(Baonghean.vn) - Playing sidecar, also known as boat motorbike - a special three-wheeled motorbike of the armed forces in the past, is now a trend among vintage motorbike enthusiasts in Vietnam.A vintage car collector in Nghe An owns sidecars including the Ural M72 - a legendary boat motorcycle in the former Soviet Union.
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| The Ural line of motorbikes is known as a traditional Russian culture. The three-wheeled vehicles with the name Ural have long affirmed the class and strong vitality of one of the special motorbike lines. In Vietnam, the original number of these motorbikes can be counted on the fingers. |
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| During World War II, Stalin produced the Ural M72, which was a copy of the Nazi BMW R71. The M72 was equipped for elite troops marching straight from Red Square to the front. The Ural M72 also stood out for its durability, ability to move flexibly on many types of terrain, carrying 3 people and especially being able to carry a large amount of luggage on the vehicle. During World War II, this was truly a popular vehicle in the army. |
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| The Ural M72 has an olive-gray painted body, a boat cover, and a special machine gun mount. The Ural M72 is equipped with a spare tire on the back of the boat and a shovel. The highlight of the M72 is the teardrop-shaped fuel tank, which makes the vehicle softer while still having a strong military design. |
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| The front of the car has a windshield. |
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| Car engine part. |
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| Storage compartment. |
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| The original Ural in the sidecar lineup in Nghe An on a trip. |
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| The owner of the car is a veteran who fought in the 320A division during the anti-American war and to protect the border, so this veteran added some accessories to remember the fiery time. |
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