GAZ-M72 Pobeda 1955

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It was the first "comfortable mass-produced" monocoque all-wheel drive vehicle.
It's based on GAZ-M20 and it has a four-wheel drive system adapted from GAZ-69.

Years of production: 1955 - 1958
Overall production: 4677
4-door 4WD, 5-seater (GAZ-69 with
"Pobeda" body)
Engine: 55hp/3600rpm, 4-cyl 4-stroke,
2,112cc
Bore/Stroke: 82/100 mm
Length: 4665mm, width: 1695mm,
height: 1790mm
Wheelbase: 2712mm
Clearance: 210mm (both axles)
Gearbox: 3+back speeds x 2 axles
Weight (completely loaded): 2040 kg
Maximal speed: 90 km/h
Tyres: 6,50-16 inches
Fuel tank capacity: 55 L
Fuel consumption: 14 L/100km (under 30 km/h)

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Great a car from the Soviet Union.
It doesn't have the looks but this one can easily been called the world's first SUV. :D
Awesome finding.
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In 1955, the first "comfortable mass-produced" monocoque all-wheel drive vehicle appeared, the M72, with a four-wheel drive system adapted from the contemporary Soviet GAZ-69.
It was the brainchild of Vitaly Gracheva, assistant to the GAZ-69's chief engineer, Grigory Moiseevich.
It used a standard Pobeda transmission, mated to the GAZ-69 front axle, leaf spring suspension, and transfer case, with a brand-new rear axle (used on no other vehicle, a rarity for Soviet car production).
The body had fourteen panels added to strengthen the floor, frame, doors, and roof.
4.677 units were built between 1955-1958.


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The Pobeda was also the Soviet automobile to have turn signals, two electric wipers, an electric heater, and a built-in AM radio.

The possibility that it's the first SUV is a reason why it should be in GT.

And look at the ride height, it's pretty high off the ground.
 
The Chevrolet/GMC Suburban predates this, as it's first generation is 1933-1934; and is considered the quintessential SUV. Having said that looks real rugged and dependable.
 

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