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Why Soviet trucks had wooden bodies
Ease of repair, lighter weight, and metal savings made the material a rational choice
A car as a reward: who was given cars in the USSR
From Mayakovsky's Renault to Kharlamov's Volga - the history of the Soviet car was a history of privileges, awards, and human destinies
History of GAZ-2308 "Ataman": An Ambitious Project Ahead of Its Time
In the mid-1990s, the Gorky Automobile Plant developed a whole family of frame-based SUVs and pickups, but the project never reached full-scale serial production.
GAZ-62B: Eight-Wheeled Monster for Swamps
An unusual transmission, four axles, and a unique chassis design made this all-terrain vehicle a true legend of proving grounds
Why Volga Siber Failed to Save the Legendary Brand
GAZ's promising sedan couldn't compete with foreign cars and left the market after two years
GAZ-31029: A Car of the Transitional Era
This "Volga" saved the factory during difficult years, but at the same time seriously damaged the reputation of the legendary brand
From GAZ M-20 "Pobeda" to Warszawa: A Decades-Long Journey
Soviet license, British competitor, and Polish modernization - the story of one of Eastern Europe's most famous cars
GAZ-53S: The Forgotten Conqueror of the Far North
Enhanced thermal insulation, a pre-heater, and tests at -60 °C made the truck a unique helper in extreme conditions
GAZ-TK: An Unusual Three-Axle Vehicle for the Army and Reconnaissance
The history of the unusual GAZ-TK project, created for recoilless guns and army tasks
How ZIL-111 Became the Main Limousine of the USSR
The Soviet executive car was created under the influence of American automotive design of the 1950s
How the GAZ-63 Became the First Soviet All-Wheel Drive Truck
The vehicle, developed in parallel with the GAZ-51, changed the approach to Soviet automotive engineering
"Moskvich-411": The Forgotten Soviet SUV
Why the car the country needed was produced in small batches
A Little Off-Road Giant: The History of the M-73
The story of a vehicle that proved its efficiency but lost to the production system
How GAZ-69 Became the Standard for Off-Road Vehicles
The story of the army car that worked where others broke down