginning in 2012, with total expenditure exceeding one million dollars.

Car was displayed by the German enthusiast owner prior to sale to the consignor; no competitive result recorded.

A comprehensive, no-expense-spared concours-quality restoration began, encompassing bodywork, interior, and full mechanical overhaul. Decayed ash wood framing was replicated by a French artisan after 3D scanning of surviving structure; the factory sunroof was replaced with a solid roof; new front and rear bumpers were fabricated; the interior was retrimmed in period-correct gray leather with walnut veneer dashboard. The air-cooled V-8 received new pistons, connecting rods, and valves, with a new-old-stock carburettor sourced from the Czech Republic. The transaxle, braking, starting, and electrical systems were overhauled; front suspension components were replicated where originals were beyond repair; the steel box frame was repaired; trafficator signals were restored; and three replacement wheels were fabricated to match the originals. Total investment exceeded one million US dollars.

The restoration was completed over approximately a decade and is fully documented at a dedicated website. The workshop is located in Oak Lawn, Illinois.