GAZ-64

The GAZ-64 was a Soviet four-wheel drive light utility vehicle produced by GAZ (Gorkovsky Avtomobilny Zavod) between 1941 and 1943. It was largely based on the GAZ-M1 passenger car, with significant modifications for off-road capability. The GAZ-64 served as a platform for the BA-64 armored car, further enhancing its military utility.

The vehicle was developed rapidly due to the urgent need for a reliable and versatile off-road vehicle at the start of the Eastern Front of World War II. Design work was led by Vitaliy Grachev.

Key features included its four-wheel drive system, simplified body construction compared to the GAZ-M1, and its ability to navigate rough terrain. The GAZ-64 was used extensively by the Red Army for reconnaissance, communication, and light transport duties.

While production numbers were relatively limited compared to other Soviet vehicles, the GAZ-64 played an important role in the early stages of the war, providing the Red Army with much-needed mobility. It was subsequently replaced by the improved GAZ-67 and GAZ-67B models.