Vietnam’s First Car: From Dream to Legend

“To own a car and cruise the roads” – a simple yet extravagant dream for many Vietnamese in the post-war era. Few know that this dream was once ignited by the very hands and minds of Vietnamese people, with the first car ever manufactured in Vietnam.

Revisiting History: The First “Made in Vietnam” Car

In the 1950s, amidst the ruins of war, a group of passionate Vietnamese engineers at the Central Mechanical Workshop, now known as Z153 Factory, nurtured a grand dream: to build the first car bearing the Vietnamese brand.

From Hand-Drawn Blueprints to the Beloved “Con Cưng”

Without technical drawings or modern technology, the workers and engineers tirelessly researched and hand-welded every detail, from the chassis and engine to the body. After more than two years of relentless effort, Vietnam’s first car officially hit the road on May 19, 1958.

Affectionately nicknamed “Con Cưng” (Beloved Child), the car was a 4-seater convertible, equipped with a 4-cylinder gasoline engine, a 1.2-liter capacity, and a 3-speed manual transmission. Although its top speed was only 40 km/h, “Con Cưng” marked a historical milestone, affirming the nation’s spirit of self-reliance.

Vietnam's First Car, Con Cung

From “Con Cưng” to Steady Steps on the International Stage

The birth of “Con Cưng” laid the foundation for the development of Vietnam’s automotive industry. Though still in its infancy, the tireless efforts of generations of engineers and workers have contributed to significant strides for the domestic automotive industry.

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FAQs About Vietnam’s First Car

1. When was the first Vietnamese car manufactured?

   • The car was completed in 1958.

2. What was the name of the car?

   • The official name of the car was not announced, but it was popularly known as “Con Cưng” (Beloved Child).

3. Where is the car currently kept?

   • “Con Cưng” is currently on display at the Vietnam Military History Museum in Hanoi.

XE TẢI HÀ NỘI – Elevating Vietnam’s Automotive Industry

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