Rare Soviet Limousine Abandoned for 60 Years Discovered in a Garden

In Alushta, a very rare car was discovered – a Soviet ZIS-110 limousine from 1953. The car stood abandoned under the open sky in a garden for about 60 years, reports Autocenter. Rare Soviet Limousine Abandoned for 60 Years Discovered in a Garden

The car is surprisingly well preserved. Its paintwork is more or less intact, and there isn’t much corrosion either. Even the chrome bumpers, radiator grille, and trims are in good condition.

Rare Soviet Limousine Abandoned for 60 Years Discovered in a Garden

The interior condition is, of course, more deplorable. The trimming has faded and is covered with mold. However, interesting features like the partition between the driver and front passengers have been preserved. Rare Soviet Limousine Abandoned for 60 Years Discovered in a Garden

The mileage of the ZIS-110 is very low – 12,000 km. The car has already been purchased and appears to be preparing for restoration.

Rare Soviet Limousine Abandoned for 60 Years Discovered in a Garden

Recall that the ZIS-110 was produced between 1945 and 1958 based on the Packard 180 and a total of 2072 cars were assembled. Its six-liter eight-cylinder engine develops 140 hp and allows a speed of 140 km/h. The ZIS-110 was used by the Soviet party elite, and Stalin had both an armored version and a convertible. Rare Soviet Limousine Abandoned for 60 Years Discovered in a Garden

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