GAZ (ZIM) 12 - Vintage vehicle cards of the USSR #8

From the original Soviet card (translated):

GAZ-12 (1949-1959) The first Soviet passenger car with a hydraulic clutch and two working cylinders in the brakes. Engine capacity - 3485 cu. ft., power - 90 hp. Length - 5.53 m, curb weight - 1940 kg, speed - 125 km / h, seats - 6

Added research information:

The GAZ-12, also known as the ZIM-12 was a Soviet six passenger sedan that was available for private ownership while also being used for official government affairs and as taxis. With a modification its basic design could also be used as an ambulance.

It was produced at the Gorky Automotive Plant (GAZ) and over 21,000 were ultimately made.

The model was very highly regarded and was also the first Soviet car to feature the leaping gazelle hood ornament.