1957 Capitalist in Red Square

[M2M]

"Curious citizens of Moscow inspected a 1957 Ford Sedan near the Kremlin wall Monday. The car belongs to the United States state department. It was flown to Russia ahead of its unveiling in this country. Seven other new Fords will be sent to the Moscow embassy later. All were purchased for $1 each. Photo is dated 10-2-1956"

 

[KULTULZ]

IVAN goes cruisin' ...

 

[scicala]

Probably a 312 "E" code.


Sal

 

[M2M]

Probably a 312 "E" code.

Sal

The E stands for Engels?

 

[Ole Don]

My thoughts would be a low compression 292 two barrel.

 

[miker98038]

Either that or fly in av gas in those days “In the USSR” like the Beatles said.

 

[M2M]

My thoughts would be a low compression 292 two barrel.

Could this engine run on 100 proof vodka?

 

[40 Deluxe]

Could this engine run on 100 proof vodka?

Well, that would be only 50% ethanol, so probably not!

 

[Bleach]

I bet it could run on some good Ruski samogon.

 

[40 Deluxe]

I bet it could run on some good Ruski samogon.

It would have to be real close to 200 proof for it to run.

 

[Bleach]

It's the Russian equivalent of American white lightning just better.

 

[50fordcoupeman]

At least when their car quits, they can drink the "gas"!!