The DFW Car & Toy Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, is now showcasing an exceptionally rare 1936 Tatra 75 Convertible, offering visitors a glimpse into the innovative prewar automotive engineering of Europe. The vehicle, part of the renowned Ron Sturgeon Collection, highlights the groundbreaking design and craftsmanship that made Tatra one of the most forward-thinking manufacturers of its era.
With only approximately 4,100 examples ever produced, the 1936 Tatra 75 Convertible is a rare sight globally. Before joining the Ron Sturgeon Collection, the car was housed at the respected Tampa Bay Automotive Museum, where its historical significance and originality were carefully preserved. The vehicle features an advanced air-cooled 1.7-liter flat-four engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission, and its innovative backbone chassis provides exceptional rigidity and a smooth ride, making it a standout among luxury touring automobiles of the 1930s.
The interior is a beautifully preserved right-hand-drive cabin trimmed in rich red leather with a body-color dashboard, reflecting European automotive elegance. A classic VDO 120 km/h speedometer with an integrated clock is the centerpiece of the instrument panel, and the odometer shows just 44,000 kilometers (approximately 27,000 miles), indicating remarkably limited use. The car is finished with a sophisticated beige convertible top and is considered one of the finest surviving examples of this historically significant model. It also holds a special place in automotive history as the last front-engined passenger car introduced by Tatra before the company shifted to its famous rear-engined designs.
"The Tatra 75 represents a level of creativity and innovation that continues to impress nearly 90 years later," said Ron Sturgeon. "It's automobiles like this that allow visitors to appreciate how engineering vision and craftsmanship have shaped the cars we drive today." The museum, located at 2550 McMillan Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76137, offers free admission and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Visitors can see the Tatra alongside over 200 iconic automobiles and 3,000 vintage toys spanning more than a century of innovation. For more information, visit the museum's website at dfwcarandtoymuseum.com.
