by It’s hard to believe, but a 1957 Chevrolet Corvette drove on the roads of the USSR. The American sports car even survived to our days, however, this summer it was damaged in an accident, reports Carakoom. 
In general, imported sports cars and elite cars primarily entered the Soviet Union either as gifts for leaders or as samples for studying advanced technologies. In the case of the Corvette, the second option was more likely, as the 1957 model was equipped with innovative fuel injection. 
However, the 4.6-liter V8 injector did not last long on Soviet fuel and broke down.
The car was purchased by the famous Moscow stuntman Alexander Mikulin (who performed stunts in the films “Watch Out for the Automobile” and “The Adventures of the Italians in Russia”). 
The original engine was replaced by a 5.5-liter V8 from a “Chaika” – there were simply no other options. This engine, however, was not as powerful (195 hp compared to 283 hp of the original eight) and was larger – holes had to be drilled in the hood. 
The Chevrolet Corvette was constantly modified – so in 1981 it appeared in the film “Vacation on Your Own Account” with a new hood and original bright coloring. 
Surprisingly, despite active operation, the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette has survived to this day, and it is quite possible that it will be restored after the accident.
