Before the Golf, the most famous model of car in ex Yugoslavia was for sure Zastava 101.
This car, produced in the factory “Zastava” in Kragujevac in Serbia. Market 1970’s and was a status symbol. His popular nickname was “Stojadin”.
Stojadin had a motor Fiat 128, but different model of car body. It was produced since 1971. Up until 2008. And more than million of pieces was produced in Kragujevac.
Take a look at one of the original advertisements for “Stojadin”: