Pics: Mumbai's first Aston Martin Rapides

Anand123 · 26th July 2013, 22:54

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Originally Posted by A.K

Not a physical spot, but a screenshot from a movie. Its Mumbai, and Marine Drive I suppose.

PS- Dont ask me which movie it is coz I do not have a clue. I was given this by a cousin.

I had noticed the Rapide while watching the movie!! Its a tamil movie, 'Thuppakki'.

///RMan · 12th August 2013, 14:37

Saw the insanely stunning Rapide S refueling at a petrol pump near the dealership.
Not too loud (for a V12) but as it zoomed past me the distinct purr reminds one of the beast that it is!

The gaping grille looks subdued with the number plate thankfully

the_flying_B · 19th August 2013, 21:28

Spotted the Aston Martin Rapide at Pedder Road, near Jaslok heading northwards.

PS: Apologies for the quality of the pic, this is the best i could manage as it was brought to my notice only after a friend spotted it.

///RMan · 22nd August 2013, 00:23

Rapide S, what a stunner

///RMan · 23rd August 2013, 01:22

Couple of shots of the Rapide S I managed before it zipped past.
What a beauty!

EDIT : The phone app not allowing pics to be attached even after repeated attempts.

///RMan · 23rd September 2013, 01:37

Aston Martin Rapide.
What a beauty

PPS · 20th November 2013, 15:47

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Originally Posted by ///RMan

Rapide S, what a stunner

Heard the Rapide S costs a whopping 5.4cr on-road, Mumbai!

Rosso Corsa · 21st November 2013, 12:01

A few days back I got this pic from a friend. It was parked near Wankhede and the security guard told him it's Sachin Tendulkar's. I rubbished him, saying Sachin doesn't own a Rapide.

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And just now, I'm reading this - Sachin Tendulkar has been gifted an Aston Martin by the Ambanis. Not sure if there's a connection between the 2 stories, since I was told the car in the pic was the 1st customer Rapide S in India.

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crackparag · 9th December 2013, 13:32

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Originally Posted by Rosso Corsa

A few days back I got this pic from a friend. It was parked near Wankhede and the security guard told him it's Sachin Tendulkar's. I rubbished him, saying Sachin doesn't own a Rapide.

This is the same car that crashed at Peddar road last night!

viper_711 · 9th December 2013, 13:51

Well I really hope it was not Sachin driving it! This would give all the baiters who are questioning the Bharat Ratna more fuel to add to the fire.

A.K · 9th December 2013, 16:25

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Originally Posted by viper_711

Well I really hope it was not Sachin driving it! This would give all the baiters who are questioning the Bharat Ratna more fuel to add to the fire.

The car wasnt handed over to ST yet AFAIK. Its still registered with Reliance Ports.

Rosso Corsa · 9th December 2013, 16:43

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Originally Posted by viper_711

Well I really hope it was not Sachin driving it! This would give all the baiters who are questioning the Bharat Ratna more fuel to add to the fire.

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Originally Posted by A.K

The car wasnt handed over to ST yet AFAIK. Its still registered with Reliance Ports.

ST's car is only booked with Aston Martin Mumbai AFAIK. There is no confirmation that it will be a Rapide.

A.K · 9th December 2013, 17:31

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Originally Posted by Rosso Corsa

ST's car is only booked with Aston Martin Mumbai AFAIK. There is no confirmation that it will be a Rapide.

And its being said that this particular car was being driven by Aakash Ambani. Hard to believe though

Anand123 · 9th December 2013, 23:24

Is it possible for Sachin to drive around in an Aston Martin since he's the brand ambassador of BMW? There must be some condition in the contract stating that he shouldn't use cars from other manufacturers.

///RMan · 9th December 2013, 23:58

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Originally Posted by Anand123

Is it possible for Sachin to drive around in an Aston Martin since he's the brand ambassador of BMW? There must be some condition in the contract stating that he shouldn't use cars from other manufacturers.

AFAIK BMW doesn't have any car that falls in the same category as the Rapide(or any AM that's delivered / will be delivered to him)
The same counts for his Egoist as well.
Under those conditions mostly he is able to own and drive these cars
But that's just a logical reasoning I put across.

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///RMan Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,351 Thanked: 5,454 Times	Re: Pics: Mumbai's first Aston Martin Rapides Saw the insanely stunning Rapide S refueling at a petrol pump near the dealership. Not too loud (for a V12) but as it zoomed past me the distinct purr reminds one of the beast that it is! The gaping grille looks subdued with the number plate thankfully
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the_flying_B BHPian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Bombay Posts: 34 Thanked: 20 Times	Re: Pics: Mumbai's first Aston Martin Rapides Spotted the Aston Martin Rapide at Pedder Road, near Jaslok heading northwards. PS: Apologies for the quality of the pic, this is the best i could manage as it was brought to my notice only after a friend spotted it. Attached Thumbnails
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///RMan Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,351 Thanked: 5,454 Times	Couple of shots of the Rapide S I managed before it zipped past. What a beauty! EDIT : The phone app not allowing pics to be attached even after repeated attempts. Last edited by ///RMan : 23rd August 2013 at 01:33.
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Rosso Corsa BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: BOM/SLC Posts: 553 Thanked: 563 Times	A few days back I got this pic from a friend. It was parked near Wankhede and the security guard told him it's Sachin Tendulkar's. I rubbished him, saying Sachin doesn't own a Rapide. And just now, I'm reading this - Sachin Tendulkar has been gifted an Aston Martin by the Ambanis. Not sure if there's a connection between the 2 stories, since I was told the car in the pic was the 1st customer Rapide S in India.
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viper_711 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 366 Thanked: 93 Times View My Garage	Re: Pics: Mumbai's first Aston Martin Rapides Well I really hope it was not Sachin driving it! This would give all the baiters who are questioning the Bharat Ratna more fuel to add to the fire.
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Anand123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 2,311 Thanked: 5,344 Times	Re: Pics: Mumbai's first Aston Martin Rapides Is it possible for Sachin to drive around in an Aston Martin since he's the brand ambassador of BMW? There must be some condition in the contract stating that he shouldn't use cars from other manufacturers.
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