ZIS-110 – An Investment in Automotive History

✨ ZIS-110 – An Investment in Automotive History

A unique opportunity to acquire a restoration project of the legendary ZIS-110, the official Soviet state limousine produced between 1945 and 1958. More than a car, it is a cultural and historical symbol.

📜 Historical Value

The first Soviet luxury limousine, inspired by the Packard Super Eight.

 Only about 2,000 units were built, with very few surviving today. 

Every ZIS-110 is now considered a museum-grade automobile.

🔧 Project Condition

Original engine: fully rebuilt to factory standards.

New radiator included.

Gearbox and clutch: Available.

Cardan shafts: Available, require restoration.

Fuel tank: Original available; can be used to make a new one.

Chassis, suspension, and wheels: sandblasted, hot-dip galvanized, and powder-coated.

Complete set of parts (100%) for assembly, many already restored.

Frame — restored.

Rear axle — restored and installed on the frame.

Front axle — all parts restored, needs to be installed on the frame.

Wheels — restored.

Steering mechanism, column, etc.

Body:  

Needs restoration, but in fairly good condition.

The floor has been replaced, but the set includes all new floor panels manufactured to original specifications.
 

Interior:

Restored steering wheel.

New speedometer.

Dashboard, radio, lighting.

Rear seat (suitable as a sample).
 

Internal metal window frames.

Chrome:

Most parts are available (need restoration).

Includes new  ZIS-110 tires and new chrome hubcaps.

Extensive and well-organized spare parts inventory included.

Project completion level: 80%.

Missing

Body:

Outer windshield frame.

Hood struts (can be manufactured in Estonia based on a sample).

Chrome wing moldings — some parts are available, but it is easier to order new ones. They are manufactured individually and cost about €100 per item.

Door locks and small parts (Packard parts fit).

New chrome hubcaps are available, but the red enamel emblems are missing (new ones can be ordered).

Interior:

Dashboard clock (Packard fits).

Partition clock (the mechanism of a Soviet table clock identical to the ZIS-110 fits).

Buttons and switches (all Packard parts fit).

Armrests (can be made to order; 6 ZIS-110s are currently being restored in Estonia).

Folding seats (can be purchased).

Front seat (can be ordered in Estonia, sample available).

Interior upholstery (new upholstery can be made in Estonia).

Hydraulic cylinders and window lift pumps (Packard parts fit).

Rear heaters (in the partition; can be replaced with Packard parts).

Partition lifting mechanism (Packard parts fit).

Engine/mechanics:

Fuel pump (missing, Packard compatible).

Starter (missing, Packard compatible).

Generator (available, needs restoration).

Carburetor (available, needs restoration).

💰 Investment Value

Market evidence:

Car & Classic listed a partially restored ZIS-110 project in Estonia for €186,500 

https://www.carandclassic.com/us/l/C1859077

Fully restored examples today exceed €800,000, with rare versions approaching or surpassing 1 000,000 . https://tachanka.com/top-10-most-expensive-soviet-cars/ 

Hemmings featured a non-restored car priced at $400,000

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/hemmings-find-of-the-day-1947-zis-110-limousine/

This makes the project only for €99 500  an outstanding investment:

Historically significant and extremely rare.

Very limited availability worldwide.

Profit potential: the difference between current project price and fully restored value can reach several hundred thousand euros.