40 Beautifully Restored Rare Trucks

ZIL-157

This restoration mechanic built this vehicle off the chassis of a ZIL-157. In the Soviet Union, the Lichachev plant made the ZIL-157 from 1958 to 1977. The primary function of the truck was for the red army, but it was uncommon for companies to use them, and they were particularly popular with forestry companies. Whoever built this custom restoration created two versions called “Baikal,” which came equipped with a Chevrolet 7.4 Vortec V8 and automatic transmission GM Th200. The second vehicle, named “Taiga,” has a Jeep V8 Magnum with automatic transmission Jeep ZJ. We also like the new paint job.