[karlosdeville]

Originally Posted by ARUN.V

I believe President was introduced in 1972 . I recently bought one which is a 1972 model.

Thanks for the clarification. I wonder in which month it was introduced. My 1972 Delight was registered in March.

[ajay99]

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Thanks for the clarification. I wonder in which month it was introduced. My 1972 Delight was registered in March.

Please check the year of manufacture also. I know a single owner 1972 February registered delite in kerala, its year of manufacture is 1971.Since it was the era of licensed production it could be that cars manufactured in 1971 would be sold till end of march 1972.

[karlosdeville]

Originally Posted by ajay99

Please check the year of manufacture also. I know a single owner 1972 February registered delite in kerala, its year of manufacture is 1971.Since it was the era of licensed production it could be that cars manufactured in 1971 would be sold till end of march 1972.

I have checked the RC books on three 1972 Delights, year of manufacture and registration all 1972. It was possibly a transition year.

[Samanyu]

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

The Starline Motors team for the 1972 All India Highway Motor Car Rally. Interesting to note the President/Padmini style bumpers already making an appearance in 72 (the President was introduced in 73). Perhaps a run out model or just a special upgrade.

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President came in 1972,my great grandfather bought a president on 27/12/1972.Presidents till April/May 1973 came with black speedo which came on the last set of delights.

[karlosdeville]

An ad for the wagon from Jaipur dealers Kamal & Co. While the design looks identical to the Starline design, I wonder if this was their own manufactured product. Over to KartikeyaL.


Note the car is simply branded 'The New Premier'.

[KartikeyaL]

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

An ad for the wagon from Jaipur dealers Kamal & Co. While the design looks identical to the Starline design, I wonder if this was their own manufactured product. Over to KartikeyaL.

Note the car is simply branded 'The New Premier'.

Coachwork by Kamal Coach works, a part of Kamal & Co., their own adaptation !

[Ajit Kanbur]

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

I have checked the RC books on three 1972 Delights, year of manufacture and registration all 1972. It was possibly a transition year.

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Thanks for the clarification. I wonder in which month it was introduced. My 1972 Delight was registered in March.

My President registration dates back to 23.August 1972.

[karlosdeville]

An interesting aftermarket conversion posted originally here (Restored Fiats (Super Select & Others)).


A Starline wagon in good shape, I assume in Bangalore. Unsure of the source of the image.

[r_nairtvm]

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

A Starline wagon in good shape, I assume in Bangalore. Unsure of the source of the image.

Looks like one from the fleet of Starlines that was with Kudremukh Iorn Ore Company Ltd (from the number series). Could be in Bangalore or in Mangalore, where lot of these ended up

Nice find

Best regards & Drive Safe

[karlosdeville]

A neat period shot of member Anwesh's Starline Safari posted here. (The FIAT 1100/Premier Padmini Technical Information thread)

[karlosdeville]

A two tone Starline that was advertised for sale some time back

[karlosdeville]

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Good looking these were not!
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Some more pictures of this 1975 Padmini Safari wagon - I assume this is not a Starline product, with the rear hatch having a much less pronounced slope, almost totally vertical. The original RC does call it a "Premier Safari Stn. Wgn."







Again note the PAD suffix to the VIN stamping (D for driveaway added)


The body design seems to be an identical match the Premier brochure - seen here in panel van form. The dimensions of the glasses, position of handles inside and out are perfect matches. Wonder who constructed this one.

[travancore]

courtesy: Mahatta & Co.



Connaught Place, ca 1982

[karlosdeville]

Premier Automobiles built some drive away chassis cars as mobile service units. Would be a very cool car to recreate I remember Behram Dhabhar talking about these Starline backup vehicles used in the Himalayan rallies - can anyone dig out the post or some images?

[karlosdeville]

A Starline Safari wagon is seen in the movie 'Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku'


A closeup of the original taillights with the thick plastic frame - wonder if the lenses are common to the Contessa?


Also note the Premier Starline badge on the rear right fender. Still looking for any good original references