Interesting Facts About the Moskvitch 412
The Moskvitch 412 is a Soviet‑era rear‑wheel‑drive sedan that debuted in October 1967. Produced at the Moscow plant (MZMA/AZLK) until the mid‑1970s, it belongs to the II group of small‑class cars.
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Launch and Production Run
The Moskvitch 412 entered production in October 1967 and remained on the assembly line until 1976, making it one of the longest‑produced models of its era in the Soviet small‑car segment.
Pioneering Safety Tests
In 1970‑71 the M‑412 became the first Moskvitch to successfully pass safety‑features examinations in France, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Sweden, and later Germany, highlighting its advanced safety engineering for the time.
Name Changes and Export Identity
During its later years the car was rebranded as the 2140 in 1975, and for markets outside the USSR it was marketed under the name 1500 SL, reflecting a strategic shift in branding before its discontinuation.
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