The Czech Republic company TATRA made a really nice air cooled V8 engine in the late '30. This engine is looking great with the two turbine style air coolers. Did any of those engine ended up in a hot rod?? Would be nice to see some photo's. (I did find a photo of a ugle bike with a tatra v8....)
I´ve seen them in a VW Bug and a VW Bus. Search Ecorra for a sporty car version of the Tatra though its OT for here.