Some interesting pictures for the Traditional Comrades: http://moscowpoint.blogspot.com/2013/05/gaz-gl-1-made-in-ussr.html
Body looks really narrow, maybe it's designed for driver's weight transfer while racing in oval track or something.
Old car, heavy steering, narrow body, big steeringwheel. Offset canopy to give the driver some hand and elbow room. Would be my guess...
That is an old oval track racecar. Bet it has some history. If it was raced in russia no wonder it was inclosed.
cool rig! for grille / hood / hood sides i think they are off one of these ZIL or ZIS (or wtf these trucks are named) trucks
It looks like a big scoop of ice cream is sliding off the top of the car. However, if you look at the video, you'll get a shadowy glimpse inside the cabin. I guess it's off to one side like that because that's where he's sitting. It's a very tight fit - presumably to cut down on wind resistance?