This project has a long and somewhat romantic backstory. I used to own a classic UAZ “Bukhanka” (a legendary Russian 4×4 van) — a vehicle I invested a massive amount of time and effort into, and which suited my off-road needs perfectly. After parting ways with it, I found myself in urgent need of a high-clearance, off-road capable minibus. A heavy body-on-frame SUV lacked the necessary interior volume, while a standard commercial minibus offered zero off-road capability. Eventually, I was lucky enough to find a near-perfect base vehicle: a passenger GAZelle that perfectly fit my standard driver’s license category, in excellent condition, complete with an external LPG tank setup.
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