The Lada Niva debuted in 1977 and was the first mass-produced unibody off-road vehicle. It is capable of driving through mountainous terrain while offering the convenience of a hatchback. While designed with simplicity the Niva is capable of some… more»
Russian Classic Cars
Nov 25, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
F1 Cabriolet: 1999 Ferrari F355
Every now and again, you see a car pop up for sale that seems like a potential deal in the making. Certainly, you can’t base a car’s sale price on where it stands a day before closing, but sometimes,… more»
Nov 22, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Vintage Racer Recreation: 1959 Ferrari Testarossa
One of the more expensive Ferraris to attempt to buy is the original Testarossa, one of the models most synonymous with the company’s history in vintage racing. It’s also one of the most heavily copied models in the company’s… more»
Nov 22, 2024 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Motherlode of Italian Classic Projects and Parts
If you like your classics with a dash of Italian flair, you might find this collection irresistible. All the great names are there, from Alfa Romeo to Maserati and Fiat, and if a complete car isn’t on your radar,… more»
Aug 18, 2024 • For Sale • 60 Comments
Certified and Registered: 1953 MiG-15UTI
I always admire a seller with a candid approach, and that is undoubtedly the case with the owner and this 1953 MiG-15UTI. He doesn’t have to sell this fighter, and categorically won’t hand it to someone inexperienced. He acknowledges… more»
May 2, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
37k Mile 1987 Yugo GV Survivor
Life has its serious moments, and taking a chance to escape can be crucial as a pressure relief. Many motoring enthusiasts retire to their workshop to tinker with a classic car or hit the road to enjoy all their… more»
Mar 10, 2024 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Right at Home on a Trailer: 1986 Zastava Yugo
How horrid is the Yugo? One measure of its popularity is the Yugo Club Facebook page: last post in 2023, and all of 370 followers. Rack that up against total production from 1980 to 2008 of almost 795,000 copies,… more»
Jul 19, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Cheap Wheels? 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
The 1981 model year was the swan song for the second-generation Chevy Camaro. After 12 years in production, the design had run its course (sales were down by more than half in just two years). The Berlinetta was the… more»
May 30, 2023 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Abandoned Shop Find: Yugo GV
Have you ever had a barn find hit very close to home? This Yugo GV has been parked in a little shop I I used to drive past daily when I lived down the road from it in Warwick,… more»
Jan 12, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
One Owner Moscow Garage Find: 1980 VAZ-2101
For all of its military strength and technological achievements (they were the first country to place a human in orbit), the former Soviet Union suffered one significant shortcoming following World War II; It didn’t possess a viable automotive industry…. more»
Oct 29, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Czech Rarity: 1974 Tatra 603
If you happen to find yourself in Tampa Bay, Florida, you should check out the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum which has a wonderful collection of iconic cars and trucks, including one of the biggest assortments of Tatras I’ve seen… more»
Oct 13, 2022 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Sense of Humor: 1988 Yugo GV
Possessing a sense of humor, particularly during adverse times, can prove vital to maintaining good mental health and well-being. The owner of this 1988 Yugo demonstrates that trait with the stickers plastering its panels. They suggests that you need… more»
Oct 6, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
18k Mile Survivor: 1991 Lada Niva 4×4
Want a small SUV that’s got history that a brand-new RAV 4 will never offer? How about a 1991 LADA Niva with under 18,000 miles on the clock and a full resto to boot? This car, offered for a… more»
Aug 26, 2022 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Low Mileage 1988 Yugo GV
1988 Yugo. Starts right up. Thirty thousand miles and three thousand bucks, according to the ad here on craigslist. (Thanks, Rustydust, for this tip.) If you hanker for an odd piece of automotive history, and you can register a… more»
Jun 10, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Air-Cooled Hemi V8! Tatra 603 Sedan
The Tatra 603 was a larger rear-engined luxury car that was produced by Tatra (a Czechoslovak company) from 1956 to 1975. Due to the political climate of the day, only high-ranking politicians and heads of companies usually had access… more»
Jun 7, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Polish Project Plane: 1953 MiG-15UTI Jet
“No, honey, I told you that I’m not buying any more old motorcycles or cars, I don’t remember mentioning not buying any Russian-built jets used by the Polish military”… The seller has this 1953 Mikoyan-Gurevich, or MiG, 15UTI training… more»
