The ZAZ-966 was one of the weirdest and most misunderstood cars of the Soviet Union. With its air-cooled engine in the back and quirky styling, it looked like a toy — but it was a real production vehicle meant to mobilize the masses. In this video, we dive into the story behind the Zaporozhets 966: who it was built for, how it was designed, and why it became a symbol of both mobility and mockery in the USSR.
If you've never seen this car before, prepare to be surprised.
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