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Farewell to the Lada Classic

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A Lada VAZ-2107, known as the Lada Classic

For 40 years Lada cars have been made in Russia. but on Monday the last ever Lada Classic rolled off the production line. It's been the butt of many jokes over the years, but it's also become something of a classic with a loyal following.

Professor David Bailey, an expert in the auto industry, and Kyle Fortune, a motoring journalist, discuss the car's legacy.


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