Sad demise.... AD.Jayaram Uncle - a true auto enthusiast!

Jaggu · 3rd November 2008, 15:11

Passing my condolences to the family, may his soul rest in peace.

MuzzledMoose · 3rd November 2008, 16:26

Rest In Peace. May him be remembered as a great auto enthusiast.

vinayvtec · 3rd November 2008, 16:56

May his soul rest in peace.

My heartfelt condolences to the entire Jayram family.

rex_varghese · 4th November 2008, 12:22

May his soul rest in peace and his family find courage to come into terms with the loss.

NIP · 4th November 2008, 13:14

Just saw this thread. My sincere condolences to Bobby and family.

We have truly lost a great person. I have met him a few times and I can never forget his stories, expecially the one he told me about how he used to do circles around the cops in his 'jararam' supercar during his heydays ! We will miss you Mr. Jayaram !

hrag · 4th November 2008, 13:23

My heartfelt condolences to the Jayaram family.

Glifford · 4th November 2008, 14:24

Sunday evening was riding back home with wifie after an evening window shopping. It was past 8:30 PM already.

Was coming down Promenade Road in Fraser/Cleveland town from St. John's Road/Mother Theresa Circle towards Thom's Bakery when suddenly I heard an engine growl! True enough in front of me was a not-so-conventional looking car.

The car was trying to be revved hard but was hesitating to go. Kinda like it was woken up after days of slumber with a very cold engine. Still had to fire at all cylinders. It almost stalled when I overtook it. Guess the clutch had to be slipped for the engine to awake fully.

It was when I passed it, I read the letters J A Y A R A M GT on the boot! It was then a shiver ran down my spine. I couldn't believe what I was seeing! Time froze as I was transported back to when I was a kid.

More than 2 decades ago I remember poring upon the pages of Indian Auto. It had featured the story of a hand built car that was painstakingly put together by one guy (couldn't remember who). It spoke of a Standard Herald Chassis that was completely transformed into a new car with inspirations from Jaguars and Porsches of yore! It also spoke of seven (or was it 17?) coats of paint to get that gleaming finish! I spent hours reading and re-reading those lines so many years ago. Day dreaming looking at the pics, that one day I too will build something like this! It sure was this car: 1975 Jayaram GT Custom everything...chassis included..!! - cinclaturbo's Photo Gallery - Team-BHP

And there I was tottering in first gear behind this roaring car! I got goosebumps as I explained to my wife what I was feeling! I had to, HAD TO speak to the driver of the car and share my appreciation. This was the stuff of dreams! Was looking for the car to stop and so I could poke my head into the open window and speak

Then the car pulled into the petrol pump diagonally opposite Thom's bakery across Thumboochetty Circle. This was my opportunity, just pulled over haphazardly behind and to my wife's surprise, parked it and ran behind the car inside the pump.

It unfortunately didn't stop, but was crawling along. It got out of the pump and roared off into the lanes connecting to Promenade road. I just stood and watched as it went past, with a smile on my face. So what if I couldn't speak to the driver!

It was then a nice guy walked up to me and asked "Following that car?". I said "yes!". Told him how I read about the car in Indian Auto over two decades ago in a place far far away from Bangalore!

Then he told me. The builder of the car passed away a short while ago! Ouch! That was such a sad news! I was filled with joy on seeing this childhood dream and suddenly get to hear this. The car was being prepared for his funeral procession the next day! Really really sad!

We left that place saddened but still with a smile on my face thinking of how a legacy outlives a man. His dreams are still there for us to see. And example of what we can do if we dream hard enough!

Never imagined I would live so close to the place where the car I had dreamt of was parked, when I saw the article 20+ years ago and 1200 km+ away!

Rest in peace Sir! You are an inspiration for us!

hellstar · 4th November 2008, 14:28

May his soul rest in Peace ...

badboyscad · 4th November 2008, 16:23

Deepest condolences to the Jayarams.

Rest In Peace, SIR.

simonpaul · 4th November 2008, 16:55

With so many memory's around, I wonder what the GT has to say if to could speak, to its maker when he left it to meet his Maker.......

Pictures taken at the crematorium..

simonpaul · 4th November 2008, 17:03

When God wants to drill a man,
And thrill a man,
And skill a man
When God wants to mold a man
To play the noblest part;
When He yearns with all His heart
To create so great and bold a man
That all the world shall be amazed,
Watch His methods, watch His ways!
How He ruthlessly perfects
Whom He royally elects!
How He hammers him and hurts him,
And with mighty blows converts him
Into trial shapes of clay which
Only God understands;
While his tortured heart is crying
And he lifts beseeching hands!
How He bends but never breaks
When his good He undertakes;
How He uses whom He chooses,
And which every purpose fuses him;
By every act induces him
To try His splendor out-
God knows what He's about.

rjstyles69 · 4th November 2008, 21:32

My condolences to the family and may Mr.Jayaram's soul rest in peace.

n_aditya · 4th November 2008, 22:11

Condolences to the family. May Mr. Jayaram's soul rest in peace.

v1p3r · 5th November 2008, 00:57

I had the privilege of meeting Mr AD Jayaram on two occasions, due to a few common interests we shared. It was an honour to have interacted with him, and I am richer for it.

I dropped in at Promenade Rd to pay my last respects to one of the original 'Heralds' of Indian motorsport. An era has ended this year, with the passing of two greats, and we are the poorer for it.

Godspeed, sir.

Mpower · 5th November 2008, 01:09

RIP to one of India's pioneers. Didn't know he was the founder of KMSC. Would like to hear more about his work. Somebody?

3rd November 2008, 15:11	#31
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	Passing my condolences to the family, may his soul rest in peace.
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3rd November 2008, 16:26	#32
MuzzledMoose BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MalluLand Posts: 220 Thanked: 75 Times	Rest In Peace. May him be remembered as a great auto enthusiast.
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3rd November 2008, 16:56	#33
vinayvtec BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 390 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	May his soul rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to the entire Jayram family.
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4th November 2008, 12:22	#34
rex_varghese BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marlborough, MA/Bangalore Posts: 345 Thanked: 59 Times View My Garage	May his soul rest in peace and his family find courage to come into terms with the loss.
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4th November 2008, 13:14	#35
NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,180 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	Just saw this thread. My sincere condolences to Bobby and family. We have truly lost a great person. I have met him a few times and I can never forget his stories, expecially the one he told me about how he used to do circles around the cops in his 'jararam' supercar during his heydays ! We will miss you Mr. Jayaram !
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4th November 2008, 13:23	#36
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 31 Times	My heartfelt condolences to the Jayaram family.
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4th November 2008, 14:24	#37
Glifford BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 392 Thanked: 86 Times	The Jayaram GT Nostalgia Sunday evening was riding back home with wifie after an evening window shopping. It was past 8:30 PM already. Was coming down Promenade Road in Fraser/Cleveland town from St. John's Road/Mother Theresa Circle towards Thom's Bakery when suddenly I heard an engine growl! True enough in front of me was a not-so-conventional looking car. The car was trying to be revved hard but was hesitating to go. Kinda like it was woken up after days of slumber with a very cold engine. Still had to fire at all cylinders. It almost stalled when I overtook it. Guess the clutch had to be slipped for the engine to awake fully. It was when I passed it, I read the letters J A Y A R A M GT on the boot! It was then a shiver ran down my spine. I couldn't believe what I was seeing! Time froze as I was transported back to when I was a kid. More than 2 decades ago I remember poring upon the pages of Indian Auto. It had featured the story of a hand built car that was painstakingly put together by one guy (couldn't remember who). It spoke of a Standard Herald Chassis that was completely transformed into a new car with inspirations from Jaguars and Porsches of yore! It also spoke of seven (or was it 17?) coats of paint to get that gleaming finish! I spent hours reading and re-reading those lines so many years ago. Day dreaming looking at the pics, that one day I too will build something like this! It sure was this car: 1975 Jayaram GT Custom everything...chassis included..!! - cinclaturbo's Photo Gallery - Team-BHP And there I was tottering in first gear behind this roaring car! I got goosebumps as I explained to my wife what I was feeling! I had to, HAD TO speak to the driver of the car and share my appreciation. This was the stuff of dreams! Was looking for the car to stop and so I could poke my head into the open window and speak Then the car pulled into the petrol pump diagonally opposite Thom's bakery across Thumboochetty Circle. This was my opportunity, just pulled over haphazardly behind and to my wife's surprise, parked it and ran behind the car inside the pump. It unfortunately didn't stop, but was crawling along. It got out of the pump and roared off into the lanes connecting to Promenade road. I just stood and watched as it went past, with a smile on my face. So what if I couldn't speak to the driver! It was then a nice guy walked up to me and asked "Following that car?". I said "yes!". Told him how I read about the car in Indian Auto over two decades ago in a place far far away from Bangalore! Then he told me. The builder of the car passed away a short while ago! Ouch! That was such a sad news! I was filled with joy on seeing this childhood dream and suddenly get to hear this. The car was being prepared for his funeral procession the next day! Really really sad! We left that place saddened but still with a smile on my face thinking of how a legacy outlives a man. His dreams are still there for us to see. And example of what we can do if we dream hard enough! Never imagined I would live so close to the place where the car I had dreamt of was parked, when I saw the article 20+ years ago and 1200 km+ away! Rest in peace Sir! You are an inspiration for us!
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4th November 2008, 14:28	#38
hellstar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,072 Thanked: 44 Times	May his soul rest in Peace ...
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4th November 2008, 16:23	#39
badboyscad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TN Posts: 1,511 Thanked: 477 Times View My Garage	Deepest condolences to the Jayarams. Rest In Peace, SIR.
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4th November 2008, 16:55	#40
simonpaul Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	With so many memory's around, I wonder what the GT has to say if to could speak, to its maker when he left it to meet his Maker....... Pictures taken at the crematorium.. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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4th November 2008, 17:03	#41
simonpaul Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	When God wants to drill a man, And thrill a man, And skill a man When God wants to mold a man To play the noblest part; When He yearns with all His heart To create so great and bold a man That all the world shall be amazed, Watch His methods, watch His ways! How He ruthlessly perfects Whom He royally elects! How He hammers him and hurts him, And with mighty blows converts him Into trial shapes of clay which Only God understands; While his tortured heart is crying And he lifts beseeching hands! How He bends but never breaks When his good He undertakes; How He uses whom He chooses, And which every purpose fuses him; By every act induces him To try His splendor out- God knows what He's about. Attached Thumbnails
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4th November 2008, 21:32	#42
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	My condolences to the family and may Mr.Jayaram's soul rest in peace.
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4th November 2008, 22:11	#43
n_aditya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Namma Bengaluru Posts: 5,348 Thanked: 3,684 Times View My Garage	Condolences to the family. May Mr. Jayaram's soul rest in peace.
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5th November 2008, 00:57	#44
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	I had the privilege of meeting Mr AD Jayaram on two occasions, due to a few common interests we shared. It was an honour to have interacted with him, and I am richer for it. I dropped in at Promenade Rd to pay my last respects to one of the original 'Heralds' of Indian motorsport. An era has ended this year, with the passing of two greats, and we are the poorer for it. Godspeed, sir.
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5th November 2008, 01:09	#45
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	RIP to one of India's pioneers. Didn't know he was the founder of KMSC. Would like to hear more about his work. Somebody?
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