tazzieman Posted 27September, 2014 Report Share Posted 27September, 2014 I've always been fascinated by the functional produce from the USSR. Amongst the crap (every country has its British Leyland equivalent) there are some jewels. Always liked the Zil and the Volga (from my first book of cars , aged 5) Pity they are so hard to find downunder ( exclude Ladas , what else is around?) See if you can beat this! Who would not like to have this as a Sunday cruiser? 'The Volga V12 Coupe is hand-built by a Moscow firm called A:Level. The body styling is straight from the ’50s and finished in black. However, don’t let the styling fool you… the underpinnings and interior are from a BMW 850, and the engine… that too is a BMW V12. The V12, paired with a six-speed manual gearbox, produces 380bhp and 406lb ft of torque, and accelerates this heavy mongrel from 0-60mph in 6.3 seconds… that’s no 1950’s mobile" And here is the car compared to the Volga in my old book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 27September, 2014 Report Share Posted 27September, 2014 Coolski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 27September, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 27September, 2014 Wicked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrest Posted 27September, 2014 Report Share Posted 27September, 2014 That actually looks pretty good . Very clean lines. Would hate to claim any warranty work on it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 27September, 2014 Report Share Posted 27September, 2014 I think.... no.. I know I want one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpunky Posted 27September, 2014 Report Share Posted 27September, 2014 V cool. The styling is very smooth and although it looks a bit 50's US influenced, it still has a bit of euro in it too. Me likey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatSix Posted 27September, 2014 Report Share Posted 27September, 2014 I was all in until that interior shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 27September, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 27September, 2014 And what is Zis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 28September, 2014 Report Share Posted 28September, 2014 That car is so cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted 28September, 2014 Report Share Posted 28September, 2014 There seems to be an absence of comment by our resident commy!!! Maybe what happens in the back seat of the Volga, stays in the back seat of the Volga?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 28September, 2014 Report Share Posted 28September, 2014 i love the push button automatic in these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 28September, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 28September, 2014 Does this push your buttons Russ? What with summer nearly here, hop in girls, yeah baby http://www.carscoops.com/2006/09/volga-v8-roadster-russians-overhaul.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 28September, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 28September, 2014 Jay Leno's got one (the base model) In the comments "There were versions for KGB volume 5.5 liter V8 and automatic transmission." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 28September, 2014 Report Share Posted 28September, 2014 it's just too Volga for me, more suited to the bourgeoisie! this simple vehicle is more suitable to furthering the goals of the people and the soviet union Вся власть – Советам! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 29September, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 29September, 2014 If you drive in Russia , be law abiding , they will get you Better than Hollywood. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I116s2g6hA#t=25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV911 Posted 30September, 2014 Report Share Posted 30September, 2014 MAZ 535 ZIZ E134 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 30September, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 30September, 2014 Since when is the MAZ535 a CAR? You need your own Russian Monster Truck appreciation thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV911 Posted 30September, 2014 Report Share Posted 30September, 2014 umm, troop carrier = a car for the masses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 30September, 2014 Report Share Posted 30September, 2014 And what is Zis? A '39 Zavod Imieni Stalin 101 Sport of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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