8 unusual versions of the Volga that could have changed the Soviet auto industry

GAZ-24 "Volga" is one of the most iconic cars in the history of the USSR, a symbol of prestige and reliability. However, few people know that over the long years of this model's existence, the designers of the Gorky Automobile Plant created numerous rare and unusual modifications that never made it into mass production. A front-wheel drive version, an all-wheel drive model, an economical version with two engines, and even a luxury Volga with a V-shaped engine - these developments could have changed the perception of the Soviet automobile industry if they had gained popularity. Why did they remain experiments, and what happened to the prototypes years later?  

This video on the YouTube channel "AUTO HISTORY" shows eight rare versions of the GAZ-24, which few people know about. You will learn how the USSR tried to create a sports and even an Italian "Volga", why the all-wheel drive sedan project never received mass development and what surprised about the car created especially for Leonid Brezhnev. Details of these stories, rare footage and technical features of the unique GAZ-24 - all this awaits in the full release.