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As a rule, the abbreviation "LuAZ" we associate with small homely vnedrozhnikami that still can be found somewhere in the countryside. So it is, in general, and it was: Automobile in Volyn started its development, it was as a producer TPK - Transporters front edge LuAZ-967, but with the passage of time has mastered the production LuAZ-969, which became popular in Soviet agriculture.



However, as time went on, and after numerous upgrades became clear that the basic model LuAZ-969 become obsolete in the eyes, even though started in 1983 exports. To develop a new car Minavtoselzozmash (Minavtoprom former) Soviet Union announces a competition for the creation of a new SUV between Leningrad laboratory prototyping us and Design Bureau of the plant. As a result of this "confrontation" between the two creative teams and appeared hero of today's story - LuAZ Proto.



The prototype shown in the photos, was introduced in 1989, when experts Lutsk plant worked on his prototype LuAZ 1301 for as much as five years. However, the work that led the chief designer of laboratory Gennady Hain was completed on time and was performed at a very high level, and at that time embodied the latest achievements of world design. The concept of "beach" SUV had not yet appeared, and yet, it is a promising sample was. In addition to fresh and unusual even by today's standards of design, machine features and bodywork. Fiberglass body panels were quick and hung on a metal support frame.



Here is how the project itself Gennady Hain (magazine At the wheel №7, 1990)

"The cabin can be equipped with comfortable beds or transform the seat into the cargo area. Tailgate swings to a horizontal position, which increases the loading area.
The back part of the roof - plastic, removable. Perhaps the use of cloth tent (near the back of the rack has an additional safety arch).

These are the technical and functional features of our prototype. As for the artistic decisions, I think readers will agree: designers Kostevich A. and A. Sunteevu managed to create an original, memorable image, modern and comfortable interior. Body shape is quite simple, but at the same time far from primitive "yaschikopodobnoy" and a broken belt line and repeats it folds on the bonnet and wings allowed to avoid static. Integral hood (together with wings) type provides easy access to the engine compartment, protective grille from the pipes at the same time serves as a decorative, emphasizing utilitarian machines. »



Under the hood of the car no revelations, unfortunately, was not: in accordance with the terms of reference to the "Proto-LuAZ" was applied Melitopol MeMZ-245 engine from the car "Tavria". The transmission, however, has been redesigned. Its main feature was the driveline can not be disabled on the rear axle - is allowed to transmit torque from the engine with no loss of gears, slightly improved fuel efficiency of the car.

In 1989, the car was sent to the "bride" in Moscow, but two weeks later returned without even being studied. Meanwhile, confidence in the success of their offspring, experts group Hainova even transgressed the lead to the creation of a second prototype based on the VAZ-2108. "No" was the last project for us Leningrad laboratory, soon it will cease to exist, and many designers will go to "freelance».



Lutsk prototype lucky a little more. Periodically undergo modernization, he "lasted" until 2003, and is about to embark on a conveyor was, but ... remained a prototype. I think it is not necessary to say that twenty years "concept" was at the time a hypothetical statement in production deeply outdated model.

P.S. Lutsk automobile plant survived and is now part of the association "Bogdan", engaged in production of similar and familiar to all buses. Gennady Hain, who had already distinguished himself by Laura and Okhta, create Astaire and will auto-Cross.

LuAZ 1301 factory development was much more simple and ordinary design.

By 2003, the failed prototype LuAZ 1301 became more like a larger Tavria