Officials of the Zaporozhye region proposed to revive the production of the legendary “Zaporozhets” – but not “humpback” and “eared”. This has been reported DEA News”.
Vladimir Rogov, a member of the main council of the military-civil administration of the region, said that after the liberation of the city of Zaporozhye they plan to restore the work of the Zaporizhzhya Automobile Construction Plant – there are all possibilities for the production of cars like Zaporozhets.
“We see how well people perceive the resurgence of the Moskvich brand… Why don’t we renew Zaporozhets… Of course, not those famous humpbacks with ears… But a perfectly normal automobile industry will be in demand. “said.
According to Rogov, production has not developed in recent years at the plant, which is under the control of Ukrainian oligarchs.
From 1960 to 1994, under the brand name Zaporozhets, two models of cars were produced, one of which all Zaporozhets had a number of characteristic design features and exterior features – a rear-mounted engine, a mini displacement, an independent suspension, an autonomous gasoline stove, a two-door body sedan”.
In the 1960s, it was the most democratic car, and the nickname “humpback” appeared in the late 1970s – after the series “The meeting place cannot be changed.”
Previously reportedMore than 60% of Russian motorists are considering buying a new Moskvich.