Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "GAZ-13" in English language version.
Its successor, the ZIL-111 drew its inspiration from the same 1955 Packard as does this Chaika, a "smaller" limo for the less well connected party bosses.
It was very much inspired by the big American Packard of its day with its equally powerful V8 engine and automatic gearbox.
Many say the GAZ Chaika 13 was heavily inspired by the Packard Patrician in terms of design and similarities are obvious.
It was very much inspired by the big American Packard of its day with its equally powerful V8 engine and automatic gearbox.
