How about bringing back India muscle cars?

devarshi84 · 18th January 2006, 05:58

s2000,contessa,ambassador,padmini,118ne,Old Austin models,Morris models or any other classic.

The main thing is who will bell the cat???

I am still some months away from starting my project on the contessa. Its been long in the making.

who else is serious about this IDea?

IT would be fun seeing Skoda RS,SOnata,Mondeo, Lancer,CIty,Baleno and palio drivers dissapointed by being beaten from an old car.LOL

CaliforniaKnight · 18th January 2006, 12:59

The standard 2000 had an awful 4 speed locally designed transmission and had an outdated Vanguard engine which made its debut in 1948, had twin carbs. The engine capacity was 1991 c with 83bhp@4250 rpm and weighed around 1335kg's if I am not mistaken.

devarshi84 · 20th January 2006, 07:14

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Originally Posted by CaliforniaKnight

The standard 2000 had an awful 4 speed locally designed transmission and had an outdated Vanguard engine which made its debut in 1948, had twin carbs. The engine capacity was 1991 c with 83bhp@4250 rpm and weighed around 1335kg's if I am not mistaken.

Not much info about the standard2000. but I am sure the engine bay in the contessa nad fiat models is big enough to take a bigger engine.

devarshi84 · 21st January 2006, 02:37

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Originally Posted by pioneer

I am big fan of Contessa want to know that is it still on sale.

Until recently the car was available on custom order basis. But now it has been completely discontinued.

but a used contessa in the best condition with

PU seats (I dunno what it is but HM has it marketed a lot on the website)
A/c
Powersteering
Power windows
central locking
1.8 isuzu 75hp petrol
twin headlight which really give the contessa a muscle car charm.

the price that the guy at HM quoted was 30-50K and I found a diesel when I was on the project from 35K negotiable.

Gtea · 27th January 2006, 00:20

I would really like to see the Padmini kick Maruti zen's, esteem's and Baleno's ass. Hehehehehehe

aah78 · 27th January 2006, 00:50

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

Until recently the car was available on custom order basis.

they also had it up on their HM Ambassador website but it has been taken off now.

was just wondering how the HM Avigo would do with a flat-6 or a 8-cyl small block.

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

But now it has been completely discontinued.

are you sure about this? i've sent a letter off to HM but haven't recd a reply yet. lets see what happens.

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devarshi84 · 27th January 2006, 04:09

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Originally Posted by aah78

they also had it up on their HM Ambassador website but it has been taken off now.

was just wondering how the HM Avigo would do with a flat-6 or a 8-cyl small block.

are you sure about this? i've sent a letter off to HM but haven't recd a reply yet. lets see what happens.

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I am sure its been discontinued with the tata cars taking HM contessa's place.

I am mulling on 3 projects.

modify a petrol indigo (ok now its here because its an Indian car)
modify a contessa 1.8
modify a lancer 1.5/1.8

this is what people call "spoilt for choice"

devarshi84 · 4th February 2006, 04:19

an idea of how a contessa may look if modified as A muscle car.This one is the Vauxhall Victor Drag racer.

islero · 4th February 2006, 09:23

Go for contessa, devarshi. It will be the most novel and interestin option!!

devarshi84 · 5th February 2006, 01:51

Honestly, I am thinking on this one very seriously.

The last time I was about to start the project, I landed in Toronto. All the research was done except for a new engine(I was mulling on modification of the same Izusu engine)

I hope I get it done this time around.

even the total cost came to a modest 2.0 lacs with the car.

My only confusion is that I have not seen any such muscle car turned contessas around.

karizma_devil · 6th February 2006, 11:51

hey devarshi are u serious man 35-50 k onlyy ?
i always wanted a contesa..am planning to sale my esteem for abt 70k..can u give me any details of these contesa??
and is it in good condition?
i wud have total about 70k..so 35-45k for car and rest to mod it !
man can u help me?

Aditya · 6th February 2006, 11:57

karizma_devil, these days 35 - 50K for a Conti is a lot of money. 25 - 35K is more appropriate. Remember, the car has been discontinued.

devarshi84 · 7th February 2006, 00:08

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Originally Posted by karizma_devil

hey devarshi are u serious man 35-50 k onlyy ?
i always wanted a contesa..am planning to sale my esteem for abt 70k..can u give me any details of these contesa??
and is it in good condition?
i wud have total about 70k..so 35-45k for car and rest to mod it !
man can u help me?

Ya Buddy, Aditya is right. For the best maintained contessa you should not give out more than 35. This price includes

a powerful a/c
power windows
Central locking
Power steering &
big 1.8L Isuzu engine

I asked for a contessa at the HM dealership itself so the price is 100% right.

let me know if you need more info.

falcon · 11th March 2006, 01:52

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Originally Posted by karizma_devil

hey devarshi are u serious man 35-50 k onlyy ?
i always wanted a contesa..am planning to sale my esteem for abt 70k..can u give me any details of these contesa??
and is it in good condition?
i wud have total about 70k..so 35-45k for car and rest to mod it !
man can u help me?

Buddy,

If ur thinking about a contessa... u have got to realise that ur taking something that will demand a lot of loving care and attention... It will be a totally different ownership experience when compared to ur esteem.

If u do go in for it, it'll be great having another contessa owner around!!!

Falcon

navin · 11th March 2006, 10:55

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Originally Posted by Insane Devil

the Pontiac GTO 1966.

Sooo pretty ID. thanks you made my day. sooo pretty. wonder what the FE is?

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18th January 2006, 05:58	#16
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	s2000,contessa,ambassador,padmini,118ne,Old Austin models,Morris models or any other classic. The main thing is who will bell the cat??? I am still some months away from starting my project on the contessa. Its been long in the making. who else is serious about this IDea? IT would be fun seeing Skoda RS,SOnata,Mondeo, Lancer,CIty,Baleno and palio drivers dissapointed by being beaten from an old car.LOL
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18th January 2006, 12:59	#17
CaliforniaKnight BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: IND + DXB Posts: 980 Thanked: 141 Times View My Garage	The standard 2000 had an awful 4 speed locally designed transmission and had an outdated Vanguard engine which made its debut in 1948, had twin carbs. The engine capacity was 1991 c with 83bhp@4250 rpm and weighed around 1335kg's if I am not mistaken.
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27th January 2006, 00:20	#20
Gtea BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shillong Posts: 163 Thanked: Once	I would really like to see the Padmini kick Maruti zen's, esteem's and Baleno's ass. Hehehehehehe
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4th February 2006, 04:19	#23
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	an idea of how a contessa may look if modified as A muscle car.This one is the Vauxhall Victor Drag racer.
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4th February 2006, 09:23	#24
islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,574 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Go for contessa, devarshi. It will be the most novel and interestin option!!
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5th February 2006, 01:51	#25
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	Honestly, I am thinking on this one very seriously. The last time I was about to start the project, I landed in Toronto. All the research was done except for a new engine(I was mulling on modification of the same Izusu engine) I hope I get it done this time around. even the total cost came to a modest 2.0 lacs with the car. My only confusion is that I have not seen any such muscle car turned contessas around. Last edited by devarshi84 : 5th February 2006 at 01:52.
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6th February 2006, 11:51	#26
karizma_devil BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 421 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	hey devarshi are u serious man 35-50 k onlyy ? i always wanted a contesa..am planning to sale my esteem for abt 70k..can u give me any details of these contesa?? and is it in good condition? i wud have total about 70k..so 35-45k for car and rest to mod it ! man can u help me?
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6th February 2006, 11:57	#27
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 17,829 Thanked: 77,010 Times View My Garage	karizma_devil, these days 35 - 50K for a Conti is a lot of money. 25 - 35K is more appropriate. Remember, the car has been discontinued.
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