Re: Russian Tchaika [means seagull]

Posted by Rusty O\'Toole On 2009/2/7 22:36:33

Did you know at least one Chaika was exported to Canada? It was brought in by a limousine company in Oakville Ontario.

Their main business was to convert American cars into stretch limousines. They were one of the biggest limousine makers in North America.

Someone there had the idea of importing Chaika limousines for sale.

They also brought in a Hong Qui (Red Star) from China.

For some reason, both cars came without engines. The Chaika was fitted with a Ford V8 and the Hong Qui with a Chevrolet V8.

Both cars were road tested by Car and Driver magazine in about 1989.

Here is the only info I could find on the net concerning the Canadian Chaika.http://flickr.com/photos/sestsettrojka/2420596943/

Here is the chassis plate and some other photos. You will notice it is a newer model.http://flickr.com/photos/sestsettrojka/2420608857/

By the way the only internet service available where I live is dial up. My download speed is from 4 to 7 Kb. One of your wide screen Cecil DeMille spectaculars can clog up my computer for hours. So I very seldom open them.

I do answer other threads mostly of a technical nature.