GAZ A
The first mass-produced Soviet passenger car, born from a Ford partnership.
- Power
- 40 bhp
- Top speed
- 56 mph
- Est. value
- $8k–$25k
About the GAZ A
The GAZ-A was the Soviet Union's first mass-produced passenger car, built under a technical assistance agreement with the Ford Motor Company. It was a near-exact licensed copy of the 1930 Ford Model A Standard Phaeton, adapted for the harsh conditions of the USSR with reinforced components. While its open phaeton body was ill-suited for Russian winters, it became a vital tool for the Red Army, taxi fleets, and government officials during the first five-year plan. Production took place at the Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ) until it was replaced by the more modern, closed-body GAZ-M1 in 1936.
GAZ A specs
The GAZ A produces 40 bhp (30 kW). It has a top speed of 56 mph (90 km/h).
| Make | GAZ |
|---|---|
| Model | A |
| Trim | 3.3 |
| Years | 1932–1936 |
| Type | Classic |
| Body style | Phaeton |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Production | About 41,917 built |
| Engine | 3.3-litre inline-four |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,285 cc (3.3 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 40 bhp (30 kW) at 2,200 rpm |
| Top speed | 56 mph (90 km/h) |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,080 kg (2,381 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 37 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a GAZ A worth?
A typical GAZ A is estimated to be worth $8,000 – $25,000 (about £6,000 – £19,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
GAZ A rarity in CarSpot
The GAZ A is an Uncommon card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 39 out of 100. Hot hatches and premium sporty cars. An Uncommon card is worth 20 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
GAZ A fun facts
- The car was affectionately nicknamed 'Gazik' by the Soviet population.
- Though a copy of the Ford Model A, Soviet engineers specified thicker steel for the chassis and upgraded the suspension to handle primitive rural roads.
- The factory in Nizhny Novgorod was originally named NAZ, but was renamed GAZ in 1933 when the city was renamed Gorky in honour of the writer Maxim Gorky.