About rare, little-known versions Soviet cars made in Finland, we have already told (ЗР, 2015, No. 6). But a lot interesting modifications our machines were built by importers in other countries.
FROM MOSCOW AND GORKY
A little later than the Finnish company Konela, the Soviet-Belgian enterprise Scaldia-Volga took up the sale of cars manufactured in the USSR. European buyers were offered all our cars, starting with the Zaporozhets ZAZ‑965 with the sunny name Jalta (can you imagine a European who can pronounce the real name of this small car?), But only the Volga and Muscovites were seriously selling. The latter - and under the names of Scaldia and Scaldia Elite. In the designation of gas models, the letter M (M21, M22, M24) remained until 1985. Simple, in general, cars, not the fastest and not very richly equipped for their classes, were in good demand in the 1960s and early 1970s. They were valued for their durability and, of course, for their attractive value for money.
Trying to increase sales, the Belgian Scaldia-Volga, with the participation of Sobimpex, began to make modifications at the very beginning of the 1960s. Soviet cars with diesels. Cars arrived in Belgium without an engine and with a native gearbox packed in the trunk. At first, a 1.6-liter Perkins diesel engine with a capacity of only 43 hp was installed on the 21st and 22nd Volga. With it, the sedan reached a speed of 115 km / h, which for an inexpensive family car or a taxi (part of the Volga found its use in this particular profession) at that time was not bad - although the Volga with its own engine developed 130 km / h. Later, the same engine was installed on the Moskvich‑408. Then the "elite" Belgian Muscovites were equipped with a more powerful, 52-horsepower diesel engine - also from Perkins.
And on the GAZ-21 and GAZ-22 from 1962 to 1968 they mounted Diesel Rover. This 2.2-liter unit produced 65 hp, cars with it developed up to 120 km / h. Finally, from 1968, they began to install, including on the GAZ‑24, a 68 hp Indenor diesel engine, and paired with it - four-speed box gear Peugeot. "Twenty-fours" with such an engine GAZ assigned factory indices GAZ‑24–76 (sedan) and GAZ‑24–77 (station wagon). Diesel Volga did quite a bit - about a hundred and seventy.
In addition, about a hundred GAZ-24-56 cars were assembled in Belgium - with a diesel engine and right-hand drive. These Volgas also came from Gorky without engines. They were intended for the markets of Singapore, India and Pakistan, but were not in great demand.
We continue the theme of the right rudder. Versions of GAZ-21P and GAZ-22P (later - GAZ-21N and 22N) were made back in 1962 directly in Gorky. About a hundred of these machines were built, of which a dozen and a half were sold in the UK. But in Foggy Albion, Muscovites-412 turned out to be much more popular. In 1969, only 300 pieces were sold, and in 1973 - already 3692! Sales were clearly affected by the success of the Soviet crews in the 1970 London-Mexico City rally marathon.
Versions of the "four hundred and twelfths" with a right-hand drive were assembled at AZLK. And the British importer Satra Motors added a local modification to the range - a pickup made from a van. AZLK itself built such cars only for in-plant needs, they did not enter the market.
Alas, by the mid-1970s, the demand for Muscovites in the UK fell catastrophically. In 1975, having sold only 344 cars, they refused to import Moscow cars.
Let's go back to Belgium. The Scaldia-Volga company, in addition to installing diesel engines, tried to improve the finish and design of Soviet cars, because our factories did not indulge customers with frequent restyling. The Belgians installed additional external chrome parts. They also decided on more noticeable changes. For example, a small batch of GAZ-21 was made with a different grille: “toothiness” was rapidly going out of fashion already in the 1960s. Restyled samples of Moskvich and Volga were ordered not to anyone, but to the famous Italian studio Ghia. It did its job, but these cars did not go into the series, even in a small batch.
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456 convertibles built between 1990 and 1995 Lada Samara Natacha.In 1990-1995, 456 Lada Samara Natacha convertibles were built.
Interest in the Volga in the capitalist countries finally died out by the mid-1980s. Moskvich managed to mark himself in the West with a fresh model 2141. In the early 1990s, they tried to sell it in Germany under the name Aleko 141, and in France as Aleko S and SL. The car presented at the Paris Motor Show was called Lada Aleko, since Lada was already a well-known brand in Europe.
For the German market offered Aleko with a 60‑horsepower diesel Ford workers 1.8 L (borrowed from the Sierra model). On the French Aleko, sold by Poch (the same company that promoted the Soviet Samara and Niva, building cars for the Paris-Dakar rally with units from Western models), they changed the bumpers and the radiator grill, mounted the ABS. It's funny that in 1991 as many as 531 converted Moskvich‑2141 were sold in France! And in total, from 1990 to 1993, 769 cars were found by French buyers. I wonder if any of them survived in France?
THINGS GO GOOD
The rise of Soviet automobile exports began with the advent of Lada cars. The foreign press, especially the British, was ironic about the "car for the working class." Nevertheless, VAZ products were bought well in Western Europe and even in Australia. Of course, it could not do without local fine-tuning. At the very least, tires and wheels were changed, sometimes the trim was improved, sometimes the cars were repainted or the black vinyl roofs that were fashionable in the 1970s were made. Samaras were very often hung with plastic overlays - they were tasteless to one degree or another, but they liked those who wanted a lot unusual car for little money. And they also changed almost all the problematic electrics: generators, starters, high voltage wires ...
In addition to cars improved in this way, convertibles based on the VAZ‑2108 were also sold in Western Europe. The design of the version, which bore the name Natacha (well, what else?), was developed by Vladimir Yartsev from Togliatti. It was implemented by Scaldia-Volga. The car offered by Deutsche Lada looked a little less elegant.
Convertibles are the most foppish version of the G8, but in other latitudes of Samara they were used in a completely different capacity. In some countries, in particular in Australia, they were offered as ... cargo vans, sometimes even closing up the side rear windows.
Of course, the Niva has also become a desirable object for creativity. Importers of Soviet cars have invented an uncountable number of various, in varying degrees, attractive or completely ugly body kits.
Convertibles based on the Niva were made in Germany (and in several versions), Holland, Canada and France. But there were also much more utilitarian options. In Norway, Scaldia-Norge sold Niva with a high roof and a removable back seat. And in Canada and Australia there were pickups with an extended rear overhang.
In the second half of the 1990s, sales Lada cars gradually declined in the West. And along with them, the craving of importers for creativity also faded away.
FOR THE GOAT IN THE ANSWER
For several decades, the firm of the Martorelli brothers has been importing Ulyanovsk off-road vehicles. Sparing no effort, the Italians repainted the cars, changed the interior trim, attached decent soft awnings and light removable hard tops to them. Of course, they changed the shoes of the 469s to normal wheels and tires.
The base car was named Explorer. But they also offered versions with European engines. The UAZ Marathon was equipped with a 76-horsepower Peugeot diesel, while the Dakar version was equipped with a 100-horsepower Venturi Motori turbodiesel. Finally, the Racing modification (yes, this is also about UAZ!) Got 112‑horsepower Gas engine fiat.
The example of Martorelli proved to be contagious. At least two Italian firms converted the "loaves" of the 452 family into campers. There was a version of a minibus with a high roof and a version that was a separate living module on a tadpole chassis. Peugeot diesels (2.3 l, 69 hp) and Fiat (2.4 l, 72 hp) were installed on these cars.
Few people remember that in the early 2000s, the Italians even tried to organize the assembly of UAZ 3160 Simbir cars. And not just anywhere, but at the facilities of De Tomaso, known for its sports cars. The result was, of course, predictable.
A few years before that, another funny story happened. UAZ of America (Virginia) decided to conquer with our all-terrain vehicles New World. To make UAZ nicer American heart, a V6 engine was attached to it General Motors. The 4.3 liter engine produced 184 hp. The same motor was put on Chevrolet Blazer, which was sold in Russia around the same time - only slightly more successfully than UAZ in the USA. Of course, the frenzied American UAZ is a technical and commercial curiosity. However, a bright episode, and at the same time - the final chord in interesting history metamorphosis of our cars abroad.
understated domestic cars and the so-called collective farm tuning is no longer surprising, a new trend has become a rework conventional machines in luxury cars premium brands. Leading here Rolls Royce, it is on him that craftsmen from all over the world try to make their cars look like. Next, we offer a look at what is the result of such tuning.
After the story with the famous Kazakh Rolls Royce from the old Mercedes, this topic went to the people and even several tuning studios offering a budget option redesigning your Mercedes in a sparkling Rolls-Royce Phantom, putting the process on stream. But the Kazakhs have followers. One of them, the most wonderful, a Vietnamese who bought an old Lada-2107 for $500 and with the help of a grinder, welding and a hammer, spending another $500 on materials, turned it into ... of course, into a Rolls Royce! Even cooler acted in the Middle East. There, it turns out, not everyone can afford exclusive cars, but they don’t want to feel like rogues either. What do you think they make their Rolls from, so that they can cut through the desert? From Nissan Patrol!!! But that's not all...
I rummaged through the net and found a dozen more Rolls Royces made from various auto junk, and one even from ... Bentley!
The first in this parade of freaks, of course, is AvtoVAZ Rolls Royce Special Edition from the Vietnamese Kulibin. The guy did not bother much with the appearance, the main thing is the radiator grill) Headlights, mirrors, wipers, interior - everything remained native. In his village, and so fit, said the author of the machine.
Well, what a cool car!
This is the Kazakh Rolls Royce Phantom, famous for the entire Internet, molded from a Mercedes-124. It was made in his garage in Shakhtinsk by Ruslan Mukanov. Initially, it was with a "branded" black hood, but then the owner of one of the neighboring tire shops bought an exclusive car, dismantled it for spare parts, opened the Shah-Tuning company and now makes exclusive tuning for... any cars.
That's how they make another Rolls- Royce Phantom from Mercedes.
Finite appearance. Almost indistinguishable from the original. I mean, the Kazakh original.
They even participate in exhibitions now, selling an exclusive body kit for Mercedes!
And this is the Middle East. Rolls Royce Arabstan Edition. On it you can drive camels across the desert, and carry dried apricots to the market.
And this is Ukraine and the Nikolaev oligarch, who proudly drives around the city on a Rolls Royce Phantom GAZ-31 Edition. As you understand, he cut it out of the Volga.
Well, why not? If from the "Zhiguli" it is possible, then from the "Volga" God himself ordered.
The British annealed and made Rolls Royce from Mini. Patriotic!
But the strangest change is this one. Rolls-Royce from Bentley. Complete nonsense! Especially considering they defaced a classic 1987 Bentley Turbo RL.
Americans mocked Chevrolet Suburban...
And, of course, not without the Chrysler 300C. It's generally universal machine for pontorez. Bentley and Rolls Royce are made from it. It all depends on the wishes of the customer) Here they are, lovers of show-off for little money.
Cocker even created his own show "Turn around", in which he shows the audience of the HISTORY TV channel how a pile of old scrap metal turns into a real masterpiece. We have collected 10 of the coolest and most unusual specimens that fell into the clutches of this car tuning master.
Turning a full-sized 1963 Ford Galaxie into a modified supercar with the suspension as low as possible - what could be easier? The car was found in a junkyard in a "patient rather dead than alive" condition, so it didn't work out. cosmetic repairs. Ford got a hydraulic system: new compressors, shock absorbers and a drive shook this car in the most literal sense of the word. Danny's mechanics have come a long way from body work and updating the frame to the upholstery of the seats and the selection of new hubcaps. But the beauty who came out of the garage surprised all the skeptics who believed that her days were numbered, and the place of full-size cars was in the dustbin of history. Make way for the queen of hardtops!
2. 1937 Ford T
This is, consider, the grandmother of the 1937 Galaxie Ford T. The world's first car, whose production has exceeded one million copies, it has become a true legend of the auto world. Of course, such a car, even without any tuning, attracts attention on the road. However, after a vacation in Cocker's workshop, all eyes are now riveted only on her: every metal element is covered with chrome, and the hand-assembled motor seems to invite you to travel back in time. The mechanics worked on the bridge (more precisely, under the bridge) of the car, adjusting the fit, found the original wheels, completely changed the upholstery in the cabin and the dashboard, creating authentic custom parts. Covered in flames, the hot rod is ready to conquer new turns.
Can a car made in 1959 be restored to its youth? And then! Bright colors, the summer of flower children and a carefree life - this is what awaits the Chevrolet van after meeting with the masters from the Knyaz workshop. Mechanics completely replaced the drive, restored the hood and Windshield, made repairs to the bearing part and, of course, paint work. They say that after this story, the owner did not recognize his car 1 passed by. For such a thing, go to a diner, order a burger and cola, and in the evening - dance or go to an open-air cinema. The gleaming chrome suspension and unusual purple and green body graphics will instantly take anyone who sees this car back to the 60s.
In front of you is a car that is special in every way. And it's not just that its owner is the famous country singer Andy Ross. The nickname of this "Corvette" - "Second Amendment" - was not chosen by chance: the car has an aggressive character (the second amendment, if anything, guarantees Americans the right to keep and bear arms). Ross had already tried to tame her himself, but was not too pleased with the result. Then the musician turned to Danny and his guys. Of course, the mechanics had to sweat to accustom this beast (in particular, to work on the engine - now 367 "horses" are fighting under the hood of the car), but the result exceeded all the owner's expectations. The biggest challenge for the mechanics was airbrushing a huge image of a Civil War soldier stylized as a character from a zombie movie. Ross left the Prince's workshop in the muscle car of his dreams: a fantastic roar escaped from under the hood of the car, and star-striped banners flowed along the body. Indeed, the Second Amendment was a success.
Ford Mustang GT Fastback 1968, of course, will cause euphoria in any fan cool cars, but imagine this: this car also participated in the filming of the legendary Bullitt starring Steve McQueen! Danny's workshop receives this collectible car straight from the Gold and Silver pawnshop of Rick and Corey Harrison from the TV show Pawn Stars, who hope to make good money selling the restored screen star. Rick and Corey see this car in a deplorable state for the last time - the next time they meet, they simply do not recognize it. Having sorted through the engine and replaced the transmission, wheels and gearbox, updating the interior according to frames from the film, the mechanics accurately recreated McQueen's "bullet". The Harrisons will be incredibly happy to know that, having done such a massive job, Danny met the budget allocated for repairs - the Harrison pawnshop will earn good money.
Sometimes Danny buys a car for a rebuild, simply because he doesn't like the flames on his body made by someone else. Here it is, just to repaint. However, in the case of this Meyers Manx buggy from the 70s. it was not just a change of image. The guys from the Knyaz workshop literally went over it piece by piece, replacing the engine, gearbox, some elements of the interior and glass, and breathed a second life into the baby. Now the owner can race down the boulevards and avenues of Vegas in an updated buggy and attract admiring glances from others, especially since Danny personally led a crazy test drive.
7. Ambulance
Sometimes an ambulance is just an ambulance. And sometimes a real ghostbusters van! An eccentric New England couple, Michael and Elizabeth, bought an old ambulance from a junkyard and decided to convert it into a station to search for paranormal phenomena. Of course, not without the help of the "Prince". After "pumping" the van is stuffed with modern equipment: radars that capture various frequencies and radiation, antennas, computers, etc. But that's not all: the car received new transmission, and after carrying out body work, no one will say that this car is more than 10 years old. Now this is a real psychic laboratory on wheels. To match the filling and the appearance of the car: awesome, mysterious, with "damn" graffiti. Evil, beware!
8. Stutz
Another gem in the Prince's collection is the 1979 Stutz IV-Porte by King of Soul and R&B Barry White. Indianapolis brand Stutz has made history with its luxury cars, and this IV-Porte sedan has become the epitome of style and elegance of its owner. Especially for the widow of the cult singer Gloden, Danny's mechanics polished the Stutz found in the suburbs of Vegas, completely updating the suspension and rebuilding the engine, recreating the interior original car literally centimeter by centimeter: steering wheel, dashboard, gearbox, seats, roof upholstery, power windows. At the same time, they retained the original double grille, which has become the hallmark of the brand, a real Stutz feature. IV-Porte's credo, like that of R&B music, is pure sound, constancy and honesty in everything.
A car with an aristocratic past is, of course, great, but any mechanic will confirm that more often he has to work with "mutts" without family or tribe. This 1962 Chevrolet C-10 is just one of those "tramps" - the car was found literally in a landfill. It is terrible to think what befell this unfortunate man. Peeling layers of dissimilar paint, rust, spare parts taken from nowhere ... The answer of the professionals: new chassis and wheels, new original engine chevrolet, new box gears and, of course, interior design and airbrushing on the body. When a full-size pickup truck reappears on the road, no one will be able to tell that its place is on the sidelines. Six-cylinder engine roar at full power and bear this representative of the first Chevrolet generations C-class to the horizon.
If the Corvette Sting Ray is a legend in the automotive world, then its 1963 split-window version, which one of Danny "Prince's" mechanics accidentally stumbles upon on his way to the workshop, is a real find in the world of legends. The owner takes the car to the auction to sell it ... But, fortunately, Danny manages to convince the guy and buy the car before the car goes under the hammer. Renovating the body of a battered car but keeping the iconic split glass is a real challenge for a mechanic, a job that requires pinpoint accuracy. Of course, in addition to this, the guys from Danny's workshop will sort out the engine of the car, update the suspension, work on exhaust pipe. The Corvette will go through fire, water and chrome pipes to drive out into the hot Las Vegas sun-drenched workshop yard in all its glory and hit the new buyer in the heart.
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For most, Las Vegas is a city of gambling, the main currency in which are casino chips. But Danny "Prince" Cocker, the owner of Count's Kustoms, located in the heart of Vegas, is not interested in chip hunting, he prefers much more refined loot - cool vintage cars and motorcycles!
Cocker even created his own show "Turn around", in which he shows the audience of the HISTORY TV channel how a pile of old scrap metal turns into a real masterpiece. We have collected 10 of the coolest and most unusual specimens that fell into the clutches of this car tuning master.
1. Ford Galaxie 1963
Turning a full-sized 1963 Ford Galaxie into a modified supercar with the suspension as low as possible - what could be easier? The car was found in a junkyard in a "patient more dead than alive" condition, so it wasn't finished with cosmetic repairs. Ford got a hydraulic system: new compressors, shock absorbers and a drive shook this car in the most literal sense of the word. Danny's mechanics have come a long way from body work and frame upgrades to seat upholstery and fitting new hubcaps. But the beauty who came out of the garage surprised all the skeptics who believed that her days were numbered, and the place of full-size cars was in the dustbin of history. Make way for the queen of hardtops!
2. 1937 Ford T
This is, consider, the grandmother of the 1937 Galaxie Ford T. The world's first car, whose production has exceeded one million copies, it has become a true legend of the auto world. Of course, such a car, even without any tuning, attracts attention on the road. However, after a vacation in Cocker's workshop, all eyes are now riveted only on her: every metal element is covered with chrome, and the hand-assembled motor seems to invite you to travel back in time. The mechanics worked on the bridge (more precisely, under the bridge) of the car, adjusting the fit, found the original wheels, completely changed the upholstery in the cabin and the dashboard, creating authentic custom parts. Covered in flames, the hot rod is ready to conquer new turns.
3 Chevy Panel Truck 59
Can a car made in 1959 be restored to its youth? And then! Bright colors, the summer of flower children and a carefree life - this is what awaits the Chevrolet van after meeting with the masters from the Knyaz workshop. The mechanics completely replaced the drive, restored the hood and windshield, repaired the bearing part and, of course, painted. They say that after this story, the owner did not recognize his car 1 passed by. For such a thing, go to a diner, order a burger and cola, and in the evening - dance or go to an open-air cinema. The gleaming chrome suspension and unusual purple and green body graphics will instantly take anyone who sees this car back to the 60s.
4 Patriotic Muscle Car
In front of you is a car that is special in every way. And it's not just that its owner is the famous country singer Andy Ross. The nickname of this "Corvette" - "Second Amendment" - was not chosen by chance: the car has an aggressive character (the second amendment, if anything, guarantees Americans the right to keep and bear arms). Ross had already tried to tame her himself, but was not too pleased with the result. Then the musician turned to Danny and his guys. Of course, the mechanics had to sweat to accustom this beast (in particular, to work on the engine - now 367 "horses" are fighting under the hood of the car), but the result exceeded all the owner's expectations. The biggest challenge for the mechanics was airbrushing a huge image of a Civil War soldier stylized as a character from a zombie movie. Ross left the Prince's workshop in the muscle car of his dreams: a fantastic roar escaped from under the hood of the car, and star-striped banners flowed along the body. Indeed, the Second Amendment was a success.
5. 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
The 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback is sure to make any fan of cool cars euphoric, but imagine this: this car also participated in the shooting of the legendary Bullitt starring Steve McQueen! Danny's workshop receives this collectible car straight from the Gold and Silver pawnshop of Rick and Corey Harrison from the TV show Pawn Stars, who hope to make good money selling the restored screen star. Rick and Corey see this car in a deplorable state for the last time - the next time they meet, they simply do not recognize it. Having sorted through the engine and replaced the transmission, wheels and gearbox, updating the interior according to frames from the film, the mechanics accurately recreated McQueen's "bullet". The Harrisons will be incredibly happy to know that, having done such a massive job, Danny met the budget allocated for repairs - the Harrison pawnshop will earn good money.
6. Street-legal 1970s Meyers Manx Dune Buggy
Sometimes Danny buys a car for a rebuild, simply because he doesn't like the flames on his body made by someone else. Here it is, just to repaint. However, in the case of this Meyers Manx buggy from the 70s. it was not just a change of image. The guys from the Knyaz workshop literally went over it piece by piece, replacing the engine, gearbox, some elements of the interior and glass, and breathed a second life into the baby. Now the owner can race down the boulevards and avenues of Vegas in an updated buggy and attract admiring glances from others, especially since Danny personally led a crazy test drive.
7. Ambulance
Sometimes an ambulance is just an ambulance. And sometimes a real ghostbusters van! An eccentric New England couple, Michael and Elizabeth, bought an old ambulance from a junkyard and decided to convert it into a station to search for paranormal phenomena. Of course, not without the help of the "Prince". After "pumping" the van is stuffed with modern equipment: radars that capture various frequencies and radiation, antennas, computers, etc. But that's not all: the car received a new transmission, and after bodywork, no one will say that this car is more than 10 years old. Now this is a real psychic laboratory on wheels. To match the filling and the appearance of the car: awesome, mysterious, with "damn" graffiti. Evil, beware!
8. Stutz
Another gem in the Prince's collection is the 1979 Stutz IV-Porte by King of Soul and R&B Barry White. Indianapolis brand Stutz has made history with its luxury cars, and this IV-Porte sedan has become the epitome of style and elegance of its owner. Especially for the widow of the cult singer Gloden, Danny's mechanics polished the Stutz found in the suburbs of Vegas, completely updating the suspension and rebuilding the engine, recreating the interior of the original car literally centimeter by centimeter: steering wheel, dashboard, gearbox, seats, roof lining, power windows. At the same time, they retained the original double grille, which has become the hallmark of the brand, a real Stutz feature. IV-Porte's credo, like that of R&B music, is pure sound, constancy and honesty in everything.
9. 1962 Chevrolet C-10
A car with an aristocratic past is, of course, great, but any mechanic will confirm that more often he has to work with "mutts" without family or tribe. This 1962 Chevrolet C-10 is just one of those "tramps" - the car was found literally in a landfill. It is terrible to think what befell this unfortunate man. Peeling layers of dissimilar paint, rust, spare parts taken from nowhere ... The answer of professionals: new chassis and wheels, new original Chevrolet engine, a new gearbox and, of course, interior design and airbrushing on the body. When a full-size pickup truck reappears on the road, no one will be able to tell that its place is on the sidelines. The six-cylinder engine will roar at full power and carry this representative of the first generation Chevrolet C-class to the horizon.
10. 1963 Split Window Corvette Sting Ray
If the Corvette Sting Ray is a legend in the automotive world, then its 1963 split-window version, which one of Danny "Prince's" mechanics accidentally stumbles upon on his way to the workshop, is a real find in the world of legends. The owner takes the car to the auction to sell it ... But, fortunately, Danny manages to convince the guy and buy the car before the car goes under the hammer. Renovating the body of a battered car but keeping the iconic split glass is a real challenge for a mechanic, a job that requires pinpoint accuracy. Of course, in addition to this, the guys from Danny's workshop will sort out the engine of the car, update the suspension, work on the exhaust pipe. The Corvette will go through fire, water and chrome pipes to drive out into the hot Las Vegas sun-drenched workshop yard in all its glory and hit the new buyer in the heart.
