A bright red VAZ-2109 from 1992 has surfaced on a used-car advertising platform. The listing claims the vehicle has only 11 kilometers on the odometer and that it has spent every single day of its life tucked away in a heated garage for three decades. The photos included with the listing appear to back up this claim, showing a car that looks remarkably preserved and cared for in a controlled environment rather than driven and worn on the roads.
Inside the car, there is an original certificate of ownership along with a receipt from the service station that performed its most recent checkup. The vehicle has never been registered with the traffic police, and the factory stamps remain intact on the trunk lid as well as on the hood and doors. This combination of rare documentation and pristine exterior suggests that the car has been kept in its original state with minimal use, which is highly unusual for a vehicle of its age and model.
The owner is asking eight million rubles for this singular example of the Lada nine. In currency terms, that price sits at the higher end of the spectrum for classic domestic models—but it is also framed as a rare opportunity when juxtaposed with modern executive options. For many buyers in today’s market, this asking price invites a careful calculation: could the money instead fund a newer premium sedan such as a Mercedes E-Class, a BMW 5 Series, an Audi Q5, or a Lexus RX? The answer hinges on what one values most—unparalleled originality and historical significance versus modern technology and comfort features—but the appeal of a time capsule such as this Lada remains undeniable for enthusiasts and collectors alike.
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