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This 1990 Lada Niva 1600 Is Soviet 4-Wheel Drive Hatchback Greatness


This 1990 Lada Niva 1600 Is Soviet 4-Wheel Drive Hatchback Greatness

So describing this as a hot hatch might be a stretch, and it is also NOT all wheel drive, but we sure think it would be a riot to own and drive this Lada Niva 1600 with just a few mods. Unlike all the little all wheel drive hatchbacks in Europe, this actually has a transfer case under it and is 4-wheel drive. It has a solid axle out back, independent front suspension with coil springs, and the tall stance makes it cool as hell. You know, Interco makes little bitty Super Swampers and we think this needs some.

According to the seller it has come into the states with all the paperwork so it will be titled and registered and all that before you pick it up. The car has been restored in Russia so it runs and drive’s like a sewing machine. I have a feeling that the 1600 doesn’t make much power, and it certainly isn’t going to win any design awards, but that’s why it is kinda cool. Soviet era vehicles just seem to have been designed 20 years before their model year and have so little technology as to be cool.

We think someone needs this thing. We’d drive it for sure!

Here is all the info from the seller:

This car was recently restored and is in amazing clean running condition.
Restored as close as possible to the original factory condition , even with factory anti-corrosion movil grease.
Absolutely no leaks or squeaks or any issues.
This car was not driven much and never abused.
Its an absolutely awesome, unique and unusual car for the USA and it is quite a head turner.

I know I’m selling the Classic part of History that is well worth the money in this condition! especially when you consider the hassle hassle of finding the car, expenses of restoring it, logistics / Exporting it and importing it, and last but not least, filing for the title in U.S. taxes and fees with huge headache with paperwork/ entire process and financial aspect of it can be very painful.
Also, take in consideration that this car has not been “enhanced” by barbarians and is sold restored and in original condition.

Located in Dallas TX Zip Code 75287

Text me if interested (469)316-0857


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3 thoughts on “This 1990 Lada Niva 1600 Is Soviet 4-Wheel Drive Hatchback Greatness

  1. Brian Cooper

    You do know that Lada is renown around the world as the worst vehicle ever built, and that includes the Trabant.

    Worst

    Vehicle

    EVER

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