10. ZAZ 965/966
The ZAZ 965/966, affectionately known as the Zaporozhets, was the Soviet Union’s answer to affordable motoring.
Its rear-engine layout and distinctive styling gave it a quirky character that set it apart from other Eastern Bloc cars.
Built to be rugged and accessible, the ZAZ became the ‘people’s car’ for many Soviet families, providing basic but reliable transportation.
Though humble in performance, its enduring charm and cultural significance make it a memorable fixture in automotive history.