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Tatra 87 Grey MCG 1:18

Tatra 87 Grey MCG 1:18
Current price: £65.00
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Specifications
Car Brand
Tatra
Model Manufacturer
MCG
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
MCG18068
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About the Tatra 87 Grey MCG 1:18

TL;DR: MCG's 1:18 diecast Tatra 87 in grey reproduces the rear-engined, air-cooled V8 Czechoslovak sedan whose streamlined 1937 bodywork was decades ahead of mainstream design. Mid-tier diecast construction suits a pre-war Vintage Classics or engineering-focused display.

Long before aerodynamics became a marketing buzzword, the Tatra 87's teardrop shape and rear fin were doing the work honestly, cutting through the air on genuine engineering logic rather than styling fashion.

MCG's Reproduction of a Streamlined Pioneer

Designed under Hans Ledwinka with input from streamlining pioneer Paul Jaray, the Tatra 87 mounted its air-cooled V8 behind the rear axle and wrapped the whole car in a smooth, tapering body that remains visually startling even today. MCG's diecast rendering keeps that distinctive dorsal fin and sloping tail intact, with grey paint letting the shape itself carry the model rather than competing for attention. This is a genuinely unusual subject in any collection, rewarding buyers who want engineering history rather than familiar badges.

A Genuine Design Landmark on the Shelf

Set beside more conventional pre-war sedans, the Tatra 87's shape stands out immediately, a reminder that streamlined thinking existed well before it reached Detroit or Turin. At mid-tier diecast pricing, it is a distinctive, conversation-starting addition to any Vintage Classics collection.

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