This GAZ M72 is listed without a model year, but is described as a good candidate for restoration. and probably dates from the mid-50’s. Made up of an M20 Pobeda sedan body sitting atop factory modified GAZ 69 running gear, this one is said to run and drive with no through rust. It looks incredible, like something put together with old soviet era salvage yard leftovers, and though production numbers don’t seem to be readily available, it should be fairly certain that far fewer of these 4×4 variants were built. Find this one here on Car and Classic in Tallinn, Estonia for 18,900 GBP (~$23k USD today).

Photos don’t get too close and no interior shots are provided, but condition is readily apparent. Sheet metal contains a large number of dents, dings and other imperfections, and paint is likely to have been rolled on with a brush. Both bumpers appear correct, but riders are missing front and rear. The front grille is also a bit bashed up, but everything important appears to remain in place. Headlights are a copy of a then-patented US design, and the front and rear emblems that appear painted over were like that from the factory.

Power comes from an M21 inline-four, but the seller adds that an “original” M20 can be included. The transmission should be the same manual unit used in standard M20 Pobeda sedans, but the body structure of these M72 variants was strengthened with an 14 extra panels used in the roof, floor, frame, and doors. Interestingly enough, both a four and six were tested during development, but General Secretary Stalin preferred the 50 horse four to the 62 HP six, and the rest is history.