De Agostini
ZAZ-968M Zaporozhets USSR Auto Legends
Scale model specifications
- Car brand
- ЗАЗ
- Model maker
- De Agostini
- Scale
- 1/43
- Model release year
- 2011
- Catalogue number
- Автолегенды СССР №53
- Production run
- > 300.000
- Approximate purchase price, USD
- 12.00 USD
- Currently in the collection
- Yes
Prototype: Запорожец
Model categories: Auto Legends of the USSR
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The car’s story
The ZAZ-968M Zaporozhets was produced from 1979 to 1994. The updated model's main distinguishing features were rectangular rear lights and the absence of the prominent ‘ear’ air intakes, along with a larger luggage compartment made possible by moving the spare wheel into the engine bay. This time the car was nicknamed the ‘Soap Dish’.
The ZAZ-968M had several versions with different control arrangements, as large numbers were supplied to social welfare agencies and people with disabilities. These included the ZAZ-968MB with hand controls only, the ZAZ-968MG and 968MD for operation with the hands and one leg, and the ZAZ-968MR for people with only one arm and one leg. ZAZ-968MP pickups were also built for the factory's own needs.
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My model photos
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