Ukrainians turned an old ZIL into an incredible 500-horsepower hot rod

A very unusual pickup is driving around Odessa. At first glance, it resembles a ZIL-157, although its heart is American, reports TSN. Ukrainians turned an old ZIL into an incredible 500-horsepower hot rod

The ZIL hot rod began construction in Bukovina after a ZIL-157 cab was found. Then the creators ran out of money, they sold the pickup to Odessa, and the new owners completed the project. The work dragged on for 5 years.

The ZIL pickup looks very bright – just like classic American hot rods. The steering wheel and instruments have been replaced in the cabin. Ukrainians turned an old ZIL into an incredible 500-horsepower hot rod

The car turned out to be no less fast than the ZIL by Akademik. It was equipped with a 7.5-liter V8 Oldsmobile engine with 500 horsepower and two carburetors. The car quickly starts from the traffic lights and drifts impressively.

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