Unique Soviet Vintage Cars in All Their Glory

While the Geneva Motor Show focuses on stunning concepts and looks into the future, the less publicized car extravaganza in Moscow's Sokolniki park brings back the spectacular past.

The 27th edition of a retro car show known as the "Old-timer Gallery" was dedicated to the 100th anniversary of USSR's motorized Fire Department.

The special exhibit included an abundance of vintage fire-engines, some of which were used in famous Soviet movies.

The other significant date celebrated at the show was the 65th birthday of the legendary Chevrolet Corvette.

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ZIL 41052 limo.

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Eye candy.

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Hood ornament on a Packard Eight 1100.

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A Studebaker President Eight.

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ZAZ's line-up.

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FORD 798T fire-truck at the special 100th anniversary of USSR's Fire Department exhibit.

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A Chevrolet Corvette C6.

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A band dressed in vintage special clothing at the special 100th anniversary of USSR's Fire Department exhibit.

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A model poses by a car at the special 100th anniversary of USSR's Fire Department exhibit.

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A ZIL 118 bus.

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GAZ M21-I "Volga."

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Eye candy.

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Accordionist dressed in vintage clothing at the special 100th anniversary of USSR's Fire Department exhibit.