[planet_rocker]

i recently came to know about the Fiat 1100 Club at Bangalore.

Bangalore:

They call it the Mother of the Ferrari and want it to be seen on Bangalore roads forever. Meet the city's latest club that pays homage to Fiat 1100 cc cars

An Orkut community of Fiat lovers got together on Sunday and formed the Fiat 1100 club.

Named after the Fiat 1100 cc cars, the club came into existence with the flagging off of seven cars at an inaugural parade on Sunday. The cars, including a 1986 model, wound their way from Cubbon Park and through M G Road, Brigade Road, GPO Junction, Vidhana Soudha and Garuda Mall.

Geared up: Ananth, a Fiat aficionado, stands with his prized possession a modified Fiat on which he spent over Rs 2 lakh
"It was fabulous," said K M Chengappa, an enthusiast who drove the Fiat 1100. "Our first ride was a success.

With the huge response we received, we are confident of going further in the days ahead."

The club members will meet up every weekend, even driving out of Bangalore to create awareness about the car. There will also be online campaigns to rope in more members.

How it started

"Fiat is the mother of the Ferrari," said Karthik Makam, who started the Orkut community in 2006. "The car ruled Indian roads for more than three decades. So we have come together to create awareness among Indians."

The club will be along the lines of the existing Beetle Car Club in Bangalore but unlike them, the members belong to different age groups and different professionals.

While Makam owns enSPy (an electronic security systems provider), Chengappa (28) runs a software company and another member Govindashetty, who spent over Rs 2 lakh on a Fiat worth not more than Rs 20,000, runs an incense stick factory.

"We all love the Fiat as driving it is a pleasure," said Kedarnath Swamy. "I adore it as my grandfather had one.

I've liked it since my childhood and have bought one. Hence, we want to ensure that the cars remain on Bangalore roads for many more years."
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i will be uploading the pics once i receive the same from the owner of the community.

Article Source:Long live the Fiat

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[pranava999]

Oh I sorely miss the fiats...my uncles loved them so much he never gave them up even after he got his son a 1000. He had 2 of them...used to love zipping around tow in them during my school days. Nice to see some well maintained ones.

[hillram]

Every city in India has a passionate Fiat owners who will recount a pleasurable part of their lives spent either driving or owning a Fiat.
A unified Fiat Club across India should be formed.
Im asking my fellow Hyderabadi TBhpians who have Fiats to form a group.
I can be reached through a PM.

[planet_rocker]

here are the pics:











more pics coming up - internet acting bad

[SuperSelect]

ChannAge Ide.. Bravo Bangalore, we're behind you in full strength. Let us seriously look at a mother club across India, and bigger and better meets ! The 1100 is one classic that can still be safely driven across cities, so centralized meets are a great idea.

[Rudra Sen]

Everything is fine except that Audi facia and logo.

[imperial.s.a]

can any member of the fiat club tell me how to join the club

[planet_rocker]

please click on the community source link provided in the first post for more pics of the rally.

please ask karthik M.B to help you with the details.

[the mole]

Any pre-62 fiats in the club? But the fiat bug continues to grow. Congratulations and hope as "the president" would put it many fiatful years.

[arun1100]

Originally Posted by imperial.s.a

can any member of the fiat club tell me how to join the club

Hey the club has got a new website. You can become a member of the club here.

FIAT 1100 CLUB, Bangalore - Home

The Fiat 1100 Club, Bangalore has got a new Website!! All the Fiat 1100 Enthusiasts, lovers, owners join the club. Here is the link. FIAT 1100 CLUB, Bangalore - Home

The club is planning on the second rally of Fiat 1100 cars. A drive of 50 km around Bangalore. Guys pour in some suggestions.

Originally Posted by the mole

Any pre-62 fiats in the club? But the fiat bug continues to grow. Congratulations and hope as "the president" would put it many fiatful years.

None of those cars as yet. Hope to find one soon

Originally Posted by SuperSelect

ChannAge Ide.. Bravo Bangalore, we're behind you in full strength. Let us seriously look at a mother club across India, and bigger and better meets ! The 1100 is one classic that can still be safely driven across cities, so centralized meets are a great idea.

Centralized Meets!! great idea. We need a mother club for better meets.

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[SuperSelect]

I'm in guys ! (pending approval) , I'm now officially a member of the Fiat 1100 club Bangalore - Cheers ! . Let's look forward to Fiatfull activities !!
- Ravi

[Cyrus43]

Ahh Brilliant!! So there is a Parallel 1100 Club in India!! WOOHOO!!

[arun1100]

Originally Posted by SuperSelect

I'm in guys ! (pending approval) , I'm now officially a member of the Fiat 1100 club Bangalore - Cheers ! . Let's look forward to Fiatfull activities !!
- Ravi

Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Ahh Brilliant!! So there is a Parallel 1100 Club in India!! WOOHOO!!

Welcome to the Club guys! We are looking forward for your FIATFULL suggestions.

[imperial.s.a]

hai all fiatians suggestion to have an t s d rally only for fiat in the near future

[prabhuav]

how did I miss this?? aargh..