A possible concise summary is:
The speaker reviews two Soviet executive cars, the GAZ-13 and the GAZ-14, also known as Seagulls. He compares their design, performance, comfort and history, and shares his emotions and impressions from driving them. He praises the GAZ-13 for its classic style, spacious interior and smooth ride, but criticizes its handling and ergonomics. He finds the GAZ-14 more modern and dynamic, but less romantic and cozy. He regrets that both cars were discontinued in the late 1980s due to political and economic changes, and calls them monuments of the Soviet automobile industry.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The GAZ-13 and GAZ-14 were two large cars produced in the Soviet Union.
2. The GAZ-13 was produced starting in 1959.
3. The GAZ-14 was produced starting in 1977.
4. Both cars had a spinal frame, also known as a backbone frame.
5. The GAZ-13 had a 5.5-liter V8 engine with one carburetor.
6. The GAZ-14 had a 5.5-liter V8 engine with two carburetors.
7. The GAZ-14 had a more powerful engine than the GAZ-13, producing 220 horsepower.
8. The GAZ-14 had disc brakes in the front, while the GAZ-13 had drum brakes all around.
9. The GAZ-14 had a three-speed automatic gearbox, similar to the GAZ-13.
10. The GAZ-14 had a longer wheelbase than the GAZ-13, by 20 centimeters.
11. The interior of the GAZ-13 was designed to be spacious and comfortable, with a panoramic windshield and a wide interior.
12. The GAZ-13 did not have seat belts.
13. The GAZ-13 had a powerful radio and a heater.
14. The GAZ-13 had a unique instrument panel with a remote control for the automatic transmission.
15. The GAZ-14 had a more modern instrument panel and a center console.
16. The GAZ-14 had air conditioning, which was not available on the GAZ-13.
17. The GAZ-14 was heavier than the GAZ-13, weighing 2,700 kilograms.
18. The GAZ-14 had a more powerful engine than the GAZ-13, but it was not enough to compensate for the increased weight.
19. The GAZ-14 was designed to be more suited for driving at higher speeds than the GAZ-13.
20. The GAZ-14 had a more businesslike atmosphere than the GAZ-13.
21. The GAZ-14 had a more spacious interior than the GAZ-13, with a rear sofa designed for two people.
22. The GAZ-14 had a central armrest with a unique kinematic design.
23. The production of the GAZ-14 was stopped in 1988 as part of a campaign against privileges.
24. The technological equipment for the GAZ-14 was destroyed, and the production of scale models was also banned.
25. The GAZ-14 is considered a symbol of the Soviet automobile industry and a monument to the era in which it was created.