The Lada Legend: Out on the Town

One of the things you have to do when you own a Lada is show it off around town. Let’s be honest, the Colonel turns heads. Whether it’s because of its dashing good looks or excruciatingly loud engine, sadly we will never know. What is for sure is that the Colonel was made to be on the scene. So we decided to take it to the newest and fanciest restaurant in town.

The original plan was to pull up in front of the restaurant, have photographers staged out front that would document the pomp and circumstance of us getting out of the car, then flip the keys to the valet so he could park it. Unfortunately the restaurant has not yet implemented a valet system. Worse yet, the entire street in front of the place was closed because none other than President Lukashenka of Belarus graced the restaurant with his presence.

Instead, we ended up parked under a tree next a Range Rover. Not exactly the grand entrance we had planned. Alas, I’m pretty sure I saw the Prez give his nod of approval as we drove by. He knows a quality Soviet automobile when he sees one.