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The GAZ-53 is a 3.5 tonne 4x2 truck produced by GAZ between 1961 and 1993.
Introduced first as GAZ-53F, it was joined by the virtually identical 2.5-ton GAZ-52 in 1962, which was produced until 1989.
The GAZ-52 and GAZ-53 trucks are distinguished by different lighting systems, wheel rims and tonnage (payload):
the GAZ-52 was able to carry up to 2.5 tonnes of cargo
GAZ-53A could carry up to 4 tonnes.
From 1961 to 1975 the GAZ-53 was produced along with its predecessor, the GAZ-51.
Pre-1984 grille
GAZ-53 tanker truck
Given the long production run of GAZ-52/53 and their variants, the series is a common sight in Eastern Europe, although they should not be mistaken for the broadly similar 5-6 ton ZIL-130, which is usually also painted light blue with white on the front.
The GAZ grille is fluted vertically, and the direction indicators are located above the headlamps.
The ZIL has flashers below the headlamps and its grille is horizontally slated.