The Best Vehicle Ever Made in Ulyanovsk, Russia?

This just might be!  It’s the UAZ-469, otherwise known as the goat.  This was/is basically the commie Jeep.

There was even an ill-fated attempt to build and sell these in the US.  It always makes sense to bring low-cost vehicles from places with low labor cost and attempt to build them in a country with very high labor cost.  What could go wrong?

The seller of this vehicle claims to be the original owner, says it was bought in 1992 and claims very low kilometerage.  What’s not explained is how it is legally usable on US roads.  Is it?

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Houston, TX
$12,000

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I am the original owner of this UAZ Russian Jeep which I purchased in Moscow in 1992. I have maintained it but driven almost never. It is in as new condition. Runs great.

This is a great vehicle for a hunt camp, a ranch or farm. Fabulous vehicle for off road use. There are many YouTube videos extolling its abilities. It is not a highway cruiser as top speed is about 60 mph.

This vehicle is all over Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. Parts are readily available, though this vehicle needs nothing.

Four wheel drive has super low gearing for mudding or trail riding.


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