GAZ-22

The GAZ-22, also called the GAZ M22 Volga Estate or Universal, was the station wagon version of the GAZ M21 Volga built by the Gorky Automobile Plant in the Soviet Union. It was advertised in 1962 and stayed in production until 1970. It shared the mechanicals of the M21 saloon, with a four cylinder overhead valve engine of 2,445 cc, a three speed manual gearbox, independent front suspension with coil springs and a solid rear axle on leaf springs, and a quoted top speed of 130 km/h. The rear seats folded away to give a large cargo space. Most estates were exported or reserved for official use, and the five door M22D Universal entered Soviet service as an ambulance.