Published 02:02 IST, January 3rd 2020

Josef Stalin's $2.8 million limousine stolen in Moscow

Soviet dictator Josef Stalin’s armoured limousine was stolen from a garage in Moscow on Friday, last week. However, it was quickly recovered after the theft

Reported by: Rishabh Mishra
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Soviet dictator Josef Stalin’s armoured limousine was stolen from a garage in Moscow on Friday, last week. However, it was quickly recovered after ft. This comes as an unusual robbery that took place in norrn part of Moscow. As per media reports, around six robbers broke into facility and stole  9,200-pound sedan but camera recorded ir action.  

Josef Stalin’s car 

Reportedly,  ZIS-115 model of 1949 car used by Josef Stalin was built to withstand grenes exploding underneath it. It was also modified to take on shots from a 7.62mm rifle. Media reports also suggest that car has not been used in 10 years. 

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car has six engines and it is believed that only 32 such cars were manufactured. se cars have been valued at $2.8 million. Reports claim that car was intended for highest Soviet ranks, and since 1949, Joseph Vissarionovich personally skated on it.  

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Car found in anor garage 

car was found in anor garage at Moscow after being stolen on Friday. Reportedly, officials were unclear wher bandits ditched it or planned to move it again. As probe into matter continues, no suspects have been named or apprehended in case as of now.  

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02:02 IST, January 3rd 2020