In the German town of Pampow, a 1979 VAZ-2103 "Troika" has been put up for sale on mobile.de, preserved in the condition of an almost new car. Over 45 years, the "Zhiguli" has covered only two thousand kilometers. The seller values this "time capsule" at 14,990 euros (about 1.37 million rubles).
The car has not undergone restoration and retains its factory paint in a rare golden-bronze shade, its original interior, and a complete set of keys. According to the owner, the car is fully operational: all technical fluids and consumables have been replaced, and the body and hidden cavities have been treated with an anti-corrosion compound. Under the hood is a classic 1.5-liter gasoline engine producing 75 horsepower, paired with a manual transmission.
The "Troika" interior is finished in brown tones with combined fabric upholstery and an original dashboard showing no signs of use. A full set of documents and the service book are included with the car.
The seller emphasizes that the car is in "collector-grade condition" and has never left Germany since its first registration.
Against the backdrop of the European classic car market, the 15,000-euro price looks high; however, such well-preserved examples of Soviet cars are extremely rare. For collectors and enthusiasts of the Soviet automotive industry, this VAZ-2103 is more of a museum exhibit than a means of transportation.