Today in History, June 28

  • The Moscow Times
  • Jun. 28 2013 08:23
  • Last edited 08:23
WikipediaThe GAZ-M20 Victory was first produced in after WWII

The first batch of GAZ-M20 Victory cars were produced at the Gorky Automobile Plant 67 years ago today, on June 28, 1946. The spacious five-passenger vehicles featured a separate trunk for luggage, and the interior was typically finished with a beige, grey or brown trim.

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