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»
Lada
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»
Jan 21, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Fantastic Russian Collection For Sale
We’ve seen a few Russian cars appear on our desks here at Barn Finds over the past decade, but it is rare to see more than one car come from the same seller. However, the owner of this collection… more»
Jan 3, 2020 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Would You Drive It? 1991 Lada Samara 1500S
When it comes to model cycles, there was a world of difference between the philosophies of Western manufacturers and those of Communist countries. Where Western manufacturers generally approach these cycles on a 3-to-5 year basis, for countries such as… more»
Jan 8, 2019 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Whole Lada Love: 1985 Lada Niva 4×4
I used to think that the Mercedes 300E that I had in the late-80s was special because it had headlight wipers, and then along comes a 1985 Lada Niva 4×4 that also has headlight wipers and it’s even older and much… more»
Dec 9, 2018 • For Sale • 26 Comments
From Russia, With Love: 1986 Lada 2101
It’s some sort of epidemic! It’s amazing how cars from the former Soviet Union have suddenly popped up out of the woodwork. Barn Finder Roger is great at spotting them, so thank you for that Roger. My first thought… more»
Dec 8, 2018 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Russian Prize Winner: 1984 LADA 2106
The Lada 2106 was a product of the Soviet Union that remained in production for 30 years. During its lifetime it didn’t feature a lot of running changes. In fact, any changes that did occur actually happened at a… more»
Oct 27, 2015 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Winter Beater: 1992 Lada Niva 4X4
I had the weirdest thought this morning, as I was scraping the ice off of my windshield. I thought, I need a small, cheap, terribly unreliable 4×4 for the impending winter. It just so happened as I was digging… more»
