Old cars have a charm that cannot be matched by the modern day cars. Yes, the new ones have a lot of technology and are more reliable, but as the saying goes, ‘Old is gold’. Here are five old cars that have been made to look stunning.
Maruti SS80
The SS80 was the first hatchback that India saw. When it was launched, people were only used to large cars that were not too reliable. The SS80 showed them that a family car didn’t need to be big. This SS80 has been given a complete make over. The front end now gets a larger grill and the bumper is now absent.
There is now a front lip which houses the number plate. The similar design theme can be seen on the back as well. On the inside, there is a roll cage to stiffen the chassis. The car has been lowered and fitted with wide tyres that give it great stanced look. The vehicle is a 2 door version and is really cool.
Mahindra Jeep
The Mahindra Jeep has always been a iconic vehicle. This one has been prepared for the 2016 RFC by Sarbloh Motors. So what’s new? Let’s start off with the bright yellow shade that is prominently visible. To compete in the RFC, the whole suspension setup has been changed.
It now features an upgraded setup which allows for crazy amounts of wheel articulation to go through rough patches. The images above are proof of that. There is an off-road bumper with a power winch as well. A snorkel is present as well make the water crossings easy to pass. The vehicle is now using a Bolero DI engine and is also equipped with power steering.
HM Contessa
The Contessa was the closest thing to a muscle car that the Indian market got. Though it isn’t actually a muscle car, it certainly had that image. There are quite a few modified examples of the Contessa around the country. This one has been done up for more visual appeal though. The vehicle has been given a brushed titanium wrap to make it stand out.
All the chrome elements on the car have been blacked out and the bonnet gets a large scoop. At the back, there is a large spoiler and blackened out tail lamp cluster.
Premier 118 NE
The Premier 118 NE was based on the Fiat 124 from the 1960’s. The NE was a mid size luxury sedan that was on sale in the country. It had a Nissan 1.2 liter petrol engine making 52 Bhp. There was also a diesel engine on offer. This particular vehicle has been spruced up to look kick-ass even after so many years of existence. It features a custom exhaust and air intake to improve the performance. To make the NE more visually appealing, there is a custom paint job, new projector head lamps, LED tail lamps and 15″ rims. Since at that time there was no power steering, there is an after market power steering system fitted to this car to make it easier to drive.
Fiat 1100
This Fiat 1100 has undergone a complete restoration program. It was first disassembled and everything was removed to that the rust proofing and re-painting and everything could be sorted out. The car now gets a red paint job which looks fabulous.
The interiors have been spruced up to make the car feel comfortable on the inside. The owner has also managed to install an armrest in the front as well to make driving more comfortable. The vehicle now runs a higher spec S1 engine, gearbox, brakes as well as a rear differential.
Such projects are very time consuming and require a lot of effort. Great job done by all the owners to keep their old cars running and looking like new.