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Restored Soviet GAZ-51 truck converted into motorhome listed for sale

05.01.2026 08:34 1 min 1 source
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Restored Soviet GAZ-51 truck converted into motorhome listed for sale
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A unique motorhome built on a restored Soviet-era GAZ-51 all-wheel-drive truck chassis is listed for sale in the Primorsky Krai region. The vehicle, located in Kavalerovo, features a registered living module with a heating stove, sink, and a convertible dining area that can sleep up to four people. A similar GAZ-51 vehicle was recently listed for sale near Moscow for 3 million rubles.

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Restored Soviet GAZ-51 truck converted into motorhome listed for sale

21.12.2025 Regions RUS
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