In 1958, the Moskwitsch 407 was still largely unknown in the West. What immediately conjures up images of sheet-metal Spartan demands on an automobile in Western people is actually a pretty good car with various delicacies for a reasonable price. But what exactly are the strengths and weaknesses of this "автомобиль " (car)? Hobby got to the bottom of this and other questions in the form of a test. The original wording is reproduced in full in this report and illustrated with photos from the time and a sales brochure.