[rch_vijayant]

Originally Posted by Stanher

Well, if we notice, the number seems to say DLF, ie. Delhi! So, assuming it does have papers, it will still pose a registration problem for anyone wanting to buy it as currently, as I understand, NO old vehicles (even those called vintage) are allowed to be re-registered in Delhi or even allowed an NOC from a Delhi RTO as per NGT rules! I'm told currently there is a case going on in court related to this but it will take god-knows-how-long until they reach a verdict!
Maybe that's why the car was sold to the scrappie?

Worst case, it does have a lot of original parts to donate for the benefit of people who are serious enough about having them! Atleast let those not go wasted!

Sir, the car has been registered in Ranchi long back and the road tax is paid up to year 2003. Car still bear Delhi no.(DLF) as here registration authorities are not very much concerned for getting local no. ie. JH series.Getting the registration renewed has no problem only fine with additional amount of tax has to be paid.There is little problem as the owner is no more and it will require additional legal work to get the ownership transferred. Regards

[Stanher]

Originally Posted by rch_vijayant

Sir, the car has been registered in Ranchi long back and the road tax is paid up to year 2003. Car still bear Delhi no.(DLF) as here registration authorities are not very much concerned for getting local no. ie. JH series.

Well then, I guess your way is clear, fortunately! Get the doubt regarding the engine clarified and try negotiating, and if all works out, go pick 'er up! And even if it doesn't have an original engine (you can always find one still!) or even if cannot be negotiated, go pick 'er up anyway!
Good Luck!

[Elegant Pig]

Originally Posted by rch_vijayant

I found this 1962 model Fiat with lot of original stuffs. Rear view mirror, steering wheel, horn button, meter, grab handle, bonnet show, monogram on boot lead, wheel rim with cap, engine and cabin light, fuel lead, bumper, radiator grill etc. in local scrapyard. The scrapyard guy is asking Rs. 35K for whole car. Engine seems not to be original.

Hi!

This is interesting! I didn't know that 1962 FIATS (Select or Super Select?) had this kind of petrol tank lid.

I distinctly remember that the many restored post-1960 FIATs that we see on this forum do not have this kind of lid.

Could someone please explain?

Thanks.

[schakravarthy]

Sigh.. Not sure whether to be happy or sad.

[Stanher]

Originally Posted by schakravarthy

Sigh.. Not sure whether to be happy or sad.

Would one call this 'restored' though?

[schakravarthy]

Originally Posted by Stanher

Would one call this 'restored' though?

Would this be a 'restomod', Shyam?
If inappropriate, please delete/move the post, Karl.

[schakravarthy]

Spotted an under resto Mille today,

[schakravarthy]

Spotted at Mysore















(PC: Deepak)

[schakravarthy]

Spotted this Delight at the Mall of Mysore parking lot.

[v12]

Saw this Premier Padmini today with BLO registration. Am surprised and confused to see this registration on a PP. My brother owned a 1957 Fiat 1100 (the dukkar) and it had a BLO registration.

[Stanher]

Originally Posted by v12

Saw this Premier Padmini today with BLO registration. Am surprised and confused to see this registration on a PP. My brother owned a 1957 Fiat 1100 (the dukkar) and it had a BLO registration.

I understand that there was a 'BL' series issued in Bombay, albeit for a short period, in the 80s. Some cars were even re-registered with this series. If this padmini is from the 80s, then it would be the original registration. Your '57 dukkar was obviously re-registered in the 80s when this series existed.

[karlosdeville]

Originally Posted by v12

Saw this Premier Padmini today with BLO registration. Am surprised and confused to see this registration on a PP. My brother owned a 1957 Fiat 1100 (the dukkar) and it had a BLO registration.

From my understanding somewhere in the 80s all older cars (must have been some age criteria) were being re-registered under 3 common series (for 3 RTOs). I think the series were BLI, BLO and MAX. This Padmini is probably an older Fiat with a later body, a common practice.

[anjan_c2007]

A nice spotting in Kolkata on 25/07/2016. The car has a few trims that are not original, most glaringly the badging, bumpers, front grille and number plate lights, but the 1968, 1100 D is quite loved and is maintained with all the TLC.

[schakravarthy]

An under restoration Fiat..

[Impala59]

This car has already been featured but I couldn't resist posting more pictures of it. Seen outside Leopold Cafe at Colaba.