A rare 1972 SMZ S-3D car has appeared for sale on one of the websites. During 53 years of operation, the car has traveled only 2,648 km. The owner estimates it at 100 thousand rubles, which is a very low price for a collectible Soviet car, given its rare preservation for this class.
SMZ S-3D, popularly nicknamed "invalidka", was a four-wheeled car with a closed body, essentially a motor wheelchair. Its modest 0.3-liter engine produced only 12 horsepower, and a mechanical gearbox transmitted torque to the rear wheels. The spare wheel was located under the hood, reminiscent of the design of old "Zaporozhets" cars. Despite its compact size, the "invalidka" had good cross-country ability. Originally conceived as a universal transport for rural areas, it never became a full-fledged SUV.
Production of this model started on July 1, 1970 at the Serpukhov Motorcycle Plant. The first copies were assembled manually, and then production was automated. Until 1997, the design of the "invalidka" remained practically unchanged. Its main purpose was to provide transportation for people with disabilities, but in practice it was widely used in various fields, including agriculture and postal service. Thanks to its simple design, the car was easy to maintain and repair, which was especially valuable in conditions of spare parts shortage.
Technical characteristics:
- length — 2825 mm
- width — 1380 mm
- height — 1300 mm
- clearance — 170–180 mm
- wheelbase — 1700 mm
- weight (without load, in running order) — 498 kg
- engine model: IZH P-3-01
- volume: 346 cm³
- power: 12 hp
Earlier www1.ru reported on a unique "Zaporozhets" all-terrain vehicle on a tracked chassis.
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