Moskvitch 412 / 1500

[drakkie]

The Moskvitch 412 – later called 2140, and 1500 SL in export version – was a car from Soviet manufacturer Moskvitch introduced in 1967. It was also built as the Izh 412 by IZH in Izhevsk.
The 1500 cc was a slant inline-4 engine inspired by the 1961 BMW 1500 device. The engine has the interesting feature that the cylinder barrels can be replaced, enabling repair of the engine instead of having to replace it entirely. The same engine is still used on the current Sviatagor.
In 1969 both 412 and the related Moskvitch 408 were facelifted. The latter 412 and 408 were notable for being the first Moskvitch models to feature square headlights and vertical rear lights. It was also famous for its fast speed, tailfins and its triangular turn signal lamps.
In 1975, the 412 was facelifted and renamed Moskvitch 2140; the 408 was renamed Moskvitch 2138.
Production at the Moskvitch plant ended in 1986, but continued to be built by IZH into the 1990s, at Izhevsk.

Source:
Moskvitch 412 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


This Moskvitch was seen on a local meeting of farmers in Alt Schwerin, in the former Eastern-German republic. It was a very interesting meeting, with lots of Eastern vehicles. Pictures taken by myself, with a Fuji Finepix S5600.



Maybe hi-res hide-out ?

[justukas]

my dad had one

[drakkie]

Originally Posted by justukas

my dad had one

Would you be able to take some pictures ? These "Eastern" cars quite intrigue me..

Do you know how it drives ? Is it comparable with Western cars of the same age ? Is it reliable ? Any information is welcome

[faksta]

There is no 'current Sviatogor' (with 'O', BTW ), cause Moskvitch exists no more. Now the factory is called Autoframos (France-Moscow) and belongs to Renault (94,1%) and Moscow Government (5,9%). Founded in 1998. They make Renault Logan there today (before - the 19, Clio Symbol and previous Meganes).


I have already posted some of them, but nevertheless...

[Trancer]

Would you be able to take some pictures ? These "Eastern" cars quite intrigue me..

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