In the '70s, the demand was for an off-road vehicle that could not only survive the urban frenzy but also endure the wilderness of... say. the dirt track to your vegetable garden. Enter the Lada Niva, the vehicle that is better at off-roading than some pedestrians are at pavement navigation.

The Lada Niva is considered one of the longest-running models without significant design changes. The Lada Niva was a pioneer by being one of the first off-road vehicles to have a self-supporting body, which was a revolutionary design element at the time.

Thanks to its height-adjustable suspension, the Lada Niva could not only go over mountains and through valleys, but also battle overgrown vegetables in the back compartment of the supermarket

The Lada Niva 5000 series is as strong as a Siberian bear. Defies temperatures lower than the average deep freeze. The cooling water circuit will show some signs of fatigue below -40 degrees, but hey, we humans have long since turned into frozen smiling walking water ices by then.

Ours? German supplied. And the unique 5000 series! The sporty 5000 series with the unique striped design, widened spotlights, interior trim and vinyl roof. Straight out of the brochure! Plus, we have just given this beauty a fresh servicing, so it is eager to tackle countless off-road trails. Will we see you soon?