Masha - ЗАЗ Таврiя (ZAZ Tavria) - Слава Україні (#SlavaUkraini) - let's get legal! (Then decide).

[Bear]

Today I have learned:

It is definitely 1995 as it's in the chassis number.

It has tubeless tyres and Bast knows why it has inner tubes at the moment but I will be sorting that out.

I can get a letter from AutoZaZ that sorts the MOT emissions issue out. Via Ed, owner of the finest red one.

So now it's getting four 165/70 R13s ASAFP and then hopefully some paperwork done. Actually making myself wait to get alternator parts before ordering tyres.

[Bear]

How could anyone choose this over a Tavria 😕

[Fumbler]

4 minutes ago, RichardK said:

How could anyone choose this over a Tavria 😕

Probably because it's a Lada. I find Okas hilarious little things, although I'd probably be too scared to ever drive one.

[Bear]

I would absolutely drive an Oka.

But then I would drive a Dacia 500...

[Bear]

Postie's bin:

What's this?

Yep. Nate Dog and Warren G, stand aside. I'm ready to regulate.

Handbook shows a G222 alternator fitted. Oh, those soviet-era supply issues.

[Bear]

Installed. No alternator light. Many volts. Even when engine fan running. Happy Tavria.

[Bear]

Well, I have a working, mobile Tavria, but I also have two weeks before ankle surgery.

What the Tavria needs:

Letter from IFA for age - in progress.
New tyres - not a big issue. Last tester was happy to let these pass but they're obviously old.
A warning light for the foglight switch - the switch HAS a warning light in it, but it's not connected!
Battery hold-down clamp - this is probably like a VW Polo or similar.
Registering. All paperwork is present and correct.

It is currently starting first time, etc.

If anyone will give me what I've spent on it, I am happy to let it go to a new home with better storage and resources. Not looking to swap for a car, but I'll certainly consider offers.

[Bear]

Oh, there is one thing I'd be keen to do a deal on.

Smart ForTwo/City Coupe. Cabrio also considered. LHD is also fine (preferred actually, I like the way the original ones ride compared to coil-sprung facelift/RHD.

[wesacosa]

I was randomly thinking about this car today, did you ever hear of what beacame of it @RichardK ?  I seem to remember the guy you sold it to offering it out again in some kind of Ukraine charity sale thing but that was the last I heard.  Really hope someone took it on, kind of regret that I didn't now

[Bear]

6 hours ago, wesacosa said:

I was randomly thinking about this car today, did you ever hear of what beacame of it @RichardK ?  I seem to remember the guy you sold it to offering it out again in some kind of Ukraine charity sale thing but that was the last I heard.  Really hope someone took it on, kind of regret that I didn't now

As far as I know it ended up with Nigel B via his son in law, but I also don't know what happened with the charidee element or anything else 😕

[wesacosa]

ah interesting.  This was the charity ad I mentioned 

 

[rm36house]

On 26/02/2022 at 19:38, RichardK said:

Various things have conspired against me this year,  but this car is still destined for the road. My enthusiasm got knocked after all the MOT hassles - the alternator is coming out now the weather is improving and I'll have to see if I can get the missing battery clamp from somewhere other than Ukraine I suspect...

Mhm I spying something very lovely behind the corner, Sir.  😊 Is that car has some build thread, too? :))