At the end of 1960, the Zaporozhye Kommunar plant produced the first series of Zaporozhets cars. The dream of a “people's car” has become a reality. The Soviet automobile industry fulfilled the dreams of both a peasant car and a car for the party elite.

Zaporozhets

Since the mid-50s, the population's requests for a compact, inexpensive "people's" car began to become more widespread. The task of creating one was set by state economic planning bodies for development in the period 1959-1965. It was decided to take the Fiat 600 as the basis for the future car. It must be said that the “humpback” was not a blind copy of the Italian small car. Many structural components have undergone significant changes. ZAZ 965 became a real “people's car”, “starred” in such films as “Three Plus Two”, “Queen of the Gas Station” and many others. The “hunchback” even appeared in the cartoons “Well, Just Wait” and “Vacation in Prostokvashino.”

The Ukrainian auto industry, having experimented with the “humpbacked” Zaporozhets, which was a replica of the 600th Fiat, during the years of Brezhnev’s rule released a new model, an almost full-fledged, but very compact sedan, similar in exterior to the Chevrolet Corvairс. Distinctive feature The car became large air intakes, which people immediately dubbed ears, from which ZAZ 966 received its nickname. In later models the “ears” were cropped, but the nickname remained. “Ushasty” was Vladimir Putin’s first car; a 19-year-old law student won his first car in the DOSAAF lottery.

ZIL-111

“Catching up and overtaking America” was the main goal in the development of Soviet industry in the 1950-60s. This trend also applied to the domestic automobile industry, especially its executive segment. First Secretary of the CPSU Nikita Khrushchev wanted the same car as the American president, only better. By the end of the 50s, the “Stalinist” ZIS-110, which had served faithfully for 13 years, became obsolete and was no longer suitable for several reasons. Firstly, it outwardly did not correspond in any way to the trends in the development of auto design, and secondly, the ZIS-110 was not a one-off product, it was produced on an assembly line and filled taxi fleets. It is clear that the head Soviet Union I couldn’t ride in the same car with mere mortals. An order was given for the production of a new executive car; The result of this order was the ZIL-111. Suspiciously similar to the American Cadillac, the Zil-111 combined all the best that the auto industry could give: an automatic transmission with push-button control, electric windows, a V-shaped eight-cylinder engine, power steering, a four-headlight lighting system and an executive seven-seater saloon. During the production of the model, only 112 cars were produced. Interesting fact: when the production of executive cars “Huntsi” began in China, the ZIL-111 design was taken as a basis.

"Gull"

The most beautiful car in the Soviet Union, the Chaika was the most popular Soviet luxury car. In terms of its appearance, the car was a compilation design solutions American automobile industry, the so-called fin style, or “Detroit baroque”. “Chaika” can be considered one of the long-livers of the Soviet automobile industry: cars were produced from 1959 to 1981. Heads of ministries and departments, first secretaries of republican communist parties, and USSR ambassadors abroad rode the Chaikas. In addition, several special modifications of the car were produced: film cars, semi-phaetons, and there is also a known case of the production of a railway trolley based on the GAZ-13.
Immediately after the release of “Seagulls” began, a “hunt” began for them - an elegant, comfortable car attracted party functionaries, but the main carrier remained the obsolete ZiM. A way out of the situation was found: at one of the defense plants, the front and rear parts from the ZiM were welded to the body of the Chaika. In practice, the result was a camouflaged car of a high level of comfort, popularly nicknamed “Oslobyk”. “Chaika” was inaccessible to the mass buyer for a long time; after two major repairs it was supposed to be disposed of. Only in the 70s did Brezhnev allow making money from the Chaikas: the cars began to be widely used by registry offices, served by Intourist, diplomatic missions of foreign countries, ministers, military parades, Soviet ambassadors abroad and stars visiting the USSR.

"Volga"

The Volga should be black. The black 24th Volga was a symbol of an entire era, which is not surprising - the car was produced from 1970 to 1992. This car was an indicator of prosperity and the cherished dream of every Soviet citizen. Mass sales of Volgas into private hands, however, were never envisaged: most of the cars were distributed to government agencies, taxi companies and for export. Only very wealthy people could afford a Volga; compared to the “people's” Moskvich and Zhiguli cars, standard cars were very expensive. Volgas were produced in several modifications, the most common being, of course, the sedan. There were fewer station wagons, and almost all of them went to the needs of the national economy, so for a long time they could be bought either in the stores of the Beryozka chain for checks, or received by individual order.

VAZ 2101 (“Kopeyka”)

VAZ 2101, “Kopeyka” is a legendary car, the most popular car in the USSR. The prototype of the first Zhiguli model was the Italian Fiat 124. True, the “Italian” was significantly improved; more than 800 changes were made to the Fiat design.
“The One,” as the VAZ 2101 was lovingly called at first, was a revolutionary car for Soviet car enthusiasts. The level of execution and assembly of cars was very high level. Suffice it to say that many of the changes made by Soviet designers were later used when producing cars in Italy. “Kopeyka” was a favorite car not only in the Soviet Union, but also in the countries of the socialist bloc. In Cuba, to this day, “penny limousines” are in use, used as minibus taxis. In 2000, according to the results of a survey of almost 80 thousand car enthusiasts from Russia and the CIS countries, conducted by the magazine “Behind the Wheel”, the VAZ 2101 was recognized as “the best Russian car centuries."

VAZ-2108 (“Chisel”)

The Eight was the first front-wheel drive Soviet car. For domestic automotive industry it was a revolutionary model. Before this, all Zhiguli models were exclusively rear-wheel drive. Some components and assemblies of the VAZ-2108 were developed jointly with Western companies Porsche and UTS. The amount of the contract between the Ministry of Automotive Industry and Porsche is unknown. However, they say that sharpening the “chisel” allowed the company to build a full-size wind tunnel to replace the poor climate chamber. Due to its unusual shape, the “eight” was immediately nicknamed “chisel” by the people, however, despite the nickname, the car “caught on.” The “eight” (and later the “nine”) earned particular popularity during the years of perestroika among representatives of criminals. Frisky front-wheel drive cars with “predatory” outlines – perfect car"brothers".

VAZ 2121 "Niva"

Task to do four wheel drive vehicle“Zhiguli” was placed in front of “VAZ” by the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the USSR Alexey Kosygin. The task was not an easy one, but we managed it even better than well. "Niva" became the world's first small-class SUV. In fact, it was with the Niva that the era of crossovers began. In addition, the Niva was the first car with permanent all-wheel drive. The decision to use permanent all-wheel drive was made by the designers because of savings in order to reduce the load on the transmission: when assembling the first Soviet jeep, parts from Zhiguli cars were used. “Niva” became a very successful model and enjoyed well-deserved love not only in the USSR, but abroad. Export versions of the Niva were thoroughly tuned, the price for them abroad was comparable to the price of Mercedes, and the demand was no less. “Niva” was successfully sold in more than 100 countries around the world; it was assembled in six countries: Brazil, Ecuador, Chile, Panama, Greece, and Canada. In many countries there are still clubs for Niva fans, and in England Niva fans even publish their own magazine.

dindon74 c This music will be eternal! (c) Magazine 1:24. The test is already underway.

Already 8 years have passed since thousands of boys of the 70-80s of the twentieth century were returned to the sweet embrace of collecting by the magazine “Autolegends of the USSR”, when suddenly industrial manufacturers of models of the latest times emerged, who managed to become luminaries, establish their own traditions, and unleash their “competitive” wars ...
The magazines have grown fat with their assortment - you want domestic ones, you want Super lousy brands, you want Ferraris with Tractors, well, whatever you want! And everything is in the beloved, from those very 70-80s “Saratov-Elekonovsky” years, 1/43 scale.
But no! IT WILL BE NOT ENOUGH! NOT ENOUGH!!!

"Legendary Soviet cars." Hachette. Scale 1:24. Test in Voronezh.

What’s interesting is that there is silence on the OffSite of this very ASHET! There’s even 0.00 information about their own “Tractor Magazine”... they’re embarrassed about it, or what? Well, let's spy then, we're no strangers to this.

What will happen in another 8 years? KrAZ-laptyozhnik, in a Magazine blister, on a scale of 1/18??
Where and how to expand the half-space?

Meanwhile, here it is, (who would doubt it!) “Our everything!”, 21st. Quite so, considering the RRP = 699 rubles!

Quite detailed, well, for 700 rubles!

It's not covered in paint, and the proportions don't bother the eyes.

It’s simple, but the elements of the chassis are marked.

In two weeks, Voronezh fellow collectors will already ask in the stalls new release- “Chaika”, but the rest, in six months, will they be asking for issues of this series? Or will everyone pick out “their own”, 1-3 models from the series that were in the family, etc.?

Collect a unique collection of Soviet cars in a unique 1:24 scale with the new magazine series " Legendary Soviet Cars" Publishing house Ashet Collection(Hachette).

You will receive models of both popular and rare cars that have become symbols of a bygone era. High-quality metal models mounted on a stand are accompanied by colorful magazines. Archival photographs and rare documents on the pages of the magazine convey the spirit of the past. Meet the legendary cars of the Soviet era.

Model Collection 1:24

Collect a unique collection of the most famous models passenger cars produced in the Soviet Union.
Large-scale, carefully executed models will allow you to examine and compare passenger cars from different manufacturers and different generations in detail.

• Accurate metal replica car in scale 1:24.
• The interior decoration is reproduced in the smallest detail.
• Exactly recreated design elements.
• The body is made of metal using injection molding technology.
• Tires are made of high quality rubber.
• Presentation stand.
• Each model is accompanied by a colorful, exciting, information-rich magazine.

Making a high-quality, finely crafted model is a labor-intensive process that involves many specialists from various fields. It takes more than a year of collaboration between professionals to create one model.

Detailed description of the model– Each issue of the magazine includes a detailed layout diagram of the car and its technical characteristics, which allows you to clearly show the features of the model.

Magazine

Together with magazine "Legendary Soviet Cars" you will discover the history of the automotive industry in general and the features of this industry in the USSR, get acquainted with the brightest personalities of the automobile world, famous Soviet brands and little-known, but no less interesting models. Fascinating, information-rich essays by specialists, detailed diagrams, drawings and unique photographs will help you with this.

• Each issue is dedicated a certain model Soviet passenger car.
• Magazines will tell you about the outstanding achievements of our country. automotive industry, will describe the models in detail passenger cars and will recall the names of outstanding design engineers who devoted their lives to the development of Soviet motor transport.
• Articles are accompanied by photographs, drawings, diagrams and archival documents.

The magazine contains six exciting sections:

• Model number– History of the creation of the machine, design, features, main technical characteristics and layout diagram.
• Machine and time– Amazing facts from the life of the car to which this collection issue is dedicated.
• Factory history– A story about the construction and activities of automobile factories, where future legends of the automotive industry rolled off the assembly lines.
• Portrait– Biographies of prominent figures in the automotive industry, introduction to specialists associated with the car, which is presented in the magazine.
• Car world– Secrets of inventing and improving mechanisms, components and machine parts.
• Domestic automotive industry– Information about the development of the Soviet automobile industry, presented in chronological order.

GAZ-21I "Volga"– Sturdy and durable, with a soft suspension and a comfortable interior, the Volga was the most popular in the USSR respectable car. She was used public services: taxi, criminal investigation, traffic police, etc.

GAZ-13 "Chaika"- This is one of the most famous executive class passenger cars in the USSR. In “Chaika”, factory designers used completely new units: automatic transmission, power steering, vacuum booster brakes

GAZ-M20 "Pobeda"– For the mid-1940s of the last century, the Pobeda car was truly revolutionary. The car had a monocoque four-door pontoon-type body, which did not have separate fenders, running boards and headlights. This and a number of other innovations in the West became widespread only a few years later.

VAZ-2101 "Zhiguli"– was named the best domestic car XX century. The car was distinguished by its comfort, reliability, adaptability to Soviet roads and climate, and relative accessibility. With the cars of the Volzhsky Automobile Plant, new materials and technologies came to the country, which helped the Soviet automobile industry take a step forward.

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