In 1985, when the law favoring the Zebra-type vehicles changed, Automeccanica stopped its production (after about 2,000 units had been built) and started licence production of the Soviet Lada Niva model, while it developed its own cabrio-version of the car. In 1988 it acquired its former "father" company, Autokinitoviomihania Ellados and the latter's factory in Thiva.
In 1985, when the legislation supporting the Zebra-type vehicles was altered, Automeccanica ceased production (after approximately 2,000 units had been manufactured) and initiated licensing production of the Soviet Lada Niva model, while it developed its own convertible version of the car. In 1988 it acquired its former "parent" company, Autokinitoviomihania Ellados and the latter's factory in Thiva.