[silverado]

Originally Posted by chanu

Was surprised to see 1974 FIAT Tractor 540 while surfing the net and also came across some fine beauties which surprised and brought a wide smile on my face .

Silver padmini has a 1800cc ISUZU petrol under it.
Its in Mumbai and it won a drag race with Skoda petrol
Belongs to Kaizad from FIAT club mumbai i guess

[chanu]

Originally Posted by silverado

Silver padmini has a 1800cc ISUZU petrol under it.
Its in Mumbai and it won a drag race with Skoda petrol
Belongs to Kaizad from FIAT club mumbai i guess

Thanks silverado, I have seen that video and I hope it is still there in You Tube, the best part if I remember right it was skoda RS (Petrol), this is another example of what a Fiat could do, most of the common public still feel this is a slow and old car, coincidentally a family friend narrated a similar story that her grandfather was unable to steer their car on a uphill and they were scared when the car was moving back because of improper gear selection, I felt angry and gave her a polished reply saying " the car is not slow or old it is your grandfather incapable in handling the car".

I thanks and salute those who believed the potential of this car and set up remarkable records which we all are proud of.

[silverado]

Originally Posted by chanu

Thanks silverado, I have seen that video and I hope it is still there in You Tube, the best part if I remember right it was skoda RS (Petrol), this is another example of what a Fiat could do, most of the common public still feel this is a slow and old car, coincidentally a family friend narrated a similar story that her grandfather was unable to steer their car on a uphill and they were scared when the car was moving back because of improper gear selection, I felt angry and gave her a polished reply saying " the car is not slow or old it is your grandfather incapable in handling the car".

I thanks and salute those who believed the potential of this car and set up remarkable records which we all are proud of.

My padmini was my daily runner ( weekly runner ) untill we got Nano.
Now with petrol @ 75rs per litre, padmini is very sparingly used, in fact once - twice a month only.

It was easy to maintain her in mumbai, but it will be a task to do that in Pune.

[chanu]

Originally Posted by silverado

My padmini was my daily runner ( weekly runner ) untill we got Nano.
Now with petrol @ 75rs per litre, padmini is very sparingly used, in fact once - twice a month only.

It was easy to maintain her in mumbai, but it will be a task to do that in Pune.

I am not sure how many of these daily runner would go off road with the govt raising the prices of petrol now and then, as it is govt had been harsh on these beauties and they are done with taxis in the useless pretext of pollution and this second jolt would make classic cars either die a slow death or end up at scrap yard.

[Fiat&Me]

@hillram: Nice find 1933 Fiat508. Congrates!!!!
@chanu: Nice find .Fiat tractor. seen first time. And of course i am having the drag race video of silver Fiat vs Skoda. Drag note of FIAT is mind blowing.
When is our winter meet? Hope we'l get 1933 Fiat this time.

[Mehul1100]

Originally Posted by Fiat&Me

@hillram: Nice find 1933 Fiat508. Congrates!!!!
@chanu: Nice find .Fiat tractor. seen first time. And of course i am having the drag race video of silver Fiat vs Skoda. Drag note of FIAT is mind blowing.
When is our winter meet? Hope we'l get 1933 Fiat this time.

Dear friends, is there any one from or near Delhi, one Fiat1100D for sale in Delhi. Its a first owner car, the owner is too old now to drive the car, he son is in US had send me e-mail mentioning this car for sale.

Any who want to buy this car please get in touch with me, will give contact details of the person in delhi. Pictures attached here with.

[Fiat&Me]

@Ramgaru: Nice find Fiat 508 , 1933 Model. Hope to see in our next meet.
@Mehul: So any takers for Delhi black Fiat? Your Fiat keychain is shining with my Padmini keys. I'l post photo sometime near future.
@Bala: Nice find Fiat tractor, Seen first time.

[Fiat&Me]

Hi ,
Recently seen the movie "TDP". Nice to see many old Premier Padminis (Black and white), FIAT 1100s (black) in many seens throughout the movie.
Also found Taxis photo on yahoo. This will be the rare seen after 2-3 years. Please save Mumbai Taxis.

[silverado]

Originally Posted by Fiat&Me

Hi ,
Please save Mumbai Taxis.

I am not sure if you visit mumbai regularly, but if you do you would not like to be seated in most of the 1100 taxis here.They are poorly maintained and your heart will cry with the state in which they are used.

They are some good examples which will make you drool, it is these taxis which are in good health which need to be saved, rest i feel should be brought off road.

I have shifted to PUNE and everytime i visit mumbai, i try to ride Padmini Taxis to feel the nostalgia, since i never get a chance to ride backseat in my own padmini.

I wish FIAT should bring back 1100 like they did for 500

Originally Posted by Mehul1100

Thanks Silverrado, we will finalise soon and update you all regarding this.

Dear Mehul, i am waiting for the T shirt

And can we have a look at that scale model in your hand?
Pictures please.

Would like to post some pics of my FIAT

Its a Mix of old and new pics, those wheelcaps are from HONDA CITY

[Fiat&Me]

@Mehul: Thanx for nice keychain. You have taken lot of efforts to shine.
Here is a photo. My original FIAT keys with original FIAT badge.

[Mehul1100]

Originally Posted by Fiat&Me

@Mehul: Thanx for nice keychain. You have taken lot of efforts to shine.
Here is a photo. My original FIAT keys with original FIAT badge.

Fiat&Me, it is your car was the winner at premierpadmini car of the year, so it our momento to you sir, hope we get your support forever.

Here is heart smoothing picture for you.

[Scarlet_Rider]

Originally Posted by silverado

I am not sure if you visit mumbai regularly, but if you do you would not like to be seated in most of the 1100 taxis here.They are poorly maintained and your heart will cry with the state in which they are used. They are some good examples which will make you drool, it is these taxis which are in good health which need to be saved, rest i feel should be brought off road.

During my stay in Mumbai during the last two weeks, I happened to move around 4-5 times in the taxis. You're correct in saying that only a handful 1100 taxis are well maintained. Most of them are in a sad state. Now with cars like Altos, Santros and Wagon Rs joining the taxi fleet, the day is not far when the old Fiats and PPs will be phased out. But again as you said, the Fiats and PPs that are in excellent condition should be saved.

[hamza]

was drawing a fiat. thought of adding a FCCH logo.

[hillram]

Originally Posted by hamza

was drawing a fiat. thought of adding a FCCH logo.

Thanks my friend.FCCH has already an official registered logo.
BTW do you have a Fiat?

[ruthvikmagal]

Wow! Nice new logo Ram. Whats the current membership fees for FCCH?

P.S: Is FCCH registered? Who are the Board members?