She came out of an Estonian army depot with 337,000 kilometers on the clock, rust in the sills, a cracked windshield, and the kind of quiet dignity that only comes from a machine that’s actually been used for something that mattered. Her name is Berta. She’s a Volkswagen T4 Syncro — four-wheel drive, high-roof, full […]
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If you own a Zil, Ural, Gaz, Kraz, a Tatra or any other Soviet/Warsaw Pact-era military truck, you’ve probably discovered that buying tyres in 2025 has become a nightmare. Here’s what happened, why it’s not getting better anytime soon, and what you can actually do about it. Remember When This Was Easy? I miss 2019.
How to Buy New Tyres for Your Soviet Military Truck in 2025 – A Brutally Honest Guide Read More »
When I started ForTankmen over 15 years ago, I never imagined that a war in a neighbouring country would fundamentally reshape the military vehicle collector market. But here we are in 2025, witnessing a dramatic shift that’s simultaneously tragic and transformative for enthusiasts of Soviet-era tracked vehicles. This is the story of how geopolitics, collector
The Last Stand: Why 2025 May Be Your Final Chance to Restore PTS-M and ATS-59G Vehicles Read More »
Finding spare parts for your T-34 tank is getting harder every year, and we won’t sugarcoat it — the situation isn’t going to improve anytime soon. But don’t despair! With some knowledge, creativity, and the right contacts, you can still keep your legendary Soviet beast running. The T-34 tank — the legendary “thirty-four” that helped
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Last week, while visiting the Military Automotive Works in Poznań (Wojskowe Zakłady Mechaniczne), we stumbled upon something that made us stop dead in our tracks. Sitting quietly in a heated garage was what appeared to be a standard UAZ 469 pickup – but appearances, as we quickly learned, can be very deceiving. This wasn’t just
A UAZ Like No Other – a 469 pickup – When Polish Engineering Meets Soviet Simplicity Read More »
Short answer – yes, in a battle between a used UAZ vs new UAZ, the old man is definitely better than a new one! Want the full story? Grab a cup of tea (or vodka, we don’t judge) and read on.
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I think, that we all know what is happening in Ukraine since 24th of February, and we’re all daily checking the news to see, how the brave Ukrainian people struggle to repel the Russian aggression. Now it has been over 100 days since the beginning of the war and the general interest in the events
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Let’s talk about the legendary Ural 4320 and the perks of owning one for yourself. In our opinion, out of all Russian military trucks, the Ural 4320 is the best one. Especially, if you want to use it for something more, than an occasional ride once in a while, or a visit at a military
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Short answer – yes, Russian tank helmets are actually pretty good! Want a longer answer? Read this post where we discuss this topic in a more detailed way. The first model appeared in the early 1930s, when the freshly industrialized Soviet Union started to mass produce tanks. In this decade, the Soviets have build
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Uaz prices vary widely, from under €1000 to over €20 000. Let us take a closer look and see what we can buy and at what prices. Firstly, we have to admit, that the market of UAZ 469 or UAZ 452 is weird. The chances of buying a fully original specimen are low… There are
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