Soviet cars that were incredibly similar to foreign models.
Upon closer inspection, you notice that many Soviet production cars were almost exact copies of foreign models older model years. On such striking similarities we have collected detailed information.
1. ZAZ 965 – Fiat600
The car ZAZ 965.
The Fiat 600.
In 1960, the European market Fiat 600. This car was distinguished by compactness and low cost production. It is a cheap production was for post-war time the determining factor, and five years in the Soviet Union leaves the ZAZ 965, which later was popularly called “humpback Zaporozhets”.
2. ZAZ 966 – NSU PRINZ
The ZAZ 966.
The car NSU PRINZ.
In 1961 post-war West Germany produces a very low-cost car NSU PRINZ, which, in addition to cheap prices, also had low fuel consumption and was easy to repair. In 1966, with a production line of ZAZ is coming off almost a full analogue of the car, namely the ZAZ 966.
3. Volga GAZ 21 – Ford Mainline
Car Volga GAZ 21.
Ford Mainline.
In 1952, Americans produce Ford Mainline, which got quite a lot of popularity among car enthusiasts. After some time, almost a full copy of the car produced by the Soviet automotive industry under the name Volga GAZ 21. While the official version says that the new Volga is a totally separate car.
4. GAZ-13 Chaika – Packard Patrician
GAZ-13 Chaika.
The Car Packard Patrician.
In 1956, Americans produce Packard Patrician. This car business class, was intended for the wealthy. In 1959, the conveyor of the Gorky automobile plant goes the famous “Seagull”, which becomes the vehicle for the country’s top leadership.
5. ZIL-115 – Cadilac Fleetwood
The ZIL-115.
Cadilac Fleetwood.
In 1971 was released the elite and imposing Cadilac Fleetwood, which was the measure of power and luxury. Its full analogue was the ZIL-115, which was released in 1978.
6. Moskvich-412 – OPEL Kadett B
The Car Moskvich-412.
OPEL Kadett B.
OPEL Kadett B, which is the German automakers have released in 1965, gained popularity among European motorists. However, this car became the real father of the design for a Soviet Moskvich-412, which began to produce in the USSR since 1967.
7. VAZ 2101 Fiat 124
The car VAZ 2101.
iat 124.
The Fiat 124.
In 1966, was released on the legendary Fiat 124, which became the prototype for the first Vase. Thus, the VAZ 2101 was it a full copy, and this information is never hidden. It should be noted that the Soviet automakers have made a number of changes in fiatovsky prototype. Did the well-known “penny” example of reliability and durability.
8. VAZ 2103 – Fiat 125
VAZ 2103.
The Fiat 125.
Not just “penny”, but VAZ “Troika” was copied from the Fiat, but the prototype in this case was already another model, namely the Fiat 125.
9. Volga GAZ-24 – Plymouth Valiant
Car Volga GAZ-24.
The Car Plymouth Valiant.
In 1963 was released the first Plymouth Valiant. After 6 years from the conveyor of the Gorky automobile plant goes first Volga GAZ-24, which upon closer inspection is a complete copy of Plymouth. Volga this model continued to stamp in the USSR until 1992, when the prototype was discontinued in 1966 because he felt that by this time Plymouth Valiant obsolete.
10. Moskvich 2141 – Simca Chrysler 1308
Car Moskvich 2141.
The Car Simca Chrysler 1308.
Chrysler Simca 1308 was presented at the Paris motor show in 1975. After that in the Soviet Union in 1986 off the Assembly line Moskvich 2141. The preservation of copyright especially nobody cares. It should be noted that at the time of this release it’s been 6 years since Chrysler Simca 1308 was removed from production because of its obsolescence.
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