Proposal to resume "Zaporozhets" production at AvtoVAZ plant

The name of the cars may be changed

Viktor Emelyanenko, Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of the Zaporozhye Region, proposed to resume the production of "Zaporozhets". The legendary car may get a new name.

The "AvtoVAZ" plant is idle. It has the latest assembly line - it can assemble cars from passenger cars to minibuses.
Viktor Emelyanenko, Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of the Zaporozhye Region

"Zaporozhets" is a brand of passenger cars, known since the mid-20th century. The production of the last model was completed in 1994.

Earlier www1.ru reported that a "Zaporozhets" with almost no mileage is being sold in the Moscow region.

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