Export ZAZ-968 ME has an improved interior with seat belts on all seats. In addition, Zaporozhets was equipped with a more powerful engine.
The collection of the Kiev museum “Wheels of History” was replenished with a new car – ZAZ-968 ME. This is a rare export modification of Zaporozhets. The founder of the museum, Pavel Lozovenko, spoke about the issue on the Oldcarservice TV Youtube channel.
This ZAZ-968 ME was not produced for a long time – from 1980 to 1983. Only a few cars of this type remain in Ukraine, as they were supplied abroad.
It is still unknown how the first owner of the Kirovograd region managed to get hold of rare Zaporozhets. The car was almost always in the same hands and was fairly well preserved. Its mileage is 64.6 thousand km.
“Zaporozhets” ZAZ-968 ME has an improved interior with seat belts not only in the front but also in the rear seats.
But the main difference between the export model is the more powerful engine. Thanks to the VAZ carburetor and a different intake, the 1.2-liter four produces 45 hp. However, fuel consumption was higher.
Now ZAZ-968 ME will be in order. Rare “Zaporozhets” will become a museum exhibit.
By the way, a rare 1973 Dnepr motorcycle with no mileage was recently discovered in Ukraine.
Moreover Focus He mentioned the 2007 Lexus GX time capsule in Kiev.
Source: Focus
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