Car Museum
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
Lancia Delta Integrale: a legend that is getting more expensive
This five-door hatchback has long ceased to be just a car and has become a symbol of an entire era
MAZ-502: Minsk's First Army All-Terrain Vehicle
This truck confidently traversed where other vehicles got stuck after a few hundred meters
How Oldsmobile Invented a "Manual" for Automatics
Why the unusual Hurst Dual Gate selector became a legend of the American muscle car era
Moskvich-415: The Forgotten Niva Competitor
Why the promising AZLK SUV was not allowed to participate in key comparative tests
NAMI-050 "Belka": The People's Car That Never Was
The story of a Soviet microcar that could have changed the development of the domestic automotive industry