This is a remarkably rare and fascinating classic – a GAZ Volga M21. The Volga was a upper middle-range Russian car, mostly used for government officials and the KGB…
The cars were exported to a few nearby countries. This one went to Estonia, where it remained until bought by a Melbourne enthusiast.
He had the Volga displayed by invitation at the prestigious Motorclassica exhibition one year, where it gained a lot of attention. And the car has participated in the Bay to Birdwood in South Australia twice, being reliable enough to drive there and back. The photo above shows it in the event.
After several years of ownership the owner sold the car to a buyer in the Gold Coast, Queensland six years ago, where the car remains today.
Its odometer shows 33,000km, which the owner believes is original. He says the car has always been reliable.
The Volga features a 2.4-litre 4-cylinder motor, a 3-speed gearbox, independent front suspension and a 12-volt electrical system.
This car is the Export version, which gains some additional chrome trim and interior fittings.
Included is a big workshop manual in English – which must be much rarer than the car.
These cars are renowned for their sturdy construction, which is unsurprising given the rigors some would go through in their home country.
For collectors in WA, there’s never been a Volga of any model in Perth. It would be a very welcome addition to our car culture here.
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