A rare Moskvich-412 sedan, manufactured in 1991, was discovered in a Moscow garage where it had waited in silence for decades. The find was reported by motor.ru with a link to the YouTube channel Retrorembaza – RRB Garage, which has specialized in vintage and forgotten Soviet-era vehicles.
According to the source, the first and only owner registered the car, but the license plate was never mounted until three decades later. In its long stint in storage, the Moskvich accumulated a mere 1343 kilometers on the odometer. There is no structural damage noted, though several components required attention. Some parts, the radiator grille, and wheels were repainted, the engine and cooling system were flushed, and overall the car was prepared for a potential sale to a private collection. The exact transaction price remained undisclosed in the reports.
In a similar vein, a well-known A VAZ-2106 sedan, built in 1993 and driven only 63 kilometers over 30 years, has appeared on the Russian market. The car is listed for sale in Nefteyugansk, located in the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug. The asking price is set at 2 million rubles, placing it well above the typical value of a standard Lada Vesta and on par with certain trims of the Lada Vesta Cross that feature a 1.8-liter engine coupled with a CVT automatic transmission.
That red sedan has also lived its entire life with a single owner. It is equipped with a 1.3-liter carbureted four-cylinder engine producing 64 horsepower, paired with a four-speed manual transmission. The reasons for the car remaining idle for more than 30 years were not disclosed in the listings, leaving potential buyers to speculate about storage conditions, maintenance past, and the unexpected appeal of a car that has aged in silence.
Previously, Moscow markets exhibited a 12-foot Hummer at a notably low price, illustrating the range of once-proud vehicles that appear in auctions and private sales after long dwell times in garages or storage facilities. The market dynamics surrounding ultra-low-mileage classics, especially those with storied brand pedigrees, continue to attract collectors and enthusiasts who value condition, originality, and the narrative a car carries from years past. As with many rare finds, the appeal often lies as much in the story as in the chassis and paintwork, prompting buyers to weigh restoration costs against the potential for appreciation over time. [Source: motor.ru via Retrorembaza – RRB Garage]