1934 ZIS 5 with Saurer engine

1934 ZIS 5 in Автомобили в погонах (Cars in Epaulets), Documentary, 2009 Ep. 02

Class: Trucks, Simple truck — Model origin:

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Author	Message
Wicio ◊ 2010-12-20 20:10	ZIS-5 driver's cab
Jale ◊ 2010-12-20 20:28	It looks like AMO-3 with Saurer engine. Must be some prototype...
Gamer ◊ 2024-01-15 15:52	ZiS 5 with Saurer engine and radiator, 1934 Link to "www.facebook.com" It appears to have taken part in an endurance rally Moscow - Tbilisi - Moscow, where Soviet trucks were fitted with diesel engines from Western brands to see if they ran better. "Za Rulyom issue 19/1934" https://imwerden.de/pdf/za_rulem_1934_19__ocr.pdf Perkins engines seem to have been the most durable, followed by Thornycroft, Crossley, Büssing, MAN and Saurer. In the end, I'd list it as Zis 5 with Saurer engine. -- Last edit: 2024-01-15 16:03:43
johnfromstaffs ◊ 2024-01-15 16:18	The most durable British diesel engine is the Gardner, certainly better than the Perkins, but more costly. Link to "www.aronline.co.uk" -- Last edit: 2024-01-15 16:27:12
Gamer ◊ 2024-11-04 09:14	Solved