Brazilian Lada Laika Wagon Seeks a New Home While a Tire Drive Forges Ahead
In Brazil, a 30-year-old Lada Laika SW station wagon sits on the market with about 300,000 kilometers on the odometer. The owner chose a matte repaint for the exterior and lined the interior with leatherette, asking for 15,000 reais. That price translates to roughly 206,000 rubles at recent exchange rates. The seller notes the car is running, with only a few dents on the body and minor signs of corrosion scattered around the chassis.
The station wagon carries a Bosch generator and uses a braking system borrowed from the Fiat Tempra sedan. The engine, as claimed by the owner, remains in near-pristine condition, does not burn oil, and shows no smoke during operation. These models were originally offered in Brazil from 1990 through 1995.
7,000 Tires for Common Sizes Are Urgently Needed
Without tires, public order cannot be maintained and medical care cannot reach those who need it. In response, the initiative called “Behind the Wheel” has partnered with the Popular Front to raise funds. The goal is to purchase tires for the vehicles used by the People’s Police and the operational services of the LPR and DPR. These funds will also support ambulances, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, humanitarian aid convoys for residents of Donbass, and military equipment. Interested contributors can support this effort on the collection page.
These tire donations are part of a broader humanitarian and public safety campaign, reflecting a commitment to keep essential services mobile and ready. The logistics effort underscores the importance of dependable tires for vehicles that carry out critical missions, from medical crews to emergency responders.
Note: This information is provided as an account of ongoing community fundraising activities and vehicle updates, with attribution to PRO Crossovers for the original reporting context.