LADA NIVA POCH – FACTORY PROTOTYPE
Ex-Pierre Lartigue
Paris-Dakar 1987 | Winner – Rallye de Tunisie 1987
A rare and authentic artifact from the golden era of rally-raid competition, this Lada Niva Poch is one of the original factory prototypes developed by the French importer Poch for endurance events such as the Paris-Dakar Rally.
In 1986, Lada-Poch introduced a new evolution of the Niva, engineered specifically to meet the brutal demands of long-distance desert racing. This example is equipped with the formidable 2.4-liter ROC F2 engine, delivering the durability and performance required for the world’s most punishing terrain. The car features extensively revised bodywork, including lightweight polyester panels, an extended front section, and period-correct rally-raid enhancements throughout.
Most notably, this prototype was campaigned by Pierre Lartigue, one of the discipline’s most accomplished drivers. At the wheel, he delivered an exceptional performance during the 1987 season, including:
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Participation in the 1987 Paris-Dakar Rally
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Overall victory at the 1987 Rallye de Tunisie
Presented today in its period livery, the car remains highly evocative of its era. It has benefited from a careful, sympathetic restoration, preserving its original configuration and competition character.
Key Features
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Official Lada-Poch factory prototype
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2,445 cc ROC F2 naturally aspirated engine
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Front-engine layout
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Lightweight polyester bodywork
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Correct period rally-raid specification
Provenance & Documentation
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Ex-Pierre Lartigue
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Extensive documentation specific to the car
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Period photography archive
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Documented competition history
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Accompanied by a significant inventory of spare parts
A compelling survivor from the height of 1980s rally-raid innovation, this Niva Poch stands as a rare intersection of French engineering ingenuity and proven competition pedigree.
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a genuine factory prototype with direct ties to one of rally-raid’s most celebrated drivers.
Available for viewing by appointment
Complete historical file available upon request