In Ukraine, a classic Soviet limousine, the GAZ-13 “Chaika” from 1972, has been put up for sale on Auto.Ria. The asking price for the car is $100,000, which is equivalent to approximately UAH 4.4 million.
According to the seller, the car is in almost perfect condition and is stored in special conditions.
GAZ-13 “Chaika” 1972: Condition and History
The presented limousine has a black body and has been preserved in its original form after a major restoration carried out in 2007.
During the restoration, almost all body elements were replaced. Among them:
- fenders
- doors (assembled)
- hood
- trunk lid
- sills and body panels.
According to the owner, only the roof and the car’s frame have remained unchanged.
GAZ-13 “Chaika” Limousine: Model Specifications
The sedan is equipped with a 4.25-liter gasoline engine. The unit’s power is 195 hp (143 kW).
In its time, the GAZ-13 was used as a representative car for party leadership and diplomatic delegations.
The specific specimen, listed in Dnipro, is stored in a ventilated room. The car is kept on stands in a suspended state, which reduces the load on the suspension during long-term storage.
