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AZLK
AZLK (Avtomobilny Zavod imeni Leninskogo Komsomola) was a Soviet automobile plant in Moscow and the maker of Moskvich cars. Its history began as the KIM automobile assembly plant in 1930; it was renamed MZMA in 1945 and AZLK in 1968. The plant produced the Moskvich-400, the first model in the postwar Moskvich series, followed by successive small passenger-car models. The Moskvich name continued after the AZLK name was replaced, and the plant later resumed vehicle production under the Moskvich name.
- Founded
- 1930
- Final year
- 2001
- Countries
- Russia
- Locations
- Moscow, Russia · 1930
- Founders
- Soviet Union's Government during the time
The story of AZLK
AZLK, an abbreviation for Avtomobilny Zavod imeni Leninskogo Komsomola, started its journey back in 1929 in Moscow, Soviet Union. Originally a car manufacturing company, their miniature toy models soon found huge popularity amongst collectors. The Moskvitch models, produced by AZLK, bore incredible similarity with the actual vehicle, making them a sought-after treasure for vintage enthusiasts. One interesting fact is that the miniature Moskvitch model was considered the unofficial toy car of Soviet Russia, cementing AZLK’s place in toy history. Despite experiencing a shutdown in 2001, their intricate and historically significant products continue to be a talking point in collector circles.