Highlights: – 5.97-litre V8 engine, petrol, manual transmission – Six-wheel-drive (6×6) Soviet military truck – Olive green paintwork with a canvas-covered cargo bed – Wooden cargo floor with fold-down side benches The private seller offers for sale this 1972 ZIL 131, powered by a 5.97-litre V8 petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission. This rugged six-wheel-drive truck is finished in olive green and fitted with a canvas tilt over the cargo bed, just as it would have been used in service. The ZIL 131 was developed in the 1960s by the Likhachev plant in Moscow as the successor to the ZIL 157 and entered production in 1966. It became one of the most widely used military trucks of the Soviet Union and its allies, valued for its simplicity, its ability to cross very difficult terrain and its capacity to carry several tonnes of cargo or a full platoon of soldiers. Production continued in various forms for decades and large numbers were also used by civilian operators such as fire services and forestry companies. The 6×6 drivetrain with large off-road tyres, high ground clearance and a front bumper with a recovery chain give this truck the typical look of a vehicle built for expeditions and harsh conditions. The cab is straightforward and functional, with a large steering wheel, a clearly laid-out dashboard with analogue gauges and a simple bench-style seat. At the rear the large cargo bed has a wooden floor and folding benches along the sides under the tilt. Machines of this type are becoming increasingly popular with collectors of military vehicles and with adventurers looking for an unusual expedition base. Condition of the bodywork & paint 4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts. Condition of the interior 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. Technical condition 4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing. Overall condition 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction vehicles offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This vehicle comes from a private collection and is currently located in the province of South Holland, the Netherlands. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has a Dutch registration. The chassis number is 127811. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more