Tata Indica- a tribute

tushky · 27th November 2009, 13:00

who Designed Safari??

amitk26 · 27th November 2009, 13:06

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Originally Posted by tushky

who Designed Safari??

IDEA of italy AFAIK , it is another timeless design

vijaythacker · 27th November 2009, 14:15

hiren, thankyou mate for sharing such a superb collection, which you have been having with you, good to see those classis pages few years down before.

hiren959 · 27th November 2009, 15:22

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Originally Posted by vijaythacker

hiren, thankyou mate for sharing such a superb collection, which you have been having with you, good to see those classis pages few years down before.

Anything for "Team-BHP"..,my dear friend.

sidindica · 29th November 2009, 16:49

Finally managed to see the xeta LPG in person for the first time. Also a couple of good looking nanos.

bullock-Car · 29th November 2009, 17:36

Hi Sid,
Your stoay is one of best outpouring of memories, apart from the stories, one aspect of Indica story is an story of outstanding characters of Ratan Tata ie. dreaming the against odds.
When indica was conceived the auto sector was going thorough first recession of 95-96, during that time a total outlay of 1700 crores for green field passenger car (Indica) project was bravery for sure.
Before that not even an indigenous two wheeler was conveived fully. Even the thought of competing with Japanese and Korean in Automotive fields was audacious.
Nowadays everyone is obseessed with nit-picking the smaller faults of Tatas,should understand the "audacious effort of indigenous Car' and not only conceived but standing to multinationals is an outstanding story of courage.
The large number of vehicles , with features ie. affordability, TCO, diesel economy is sure a tribute by Average Indians to this great idea. Absolute endorsement by Taxi community who's life depends on vehicles, surely says a lot about the product.
Products,processes,technology is not built in a day, but while finding smaller faults with indigenous products/projects, no one should forget the bold dream the pioneers who dared to dream.
Here is one salute to an indigenous dream which become reality and one outstanding story told by Sid!!

nickatnite · 29th November 2009, 19:12

@hiren959

Thanx for posting.

deepclutch · 30th November 2009, 00:18

Indica V2 DLS is offered for Rs 3,59,000(Approx) after all discounts(25000+5000(Ex. bonus)+special discount) here in Kerala.True Value For Money.Sadly ,this car is sold mostly as taxi.It is a issue for private buyers(who are looking for VFM Car).

greenhorn · 30th November 2009, 08:03

I was very surprised to see so many indicas in ekm when i visited the place last week. I thought there was enough in tvm, but its almost like there is an indica everywhere in ernakulam

vijaythacker · 30th November 2009, 14:11

i still believe, indica DLS offers true VFM, price offered, space inside and a diesel engine which is proved and proven with wide network range.

trrk · 1st December 2009, 19:49

Hi Sid,

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Originally Posted by sidindica

Can you post the pics of the entire article relating to the Indica from both the magazines PLEASE? I have none of them. I will save it and read it tonight.

You have referred to 'both the magazines' above. The Auto India one has been posted.

I have scanned similar stories from The Indian Auto as well as Car and BIke of January 1999.

May I post it here?

sidindica · 1st December 2009, 20:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by trrk

Hi Sid,

You have referred to 'both the magazines' above. The Auto India one has been posted.

I have scanned similar stories from The Indian Auto as well as Car and BIke of January 1999.

May I post it here?

Anything and everything related to indica can be posted here. I am dying to read it.

trrk · 2nd December 2009, 11:52

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidindica

Anything and everything related to indica can be posted here. I am dying to read it.

Okay here goes:

With due credits for Indian Auto and Car & Bike magazines:

The Indian Auto story:

Tata Indica- a tribute-iacover_medium.jpg

The Launch news item:

Tata Indica- a tribute-iaindica01_medium.jpg

Tata Indica- a tribute-iaindica02_medium.jpg

The cover story:

Tata Indica- a tribute-iaindica03_medium.jpg

Tata Indica- a tribute-iaindica04_medium.jpg

Tata Indica- a tribute-iaindica05_medium.jpg

Tata Indica- a tribute-iaindica06_medium.jpg

Tata Indica- a tribute-iaindica07_medium.jpg

Tata Indica- a tribute-iaindica08_medium.jpg

This issue had a 'guide to small cars' and this one was interesting:

The Car & Bike story:

Tata Indica- a tribute-cbcover_medium.jpg

Tata Indica- a tribute-cbindica01_medium.jpg

Tata Indica- a tribute-cbindica02_medium.jpg

Tata Indica- a tribute-cbindica03_medium.jpg

Tata Indica- a tribute-cbindica04_medium.jpg

Tata Indica- a tribute-cbindica05_medium.jpg

Tata Indica- a tribute-cbindica06_medium.jpg

Tata Indica- a tribute-cbindica07_medium.jpg

Tata Indica- a tribute-cbindica08_medium.jpg

I hope you have enjoyed this post. This is my tribute to you.

Please excuse me for any deficiencies in the images as that would be completely my inexperience in scanning and processing images.

Thanks.

sidindica · 2nd December 2009, 12:16

thanx bro!

BTW does anyone have the article on indica V2 first drive on autocar India's either of the January/ February/ March 2001 issues? It has a picture of a golden indica on the cover titled "new indica v2 without the bugs".

aditya79india · 2nd December 2009, 12:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by amitk26

IDEA of italy AFAIK , it is another timeless design

Nope, it was IAD of UK, later taken over by Daewoo before going bust

27th November 2009, 13:00	#106
tushky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 1,232 Thanked: 2,701 Times View My Garage	who Designed Safari??
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27th November 2009, 14:15	#108
vijaythacker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 1,498 Thanked: 74 Times View My Garage	hiren, thankyou mate for sharing such a superb collection, which you have been having with you, good to see those classis pages few years down before.
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29th November 2009, 16:49	#110
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	Finally managed to see the xeta LPG in person for the first time. Also a couple of good looking nanos. Attached Thumbnails
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29th November 2009, 17:36	#111
bullock-Car BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 200 Thanked: 169 Times	Hi Sid, Your stoay is one of best outpouring of memories, apart from the stories, one aspect of Indica story is an story of outstanding characters of Ratan Tata ie. dreaming the against odds. When indica was conceived the auto sector was going thorough first recession of 95-96, during that time a total outlay of 1700 crores for green field passenger car (Indica) project was bravery for sure. Before that not even an indigenous two wheeler was conveived fully. Even the thought of competing with Japanese and Korean in Automotive fields was audacious. Nowadays everyone is obseessed with nit-picking the smaller faults of Tatas,should understand the "audacious effort of indigenous Car' and not only conceived but standing to multinationals is an outstanding story of courage. The large number of vehicles , with features ie. affordability, TCO, diesel economy is sure a tribute by Average Indians to this great idea. Absolute endorsement by Taxi community who's life depends on vehicles, surely says a lot about the product. Products,processes,technology is not built in a day, but while finding smaller faults with indigenous products/projects, no one should forget the bold dream the pioneers who dared to dream. Here is one salute to an indigenous dream which become reality and one outstanding story told by Sid!!
	() Thanks

29th November 2009, 19:12	#112
nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 603 Times	@hiren959 Thanx for posting.
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30th November 2009, 00:18	#113
deepclutch Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Muvattupuzha Posts: 1,165 Thanked: 162 Times	Indica V2 DLS is offered for Rs 3,59,000(Approx) after all discounts(25000+5000(Ex. bonus)+special discount) here in Kerala.True Value For Money.Sadly ,this car is sold mostly as taxi.It is a issue for private buyers(who are looking for VFM Car).
	() Thanks

30th November 2009, 08:03	#114
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,401 Times View My Garage	I was very surprised to see so many indicas in ekm when i visited the place last week. I thought there was enough in tvm, but its almost like there is an indica everywhere in ernakulam
	() Thanks

30th November 2009, 14:11	#115
vijaythacker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 1,498 Thanked: 74 Times View My Garage	i still believe, indica DLS offers true VFM, price offered, space inside and a diesel engine which is proved and proven with wide network range.
	() Thanks

2nd December 2009, 12:16	#119
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	thanx bro! BTW does anyone have the article on indica V2 first drive on autocar India's either of the January/ February/ March 2001 issues? It has a picture of a golden indica on the cover titled "new indica v2 without the bugs".
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