GAZ-M-21/GAZ-21. 1956–70 (prod. 639,478 incl. GAZ 22 estate). 4-door saloon. F/R, 2445 cm³ (I4 SV). Replacement for M-20, conceived under Andrey Lipgart. Larger sidevalve four based on M-20’s, though prototypes had OHV. Three-stage automatic briefly available (prod. 700 approx.), a sensation in the USSR. Refresh in 1958 with new grille, bumpers and indicators, and imitation leather and wool used in the interior for higher-line models. Further refresh in 1962. GAZ 23 with Chaika V8 appeared in 1962. Known for toughness, and even exported outside communist countries. Formed the basis of the Dongfanghong BJ760.

Manufacturing location: Gorky, Russia

Marque: GAZ | Predecessor: GAZ M-20 | Successor: GAZ 24