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GAZ-62B: Eight-Wheeled Monster for Swamps

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

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

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

Soviet "Blue Bird": an all-terrain vehicle without borders

Soviet "Blue Bird": an all-terrain vehicle without borders

A machine capable of overcoming swamps, deep snow, and water obstacles became a true ZIL legend

From GAZ M-20 "Pobeda" to Warszawa: A Decades-Long Journey

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

SAZ-2500: The Dump Truck That Could Do More Than Others

SAZ-2500: The Dump Truck That Could Do More Than Others

The unusual design helped mechanize heavy labor in the fields, but the project was quickly curtailed

GAZ-53S: The Forgotten Conqueror of the Far North

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

ZIL-E167: Soviet Giant for Virgin Snow

ZIL-E167: Soviet Giant for Virgin Snow

Over 20 thousand kilometers of testing and outstanding off-road capability did not help the vehicle go into production

NAMI-012: A Soviet Wood-Powered Truck

NAMI-012: A Soviet Wood-Powered Truck

The unique engineering development could have transformed transport in remote regions of the country

MAZ-200: The Truck That Built the Post-War USSR

MAZ-200: The Truck That Built the Post-War USSR

The Soviet heavy-duty truck had American roots but became an independent and highly successful development

GAZ-TK: An Unusual Three-Axle Vehicle for the Army and Reconnaissance

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

The car of the future, created in the USSR in the 1980s: AZLK-21414 "Istra"

The car of the future, created in the USSR in the 1980s: AZLK-21414 "Istra"

Duralumin body, head-up display, and night vision - all this was designed for the Soviet car

The Most Unusual Car of the Early 20th Century

The Most Unusual Car of the Early 20th Century

An American inventor tried to make journeys more comfortable with an eight-wheeled car, but the market wasn't ready

The Only Victory of Socialist Auto Industry: The Dacia Phenomenon

The Only Victory of Socialist Auto Industry: The Dacia Phenomenon

The Romanian brand managed to survive the change of eras, preserve its name, and transform into one of Europe's most successful car brands