GAZ-14 "The Seagull"
GAZ-14 "Seagull" GAZ-14 "Seagull"
The collapse of the Union and the subsequent development of capitalism in the country were especially noticeable in the automobile plan. The Zhiguli and Volga, a recent pride and symbol of prosperity, almost without a fight gave up their positions to the used Mercedes, Lincoln and other Toyota that rushed to the borders of the former USSR. In foreign cars there were powerful motors, automatic gearboxes, air conditioners and all kinds of electric drives. Our industry could not give any of this. More precisely, she could, but not for everyone.
The aforementioned was found only in government ZILs or Obkomov “gulls”. However, you can still feel yourself entering the highest echelon of power of those times today. The issue price is one and a half million rubles. So much is asked for the well-preserved 25-year-old GAZ-14: mileage of 77, 000 km, 220-horsepower engine, automatic, leather, electric windows and air conditioning the size of a motor pump. For the money you can take a new Audi-A6, but then who will look after you?
Even after 25 years from the date of release, the car has not lost its solidity and solidity. And how to respect her on the road
Even after 25 years from the date of release, the car has not lost its solidity and solidity. And how to respect her on the road! Even after 25 years from the date of release, the car has not lost its solidity and solidity. And how to respect her on the road!
WING "SEAGLES"
The latest version of the model was released before 1988, so this is not a terry retro, but a car suitable for everyday trips. Naturally, adjusted for appetite - under 30 liters of gas per hundred. First of all, I make a walking lap of honor around the GAZ-14.
Yes, “The Seagull” even today inspires respect with its appearance even more than the now-trivial S-class. In general, Soviet limousines are put up for sale, as a rule, in two preservation options: either full “firewood” or a museum exhibit. But this option is something in between: it is most likely not to be delivered to the museum, about which a little later, but fortunately, it is far from trash. Naturally, “The Seagull” was painted, one work pulled 70, 000 rubles. Only spiders of rust in some places on the body give true age.
Traces of rust on the molding of such a car are akin to the stars of a good cognac
Traces of rust on the molding of such a car are akin to the stars of a good cognac. Traces of rust on the molding of such a car are akin to the stars of a good cognac.
The windows of all four headlights bear the mark “Made in Russia” - an indirect sign that the declared mileage is fair. And then, the headlights come from the VAZ “six”. Authentic rear-view mirrors have been preserved on the car, and this is great, because the replacement will cost a pretty penny: the left costs 3, 000 rubles, the right generally is a terrible shortage.
After in 1997 this "Seagull" withdrew from the allowance of Automobile Company No. 1 by the Administrative Department of the President of the Russian Federation, the extraction of spare parts and consumables fell on the shoulders of the second owner of the car. During this time, he changed the thresholds (each of 10, 000 rubles) and two rear doors (15, 000 apiece). The rest of the body on the top five.
Of course, even today there is no store where you can buy spare parts for the Seagull, but don’t be upset. A brief search on the Internet showed that the details for it are by no means scarce - there would be money. I managed to find a lot of things from restorers, collectors and collectors of all kinds of artifacts: suspension parts, engine attachments and something about the bodywork.
The car is shod with almost new imported tires, the plastic lights shine, and there are no complaints about the exterior. Although I'm lying, there is! The "Seagull" is tinted in a circle in the manner of a boy's "nine". In the original, the curtains were … Now a tour of the salon. It is altered, all around the skin. Even the massive front panel is sheathed with it - that's why such a car will not be taken to the museum. (The original version looked like this: for the driver, leather, for velor passengers.)
In the original, the front seats should also be leather, however, in a different color - black
In the original, the front seats should also be leather, however, in a different color - black. In the original, the front seats should also be leather, however, in a different color - black.
On the other hand, the seven-seater salon is decorated perfectly, it is no worse than that of American limousines of that time. In any case, sitting on the back of the couch is very convenient. And how to caress the eyes of the buttons and keys with inscriptions in Russian! Having sat behind, I get behind the wheel. Landing closer to the "Zhiguli", people above average growth here and completely uncomfortable.
Visibility due to the huge by today's standards steering is not so hot, but few were concerned about it then. And there weren’t so many cars on the roads. All kinds of electric drives work, buttons are pressed - in general, everything is on the level. By the way, the ignition lock is more like a maggot on a mailbox. But this is so, by the way. We pass to materiel.
220 BUT NOT A VOLT
Of course, strength. 220 gave out forces and, I hope, gives out the native gas "eight". Teal! The Seagull engine purred rawly. This hackneyed comparison best conveys the sound of the engine at idle. The crankshaft is equipped with a torsional vibration damper, which, coupled with hydraulic pushers, significantly reduces the noise level of the unit.
By the way, if the pushers fail, prepare for a set of 40, 000 pe, 2500 for each. The engine is doing great, but if you decide to take such a car, be sure to replace all the gaskets in it, as well as the mounting pads. All together will pull 10 500 rubles. But this is what! Say, the oil pump of an automatic three-stage box for less than 20, 000 rubles can not be found. The assembly, although used, can cost 70, 000 and 100, 000 rubles - as luck would have it.
The margin of safety of the climate can be estimated even by eye. They knew how to do windshields before
The margin of safety of the climate can be estimated even by eye. They knew how to do windshields before. The margin of safety of the climate can be estimated even by eye. They knew how to do windshields before.
But the revision of the suspension will cost utter nonsense. Let's say a new shock absorber costs 6, 000 rubles, a set of brake pads - 3, 500-4, 000 rubles. Ball joints, of which there are four, will fit in about the same amount.
Carefully peering into the material embodiment of the Soviet automobile past, I could not wait for the main thing - a test drive. Realizing that this car is in some way not a means of transportation at all, but an object of investing money, I did not ask for a steering wheel - there were enough emotions already.
The spinal frame, a long base, soft springs in the rear suspension - all set up for a leisurely and comfortable trip, during which I realized that tinting here is still good. Even pedestrians gave way!
OUR HELP
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The second (last) generation of the Seagull GAZ-14 was produced from 1976 to 1988. The machine was intended solely for official use and has never been on sale. 5.5 liter engine with 220 hp accelerates the car to 100 km / h in 15 s, the maximum speed was 175 km / h.
On the “Seagull” GAZ-14 front wheel disc brakes, jet-type headlight cleaner, bent athermal side windows, a pivotless front suspension and air conditioning. It is noteworthy that it was installed in the trunk and cooled only the VIP lounge.
The modification of the convertible, GAZ-14-05, was created by order of the USSR Ministry of Defense for military parades in the districts. 15 such machines were built.
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The “Chaika” universal is no less interesting: these ambulances were collected in Latvia at the RAF factory by order of the 4th Main Directorate of the USSR Ministry of Health. A total of 1, 120 GAZ-14 cars were produced.
TOTAL
As you probably guessed, I did not buy a “time machine”. Every day is expensive, to the country house and back and completely ruinous. It just really hurt to ride on a real, as they said, cocksman. In short, if you buy such a car, then completely turning off the feeling of self-control and leaving only emotions.
