Ratan Tata's cars

wanderlustindia · 16th April 2008, 12:45

Any pictures of Mr. Tata's cars? None in this thread so far. Any other thread that has pictures.

Cyrus43 · 16th April 2008, 12:47

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Originally Posted by straight6

I have seen him driving something that most people here won't believe so I'm not sure I should name that car. Unfortunately, I was riding and couldn't take pictures as it was on the highway in Bombay being escorted by bodyguards in Merc's and Safari's. There's already been some debate over that car but no one has been able to get pictures of it. Damn!!

Come on buddy.Tell us what car it is.

Also does anyone have pictures of his classics?

speedzak · 16th April 2008, 12:49

This is good news. Lots of it. Chairman of the biggest business empire in India is such a good soul himself. Hats off to him.
Lots of new information here too. Never thought about these before.
Btw, does the S class mentioned above belong to the latest generation?

straight6 · 16th April 2008, 12:49

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Originally Posted by GTA

Come on buddy.Tell us what car it is.

Also does anyone have pictures of his classics?

Oh I'd love to, but the mod's may not like that because I don't have proof.

Nikhilb2008 · 16th April 2008, 12:50

It's ok straight6. Just name it !! Or PM me at least

Jayabusa · 16th April 2008, 13:00

Just because vcash mentioned his Dassault Falcon 2000, here's a pic of it's cockpit.
Drooooooooooooooollllll!
Man, i'm an aircraft enthusiast now!

Bullfrog · 16th April 2008, 13:03

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Originally Posted by iraghava

I distinctly remember a comment from him in that interview saying that when he saw an Indica user on the road he had a strong urge to roll down the window & ask him what he thought about the car & get a first hand opinion from people.

< OT> I have had this experience, quite a few years back, from a seemingly high functionary of TVS motors. He rolled down the window of his car (at a traffic signal) and inquired about the 2nd Gen Fiero I was riding. I had overtook him doing 70-80 kph. Apparently was happy with my response and with a sense of pride said that he was a part of team that has designed the product. Didn't get his name though.

I understand how it feels exactly after designing products that are used by other people now

cheers
Bullfrog

scooby05 · 16th April 2008, 13:08

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Originally Posted by straight6

I have seen him driving something that most people here won't believe so I'm not sure I should name that car. Unfortunately, I was riding and couldn't take pictures as it was on the highway in Bombay being escorted by bodyguards in Merc's and Safari's. There's already been some debate over that car but no one has been able to get pictures of it. Damn!!

Bodyguards?? with Mr. Ratan Tata? I have yet to see him with them, I am very close to his place of work,home,taj. and have always seen him get off a car alone with no other car following etc. Most recently Ive seen him with a 211 black 280cdi and offcourse he does own the convertible caddy'05 model. He has been a lover of American cars in his earlier days, and was regular at Apex Garage-Mr. Sethna, where my cars also used to be maintained.

straight6 · 16th April 2008, 13:16

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Originally Posted by scooby05

Bodyguards?? with Mr. Ratan Tata? I have yet to see him with them, I am very close to his place of work,home,taj. and have always seen him get off a car alone with no other car following etc. Most recently Ive seen him with a 211 black 280cdi and offcourse he does own the convertible caddy'05 model. He has been a lover of American cars in his earlier days, and was regular at Apex Garage-Mr. Sethna, where my cars also used to be maintained.

You see, the bodyguards were there to keep people away from the car and not Mr. Tata himself! The Merc's were leading the way with the Safari's tailing.

Chevy_lover · 16th April 2008, 15:19

I have been to Bombay House a lot of times for work related issues. Mr. Tata uses a dark blue E-class Mercedes most of the time. I have seen his car on all my visits there!!!

vcash · 16th April 2008, 15:24

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Originally Posted by straight6

You see, the bodyguards were there to keep people away from the car and not Mr. Tata himself! The Merc's were leading the way with the Safari's tailing.

Seriously - What car is this? Gold Leafed Veyron? Or a diamond studded Nano?

FlyingSpur · 16th April 2008, 15:28

Lets hear it straight6 !! What yaar.

And yes, i've heard the story of two Continental Flying Spurs as well. Published in TOI afai-remember, it was an article about Bentleys in India.

srishiva · 16th April 2008, 15:54

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Originally Posted by straight6

Oh I'd love to, but the mod's may not like that because I don't have proof.

Was he driving a Palio ? i don't know why you need proof to just say something. You are not accusing anyone here anyway.

straight6 · 16th April 2008, 16:00

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

It's ok straight6. Just name it !! Or PM me at least

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Originally Posted by vcash

Seriously - What car is this? Gold Leafed Veyron? Or a diamond studded Nano?

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Originally Posted by flyingspur

Lets hear it straight6 !! What yaar.

And yes, i've heard the story of two Continental Flying Spurs as well. Published in TOI afai-remember, it was an article about Bentleys in India.

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Originally Posted by srishiva

Was he driving a Palio ? i don't know why you need proof to just say something. You are not accusing anyone here anyway.

Palio??? Are you nuts? Guys, hold your horses. I'm trying to get permission from the mod's before I post.

iraghava · 16th April 2008, 16:08

If the car's already been spotted in public then I don't see why you can't mention it's name.

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