Accuired a Lada Niva

[Arthur Dent]

I've always wanted a Lada Niva for reasons I can't fully explain so when one turned up for sale very close to my house with the owner looking for a trade one a running beater car I immediately looked into it. I was looking unload my beater Chrysler LeBaron so I arranged a trade with the owner. The Niva is a bit rough but I'm hoping that it doesn't take too much to get up and going again. Due to some wiring issues and missing keys I got it towed home. First thing to clear out all the stuff in it and give it a reasonable to clean to see what I had to work with.





was full of crap and filthy inside



Random duck sits on the dash



The Niva came with these tools - bonus.



1.7L four cylinder with fuel injection using GM parts.



I figured out how to out the rear hatch - there is a tiny lever behind the driver's seat. Struts don't hold it up anymore.



Back was so full of crap I neglected to notice the rear seat was missing. Belts are there though.




The interior after a quick clean. I've got quite a few interior panels that where tossed in the rear. Not sure if I have all. The heater area was hacked when someone stole the steoro so I'll need to source that at some point. I do have the driver's side kick panel to cover that mess.

[Otto Puzzell]

Excellent!

[MG]

Cute little Focker!   Errr....Lada!   

[Paul Jaray]

That is real passion! 

[75america]

I always liked the design of the Niva.
(I prefer the pre-1995 ones with the horizontal tail lights and the round dials)
I have some experiences with them.  They break down all the time but, but when they are not broken, they are invincible in heavy terrain.
I'm 100% sure you will love the car.

I'm pretty sure Allemano can tell you some funny Niva stories.

I still have a T-shirt from the Belgium Niva Club

[DeAutogids.nl]

Where is my "Lada motorsport" shirt?

Nice work!

[Arthur Dent]

This is one of my favorites

[MG]

but when they are not broken, they are invincible in heavy terrain.

Isn't that like saying MG's are incredibly durable when they don't rust!?!?!!?