A rare VAZ-1922 “Marsh” amphibious all-terrain vehicle, built on the basis of the “Niva”, has been put up for sale in Germany. The seller is asking 19,999 euros (1.8 million rubles) for the 2002 model. The vehicle underwent professional restoration and has survived in remarkably good condition.
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The main feature of the “Marsh” is its massive low-pressure tires. They increase the contact patch with the surface and help distribute the load, allowing the vehicle to travel through deep snow, marshland, and soils with low bearing capacity. To fit such wheels, the body was modified, the arches were widened and equipped with broad flares and mudguards.
The design also features modified axles and suspension. Bull bars are installed at the front and rear, and rectangular lights are used instead of the round stock headlights. The vehicle’s exterior is finished in purple paint. The cabin has largely retained the interior design of a standard early 2000s “Niva”, although the steering wheel and seats bear the inscriptions of Bronto—the division that manufactured specialized vehicles based on AvtoVAZ models.
The powertrain of this unit remains relatively simple. Under the hood is a naturally aspirated 1.7-liter gasoline engine producing 79 hp. It works in conjunction with a transmission featuring a low-range transfer case. Unlike a conventional SUV, the “Marsh” is primarily designed not for high speed, but for traversing loose snow, mud, and waterlogged areas.
According to estimates, fewer than a thousand such vehicles were produced in total. The small production run and narrow specialization make the “Marsh” a rare offering on the secondary market. At the same time, the asking price of a specific vehicle does not in itself confirm its investment appeal: it depends on condition, documents, and demand for such machinery.