Mahindra Classic 4x4

Stratos · 23rd August 2005, 20:22

H0ly Hell!! Compare it to the current condition of your Jeep and that shows the amazing effort you have put to restore it. Hats Off GTO!!

moralfibre · 23rd August 2005, 22:41

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Originally Posted by GTO

Gosh! That is my Jeep. Where did you find the pictures?
GTO

I found them here: http://www.film.queensu.ca/CJ3B/Worl...draPhotos.html

Just google "Mahindra Classic" this page is the first link on the second page of search results... Awesome lots of Jeeps, Jeeps and Jeeps...!!

Now I understand how hard you have worked to get it to the pristine condition that it shows now...Great job buddy...

GTO · 24th August 2005, 10:00

Thanks guys. Yes there were many frustrating moments while rebuilding the Jeep over a 4 month duration. Parts availability, paint delay, electricals...not to mention the financials went totally over budget. I was this close to abandoning the project but a mental glimpse of the completed product made me push on.

I am glad I did. Never expected such a superb looking and absolutely reliable Jeep.

GTO

Revvhead · 24th August 2005, 11:34

Man GTo, that a great vehicle, i just read all about it.
Not only that, you have taken it to the roads and trails where it can be done real justice
Always longer for a open top, drop shield willys since i was in school,
But was put of by the what i considered the apparent impracticality of having an Open jeep in Bombay - mainly the heat and dust,
But after reading your posts here, am again pining to own one.
Maybe in a year or so i just may think about it.
WIll be banging on your door for advice and ideas if do get there!!
Here's hoping.
And congratulations ofn a fantastic vehicle
cheers
revvhead

pjbiju · 23rd July 2006, 23:06

Great review and I am jealous. I worked at Mahindra Nashik in the R&D dept. and I used to go to the assembly line everyday to admire the Mahindra Classic, which were then produced only for exports. I have always loved the Mahindra Classic and hope to get hold of one some day.

Biju

johy · 24th July 2006, 09:39

Terrific vehicle - well cared for.... why.. I find myself looking for a Mahindra Classic right now!

- Johy

jango · 22nd February 2007, 12:33

Any idea will Mahindra ever re-launch the classic in INDIA ??

chanapli · 22nd February 2007, 12:45

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Originally Posted by jango

Any idea will Mahindra ever re-launch the classic in INDIA ??

second re-launch? I will be the first to buy one!!

usbird · 6th September 2007, 18:23

hey GTO or any of you jeep folks in bombay do you know any place where I can get a new soft top for my mahindra classic - I am from bangalore and I have tried all mahindra spares here - nobody has it - i got one stitched - but it isnt looking great - will appreciate if someone can guide on how to get a great top done

msharma_79 · 6th September 2007, 20:15

wow Man,

Those pictures are awsome, very very inspiring.

shoot now i have start a piggy bank to get my self a jeep

. one day i will get there.

kudos

Manu

simply_sunny001 · 6th September 2007, 20:31

Excellant pics & write up GTO

perfect display of the off-roading capabilities of this wonderful beast.

enjoy the ride.

alpha1 · 12th September 2007, 01:44

Cool pix and write up GTO.

I had been looking out for Classic few months back, and was extremely pissed off at the lack of its availability in the seconds market.

:(

How does one get hold of one? in Bombay or Pune

GTO · 12th September 2007, 10:57

Well, they never sold too many when new so availability of used Classics was bound to be a problem. Considering that these Jeeps age fast (rust etc.) and that its been a decade since production stopped, a large number of Classics have already been scrapped.

You can try searching around but it will be very difficult to procure a running Classic now.

ghost_s · 25th September 2007, 15:58

pretty neat writing...n one hell of a car....i had always thought that the classic would be a strict no no for cities like delhi/mumbai, each with its share of dirt, pollution and others......but hats off to u for sticking to it....

bdn317 · 8th October 2007, 20:11

Its one of the best reviews i have read on the Mahindra CLASSIC!! (1st review i read was written by Mr. DUBE on Mouthshut.com i guess!)

As i have sent a comment before, Your classic might not have got a better owner!!

here's a snap of my baby!! hope You let me know wat you guys feel about it!!

23rd August 2005, 20:22	#46
Stratos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,609 Thanked: 1,449 Times View My Garage	H0ly Hell!! Compare it to the current condition of your Jeep and that shows the amazing effort you have put to restore it. Hats Off GTO!!
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24th August 2005, 10:00	#48
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,534 Thanked: 300,738 Times View My Garage	Thanks guys. Yes there were many frustrating moments while rebuilding the Jeep over a 4 month duration. Parts availability, paint delay, electricals...not to mention the financials went totally over budget. I was this close to abandoning the project but a mental glimpse of the completed product made me push on. I am glad I did. Never expected such a superb looking and absolutely reliable Jeep. GTO
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24th August 2005, 11:34	#49
Revvhead BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 450 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Man GTo, that a great vehicle, i just read all about it. Not only that, you have taken it to the roads and trails where it can be done real justice Always longer for a open top, drop shield willys since i was in school, But was put of by the what i considered the apparent impracticality of having an Open jeep in Bombay - mainly the heat and dust, But after reading your posts here, am again pining to own one. Maybe in a year or so i just may think about it. WIll be banging on your door for advice and ideas if do get there!! Here's hoping. And congratulations ofn a fantastic vehicle cheers revvhead
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23rd July 2006, 23:06	#50
pjbiju Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,357 Thanked: 1,092 Times	Classic Review Great review and I am jealous. I worked at Mahindra Nashik in the R&D dept. and I used to go to the assembly line everyday to admire the Mahindra Classic, which were then produced only for exports. I have always loved the Mahindra Classic and hope to get hold of one some day. Biju
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24th July 2006, 09:39	#51
johy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Siliguri Posts: 972 Thanked: 622 Times View My Garage	Terrific vehicle - well cared for.... why.. I find myself looking for a Mahindra Classic right now! - Johy
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22nd February 2007, 12:33	#52
jango BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York & kotayam Posts: 800 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	Any idea will Mahindra ever re-launch the classic in INDIA ??
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6th September 2007, 18:23	#54
usbird Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 3 Thanked: 0 Times	mahindra classic hey GTO or any of you jeep folks in bombay do you know any place where I can get a new soft top for my mahindra classic - I am from bangalore and I have tried all mahindra spares here - nobody has it - i got one stitched - but it isnt looking great - will appreciate if someone can guide on how to get a great top done
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6th September 2007, 20:15	#55
msharma_79 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 262 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	wow Man, Those pictures are awsome, very very inspiring. shoot now i have start a piggy bank to get my self a jeep . one day i will get there. kudos Manu
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6th September 2007, 20:31	#56
simply_sunny001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London & Rohtak Posts: 1,340 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	Excellant pics & write up GTO perfect display of the off-roading capabilities of this wonderful beast. enjoy the ride.
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12th September 2007, 01:44	#57
alpha1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LandOfNoWinters Posts: 2,093 Thanked: 2,605 Times	Cool pix and write up GTO. I had been looking out for Classic few months back, and was extremely pissed off at the lack of its availability in the seconds market. :( How does one get hold of one? in Bombay or Pune
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12th September 2007, 10:57	#58
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,534 Thanked: 300,738 Times View My Garage	Well, they never sold too many when new so availability of used Classics was bound to be a problem. Considering that these Jeeps age fast (rust etc.) and that its been a decade since production stopped, a large number of Classics have already been scrapped. You can try searching around but it will be very difficult to procure a running Classic now.
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25th September 2007, 15:58	#59
ghost_s Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: delhi Posts: 13 Thanked: 0 Times	pretty neat writing...n one hell of a car....i had always thought that the classic would be a strict no no for cities like delhi/mumbai, each with its share of dirt, pollution and others......but hats off to u for sticking to it....
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8th October 2007, 20:11	#60
bdn317 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mangalore Posts: 58 Thanked: 6 Times	Fantastic Review!! LOVED IT!!!! Its one of the best reviews i have read on the Mahindra CLASSIC!! (1st review i read was written by Mr. DUBE on Mouthshut.com i guess!) As i have sent a comment before, Your classic might not have got a better owner!! here's a snap of my baby!! hope You let me know wat you guys feel about it!!
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