Russian Motor Vehicles: Soviet Limousines 1930-2003
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (737 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1845843002 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"This 128-page, well-illustrated title sorts out your ZILs from your ZISs in an eminently readable style." – Classic & Sports Car
This book investigates the whole story of why the Soviet Communist Party required such a bourgeois product, and how production was subsequently achieved. From these beginnings, the Moscow and Gorky models emerged, and later the Chinese-derived types made with Russian aid during the late 1950s. Covering all of these models, up to the last one produced in 2003, and featuring full specifications translated from the relevant primary sources in Russian and Chinese literature, this is a meticulous and unique account of a previously neglected subject.. A book concerning Russian Limousines, and the Chinese models that were initially derived from them, has never been attempted before. Following the orders of Stalin, work on the Limousines commenced during the first Five Year Plan (1927-1933) at the Putilov Works, late the Kirov Zavod, where the Leningrad L-1 was made in a limited number
turbonium959 said Good content but poorly put together.. Contrary to my belief, I will start with the good news first. The history of USSR vehicles has always been a special topic. I grew up there, but when I was younger, I didn't have nearly as much interest. This book has a very good amount of illustratio. Good book on an obscure subject During the existence of the USSR the Party elite desperately needed a vehicle to drive about in, one which reflected the importance of the offices they held and which would allow them to move quickly amongst the proletariat. So, when the old Rolls Roy. This is a great companion book to the early 1900's Russian car book This is a great companion book to the early 1900's Russian car book by Maurice A. Kelly. I was thrilled to find these books. It is difficult to find material covering this rare subject. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The illustrations ar