Indian built/assembled classics

karlosdeville · 9th July 2008, 22:14

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Originally Posted by Sidman

This thread is really informative. Karl, can we do something similar to map the history of Lambretta scooters in India?

That's a neat idea, maybe Stanher is more qualified to take the liberty though

The Europeans did publish a book called the guide to Indian Lambrettas or something like that.

muneemmk · 9th July 2008, 22:27

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Originally Posted by Stanher

I recall (having seen the interior once before) it not having one, instead having the 'latest' Amby one.

If that car had the dash would have helped SteerBhai's Landy rebuild a Lot.

Stanher · 9th July 2008, 22:43

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

That's a neat idea, maybe Stanher is more qualified to take the liberty though

The Europeans did publish a book called the guide to Indian Lambrettas or something like that.

And the last edition also included a small contribution by a non-European named yours truly!

The book can be ordered here:

The Indian Lambretta Guide

karlosdeville · 27th July 2008, 11:55

So how many people remember this attempt by Bajaj at a people's car?

I used to see this car on the roads on Pune very regularly till a couple of years ago. Im glad it is still on the road. It is a metallic maroon shade. I also used to see one in metallic blue and one in metallic green, also MZA regd. I wonder if the three cars were this same one repainted.

Cyrus43 · 27th July 2008, 13:26

I didnt even know this existed. Karl, 20 years down the line, this will ne a very very prized posession indeed.. Ohh btw, have you bought that auto rickshaw you wanted to buy or not?? or was it supposed to be a secret??

SirAlec · 27th July 2008, 16:07

Is this a three wheeler with steering?
Don't worry a company called Vikram makes them in all shape and sizes.

Stanher · 27th July 2008, 16:10

Geez, even I didnt know about this! But then, I guess it isnt old enough as yet to officially be deemed a classic? Just IMO.

Dussey · 27th July 2008, 16:33

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Originally Posted by SirAlec

Is this a three wheeler with steering?
Don't worry a company called Vikram makes them in all shape and sizes.

The Vikram has roots from the lambretta Innocenti three wheeler ! It is made by Scooters India a Govt of India company which brought us the Vijay scooter. Vijay originated by the Innocenti plant being purchased by Scooters India to manufacture scooters based on the Lambretta GP and the Innocenti 3 wheelers.

Stanher · 18th December 2008, 23:14

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

so does anyone know of any surviving badals? i had once seen a dolphin station wagon in kothrud, pune...and what about production figures of any of them?

I'm no doubt replying to a very old post here, but nonetheless relevant to the question asked!

Here's a surviving example just bought by a dealer here that I saw today.

Indian built/assembled classics-img_1967.jpg

Indian built/assembled classics-img_1968.jpg

Incidentally, he says these are powered by lambretta engines!!

Indian built/assembled classics-img_1973.jpg

Indian built/assembled classics-img_1974.jpg

I wasn't able to open the rear hatch for pics. of the engine (it's shut with a nut and bolt!) but the carb. sure looked like a lamby's to me.

Indian built/assembled classics-img_1969.jpg

Indian built/assembled classics-img_1970.jpg

Indian built/assembled classics-img_1971.jpg

This, however is a 2-door Badal, and I know of only one other, which I used to see junking away in a street years ago, until it disappeared one day.

karlosdeville · 19th December 2008, 09:08

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Originally Posted by Stanher

I'm no doubt replying to a very old post here, but nonetheless relevant to the question asked!

Here's a surviving example just bought by a dealer here that I saw today.

Wow, I never thought I'd see one in this condition ever. Very exciting indeed! Would it be for sale?

hillram · 19th December 2008, 09:51

Yes..this Badal is on sale..I was pondering whether to buy it or not..but was doubtful if my 105kgs of weight would be appropriate on a 3-Wheeler

Stanher · 19th December 2008, 10:12

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Originally Posted by hillram

Yes..this Badal is on sale..I was pondering whether to buy it or not..but was doubtful if my 105kgs of weight would be appropriate on a 3-Wheeler

(Sorry ram!)

Well karl, as this is with the dealer it is likely to be for sale. 'will find out from him. You're not the only person asking me though!

JayD · 19th December 2008, 22:58

wow! That is quite a rare find chetta! This is the first one i'm seeing! Are the seats and other bits original on the car? Like the taillamps etc?? Also, the car seems to have been painted recently, was someone actually driving around in this contraption??

Stanher · 19th December 2008, 23:42

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Originally Posted by JayD

wow! That is quite a rare find chetta! This is the first one i'm seeing! Are the seats and other bits original on the car? Like the taillamps etc?? Also, the car seems to have been painted recently, was someone actually driving around in this contraption??

Sorry chettAn....but I'm not qualified enough to answer all your quesitons about these cars!

I doubt it was in use recently though, the numberplate in front still is the old black one.

amit V8 · 25th December 2008, 21:54

who made these badals?? i see the sail badge, is it from SIPANI AUTOS. did anyone buy them??

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karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	So how many people remember this attempt by Bajaj at a people's car? I used to see this car on the roads on Pune very regularly till a couple of years ago. Im glad it is still on the road. It is a metallic maroon shade. I also used to see one in metallic blue and one in metallic green, also MZA regd. I wonder if the three cars were this same one repainted.
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Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	I didnt even know this existed. Karl, 20 years down the line, this will ne a very very prized posession indeed.. Ohh btw, have you bought that auto rickshaw you wanted to buy or not?? or was it supposed to be a secret??
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Stanher Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 6,491 Thanked: 2,087 Times View My Garage	Geez, even I didnt know about this! But then, I guess it isnt old enough as yet to officially be deemed a classic? Just IMO.
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hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	Yes..this Badal is on sale..I was pondering whether to buy it or not..but was doubtful if my 105kgs of weight would be appropriate on a 3-Wheeler
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JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	wow! That is quite a rare find chetta! This is the first one i'm seeing! Are the seats and other bits original on the car? Like the taillamps etc?? Also, the car seems to have been painted recently, was someone actually driving around in this contraption??
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amit V8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 217 Times	who made these badals?? i see the sail badge, is it from SIPANI AUTOS. did anyone buy them??
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