I saw the reader's letter from Russia in Finnish "V-8 Magazine",
so I was curious to know from where they had purchased those old
American cars, especially I was interested in the 1957 DeSoto they
mentioned. I received the following interesting message.
Marko
FIN
> From hot_rod@xxxxxx Fri May 29 01:55:59 1998
> Of course all the cars are from Detroit
This was a Russian joke. Ha, ha. Don't you laugh?
> And each one has it's long or short way to Russia
> For example 32 Ford and 51 Merc were brought in 1997 in the USA
> 56 Caddy was bought in Finland
> 50 Merc is from Germany
> 57 De Soto is from France
> Willys(Jeeps),Studebaker(trucks),Harleys, Indians were land-leased dur
> WW2
> German pre 45 cars were tropheys
> Packard was Stalin's favourite car so we have several ones here now
> Some cars can be sold or presented to Soviet leaders
>
> Here is De Soto's owner story
> ( His'57 De Soto is a 4 door with a straight 6. He says that it is
> Diplomat De Luxe but we didn't find such model in our American cars
> guide. May you know about it?)
I have already sent them information about DeSoto Diplomats.
> The car was bought in France in '59 for 5900$ by Deputy Foreign Minist
> Sobolev and used for his wife's needs. Now it has 80000 miles. the car
> don't run cause the transmission is broken.
I hope they can fix that transmission.
> Anton Chernov
> We invite everybody to join us on our way back to take part in two
> o shows in Moscow.
>
> The first is the Second Moscow "Auto exotica" show that brings toge
> y interesting car, bike, truck, bus, every serious restoring and custo
> op and many more. This time it will include an auction. Our club alrea
> re than 200 square meters of exhibition space and we can get more if n
> The show will be held on 10 -12th of July on Moscow Tushino airfield.
>
> The second is our club "Drag Racing" show. It will be held on July
> oscow. We plan to introduce Pro Streets and Top Fuel 1/8 mile (201 m)
> rding to FIA (NHRA) rules. Also we plan following classes:
>
> Also the show will include parade, stunts show, hot rod, custom and cl
> show, auction, live Rock'n'Roll and Blues, various contests and many
>
> So if you want to take part in a drag racing competition with a gre
> fund or sell your classic, hot rod, custom car, dragster or whatever o
> two auctions or introduce your company on Russian auto market or help
> ot rodders or just have a good time.
>
> Welcome to Moscow in July!
>
> If you have any questions or ideas please contact us by
> e-mail: hot_rod@xxxxxx
> or by fax
> 7095-152-9166
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