Car Museum
How the American Dodge Tradesman Ended Up Serving in Law Enforcement in the USSR
Thanks to an exhibition of forensic technology, Soviet police gained access to modern foreign cars and equipment
How the Skoda 706 RT became a "workhorse" in the Soviet Union
The Czechoslovak truck quickly gained trust due to its reliability, comfort, and ability to operate in the harshest conditions
Volkswagen Scirocco: How the People's Brand Created Its First Sports Coupe
The car debuted before the first Golf and became one of the most unusual models of the concern of its time
VAZ-2107: The Car That Outlived Its Own Successors
While more modern models came and went, AvtoVAZ's classic sedan remained in demand both in Russia and abroad.
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.
How Alfa Romeo turned its flagship sedan into a fire pickup and built a V10-powered race car
The 164 model became the basis for several unusual projects - from a service vehicle to a 620 hp mid-engine prototype.
Three Wheels Instead of Four: The History of the Toyota i-Road
Compact, maneuverable, and capable of leaning into turns - it was too unusual for its time
Mercedes-Benz Pagoda: The Sports Car That Changed the SL Philosophy
The story of the iconic roadster that proved more successful than its famous predecessors and conquered the US market
ZIL-19.440: The Most Unusual Tractor of the Likhachev Plant
In the early 1990s, ZIL tried to master the cab-over-engine layout, but serial production never began
Mercury Bobcat: The Forgotten Hero of American Automotive Industry
Half a century later, this car reminds us that not all worthy cars become iconic during their lifetime
UAZ-300: The Forgotten Project That Gave Rise to the "Bukhanka"
Lack of resources, a weak engine, and production challenges prevented the promising truck from reaching the assembly line
Volvo 480: The Swedish Brand's Boldest Failure
Despite its progressive design and futuristic appearance, the car never met the manufacturer's expectations
Magna Torrero Badlander: Coupe, Pickup, and Camper in One Vehicle
This unusual project cost 3 million dollars but remained a one-off.
VAZ-2116 "Silhouette": The Sedan That Could Have Changed AvtoVAZ
The project was developed in collaboration with Magna, ZF, and Ricardo, but never reached mass production