Believe in rebirth? Which old car would you bring back on sale & why?

mayankk · 10th September 2012, 12:09

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Originally Posted by vb-san

Citroen has actually revived the DS brand – with the DS3 and DS4. But again, the DS is a funky reincarnation, or what they call as anti-retro

I did not know that, and It seems the world was a better place for me, not knowing. What madness, this is like calling the estilo a zen.
Anyone else remember the huge amounts of screen time the DS got in the highlander TV series?
I used to think the cast should have rolled in this order: Adrian Paul, Citroen DS,

deetjohn · 10th September 2012, 12:28

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Originally Posted by mayankk

I would love to see the Citroen DS back in action. Not like the beetle fiasco, but AS it was.

That's great choice. The DS was as capable as it was beautiful.

I am sure you have the TG video of the DS, else you are in for a treat. A great car with a great anchor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gpUHtRVBn4

CARDEEP · 10th September 2012, 12:35

Contessa & Standard 2000 amongst the Indian cars for me, & Dussenberg amongst the international brands. BTW I loved the revival of the Camaro & the Dodge Challanger nameplates.

Omtoatom · 10th September 2012, 15:32

Going only with Indian cars here, my votes have to go to the Baleno and a work of art that was the Standard 2000!

Suffice to say that there was little wrong with the Baleno - except probably the name itself! A car that, in all manner of speaking, was truly ahead of its time! Easily Maruti's best looking car yet.

As far as the Standard 2K goes, just put in a 2.0L turbo mill under the hood and, voilà! - we're good to go!

The Cielo would clock in at a close third.

carwatcher · 10th September 2012, 15:33

I guess similar thread already exists on these lines.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...ring-back.html

IMO the Ford Fusion has the potential to clock some decent numbers. It was well ahead of its time.

yaser_cyclist · 10th September 2012, 19:10

Premier Padmini it should be and hmmmmm please bring back the Contessa our Muscle Car too.

Even if they aren't reintroduced, please make genuine spares for them available to keep them authentic.

Plus many of us wouldn't mind new wine in Old bottle

DudeWithaFiat · 7th October 2012, 15:33

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Originally Posted by carwatcher

I guess similar thread already exists on these lines.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...ring-back.html

IMO the Ford Fusion has the potential to clock some decent numbers. It was well ahead of its time.

It is this very same thread

carwatcher · 7th October 2012, 18:50

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Originally Posted by DudeWithaFiat

It is this very same thread

If only you bothered to go through few pages sincerely, I would've been spared from clarifying it.
To put it simple, when I reported it, it was the part of new thread with the same theme.
Hope it clears the air.

blue_pulsar · 7th October 2012, 19:21

Maruti Zen that was sold around 2002-2003. I love that car! Just want it back more safer. :-)

DicKy · 7th October 2012, 19:43

Only if the manufacturers look into this thread...
The Contessa, Sierra please.....
The Baleno, OHC while being good cars are not that much mainstream 'cult' cars to warrant a comeback. For us.? Yes. For the layman? No.
The Contessa please...

rameshnanda · 7th October 2012, 19:47

Personally, I would love to see the S10 again

. This car has always amazed me and if I get a chance to get a well maintained piece, I will do so.

carwatcher · 7th October 2012, 20:31

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Originally Posted by rameshnanda

Personally, I would love to see the S10 again

. This car has always amazed me and if I get a chance to get a well maintained piece, I will do so.

Ya fully agree. But looking at the fate of T-Jet, Fiat will never dare to do so.
After few days someone will mention T-Jet on this thread too.

sri2012 · 24th December 2012, 12:50

Dear Mods: I want to start the subjected thread.

Please merge if an existing thread is available.

The thread "was the old model better" is near to this lines but still not exactly matches this.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...el-better.html
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My choice would be MS Zen. for its specs & cute looks i want that to be made again. (Actually was told that it is still being manufactured in low numbers for some non domestic markets)

90BHP · 24th December 2012, 21:37

I would like the old indian muscle car to make a re-entry in the Indian market the "Contessa", it was the sexiest car I had seen in those days & still there is no comparison till today.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dyifLTEG8p...contessa+3.JPG

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attach...-image0033.jpg

ganesc · 24th December 2012, 22:09

HM Contessa (90's model),
Tata Sierra,
Tata Estate,
Benz W123,
Fiat 1100,

and to an extent:

Indian first generation Palio
Mahindra Classic
Maruti Esteem

Why? I don't know may be they are unique and have something to go for it.

if I have enough money and not much of commitments, I would simply buy these rather than a new single 20+ Lakhs car.

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Omtoatom BHPian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Mumbai, MH Posts: 500 Thanked: 180 Times	Re: Which yesteryear legend would you like to see revived by today's manufacturers? Going only with Indian cars here, my votes have to go to the Baleno and a work of art that was the Standard 2000! Suffice to say that there was little wrong with the Baleno - except probably the name itself! A car that, in all manner of speaking, was truly ahead of its time! Easily Maruti's best looking car yet. As far as the Standard 2K goes, just put in a 2.0L turbo mill under the hood and, voilà! - we're good to go! The Cielo would clock in at a close third. Last edited by Omtoatom : 10th September 2012 at 15:37.
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carwatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bardez, Goa Posts: 1,184 Thanked: 1,032 Times	Re: Which yesteryear legend would you like to see revived by today's manufacturers? I guess similar thread already exists on these lines. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...ring-back.html IMO the Ford Fusion has the potential to clock some decent numbers. It was well ahead of its time.
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yaser_cyclist BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 52 Thanked: 4 Times	Re: Believe in re-birth? Which old car would you bring back? Premier Padmini it should be and hmmmmm please bring back the Contessa our Muscle Car too. Even if they aren't reintroduced, please make genuine spares for them available to keep them authentic. Plus many of us wouldn't mind new wine in Old bottle Last edited by yaser_cyclist : 10th September 2012 at 19:11.
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blue_pulsar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 403 Times	Re: Believe in re-birth? Which old car would you bring back? Maruti Zen that was sold around 2002-2003. I love that car! Just want it back more safer. :-)
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DicKy Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TVPM Posts: 3,828 Thanked: 11,832 Times	Re: Believe in re-birth? Which old car would you bring back? Only if the manufacturers look into this thread... The Contessa, Sierra please..... The Baleno, OHC while being good cars are not that much mainstream 'cult' cars to warrant a comeback. For us.? Yes. For the layman? No. The Contessa please...
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rameshnanda Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,267 Thanked: 1,238 Times	Re: Believe in re-birth? Which old car would you bring back? Personally, I would love to see the S10 again . This car has always amazed me and if I get a chance to get a well maintained piece, I will do so.
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24th December 2012, 12:50	#148
sri2012 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chennai Posts: 37 Thanked: 26 Times	Resurrection: Which discontinued car do you want on sale again & why? Dear Mods: I want to start the subjected thread. Please merge if an existing thread is available. The thread "was the old model better" is near to this lines but still not exactly matches this. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...el-better.html _____________ My choice would be MS Zen. for its specs & cute looks i want that to be made again. (Actually was told that it is still being manufactured in low numbers for some non domestic markets)
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90BHP BHPian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Mumbai Posts: 238 Thanked: 42 Times View My Garage	re: Resurrection: Which discontinued car do you want on sale again & why? I would like the old indian muscle car to make a re-entry in the Indian market the "Contessa", it was the sexiest car I had seen in those days & still there is no comparison till today. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dyifLTEG8p...contessa+3.JPG http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attach...-image0033.jpg
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24th December 2012, 22:09	#150
ganesc BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Madurai Posts: 321 Thanked: 352 Times	re: Resurrection: Which discontinued car do you want on sale again & why? HM Contessa (90's model), Tata Sierra, Tata Estate, Benz W123, Fiat 1100, and to an extent: Indian first generation Palio Mahindra Classic Maruti Esteem Why? I don't know may be they are unique and have something to go for it. if I have enough money and not much of commitments, I would simply buy these rather than a new single 20+ Lakhs car.
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