Behind the iron curtain, Soviet engineers and designers dared to dream big, concocting a captivating array of concept cars and prototypes that pushed the boundaries of imagination and innovation. From hovercars to snow machines and futuristic supercars, the Soviet Union s automotive industry harbored an arsenal of wild creations that remained hidden from the world for decades. Let s dive into the forgotten realm of the wildest Soviet concept cars and prototypes that redefined automotive possibil
Behind the iron curtain, Soviet engineers and designers dared to dream big, concocting a captivating array of concept cars and prototypes that pushed the boundaries of imagination and innovation. From hovercars to snow machines and futuristic supercars, the Soviet Union s automotive industry harbored an arsenal of wild creations that remained hidden from the world for decades. Let s dive into the forgotten realm of the wildest Soviet concept cars and prototypes that redefined automotive possibil
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Manufacture ceased on 15 July 1970 after 639,478 units had been produced, a third of which were exported. One of the Volga’s principal roles was to earn Western currency, and GAZ sold it in 43 countries – including the UK.
Imports commenced in 1959 when the M21 caused a minor stir at the London Motor Show. The concessionaire Thomson and Taylor assured British motorists that it “was “built for a lifetime of hard work” and “Volga do not subscribe to the idea of obsolescence”.
The Volga is often mistaken for an American car of the Fifties
In 1960 the M21 cost £1,113 4s 2d which represented excellent value for a six-seater fitted with a radio, a reclining front bench and even a hand-throttle. There was also a starting handle and a 35-piece toolkit, as befitting a car developed in a country with very few service stations.