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Today in History, June 28

By The Moscow Times
The GAZ-M20 Victory was first produced in after WWII

The first batch of GAZ-M20 Victory cars were produced at the Gorky Automobile Plant 67 years ago today, on June 28, 1946. The spacious five-passenger vehicles featured a separate trunk for luggage, and the interior was typically finished with a beige, grey or brown trim.

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