Rust In Pieces... Pics of Disintegrating Classic & Vintage Cars

Stanher · 15th January 2010, 23:03

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Originally Posted by Fugitive

Rover known as the SD1 model (but did not check for engine size)

I'm not sure if you knew this, but the SD1 was made as the Standard 2000 in India, by Standard Motor Products, Madras in the 80s. Here it unfortunately sold with not the original SD1 Rover engine but a grossly underpowered fuel-guzzling local unit fashioned out of a Vanguard engine! And coupled with an equally inefficient gearbox, which ultimately sang the otherwise good car's swansong in India. You can find more info. on the Indian SD1 here:

Austin Rover Online

SA7VA5 · 15th January 2010, 23:59

All these cars are parked Premanand Varnekars garage...I saw the VWs too but not the Rover - its not there now. Whats interesting there is a Lambretta open ld which is wrapped up by a grown up tree now - to take it out now one will have to cut the tree!

Cheers!

Fugitive · 16th January 2010, 01:12

Thanks Stanher I did not know they were produced in India, they were made in the UK with 2000 to 3500 engine and also turbo diesel.
Yes SA7VA5 the photos were taken there, will be going to see him in Feb, he always has some interesting vehicles around.

kishorelal · 16th January 2010, 17:35

There used to be blue colored std2000 with the Moothoot group in Kerala.
their hometown being Kozhenchery used to see that regularly till about 3-4 years ago. seemed to have all the original bits and pieces
had a 3 digit Pathanamthitta registration also, the rumour was that they were not interested in selling that car because it proved to be their lucky charm!!!

foby.sebastian · 17th January 2010, 08:34

I see very less Standard 2000 cars in kerala , was that the first luxury car for India ?

arjunrudra · 17th January 2010, 08:41

I actually love the design of the standard 2000. Would love to modify one some day.

gendarmee · 18th January 2010, 00:51

Dont know if this has been posted before, some where in Madras.
(from flickr)

dhrishikesh · 18th January 2010, 07:47

Its really sad to see the FIAT in this sorrow condition, after they are in huge demand these days. Looking like its a Select or SuperSelect.
Look at that original wheel cap on the rear left wheel !!!

manishalive · 18th January 2010, 10:28

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Originally Posted by dhrishikesh

Its really sad to see the FIAT in this sorrow condition, after they are in huge demand these days. Looking like its a Select or SuperSelect.
Look at that original wheel cap on the rear left wheel !!!

Going by the tell tale signs (hinges on the dicky) the car is a Select and after all these years of neglect, look at the bumper still in good shape.

SA7VA5 · 18th January 2010, 20:41

Anyone needs a Standard 2000 PM me - I have one spare and needs to be sold off. Fantastic condition - running!

Cheers

SV

SuperSelect · 19th January 2010, 20:31

Saw this one in Pune. No Fiat would Select a death like this !!

manishalive · 19th January 2010, 20:54

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Originally Posted by SuperSelect

Saw this one in Pune. No Fiat would Select a death like this !!

Ari Cha, the body looks good and the wheels are original, any interior shots you got.

arun1100 · 19th January 2010, 20:56

I think Karl should be able to give full details about this Pune car.

SuperSelect · 19th January 2010, 22:18

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Originally Posted by manishalive

Ari Cha, the body looks good and the wheels are original, any interior shots you got.

Naahi re.. only one wheel is original, that too has no clips !
The interior's a mess too - Nothing original. Being a Pune car, the body may be in good nick, though. Not much rust.

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Originally Posted by arun1100

I think Karl should be able to give full details about this Pune car.

Aaaah - the RTO himself ! I'm sure he knows the history of this car like the back of his hand.

Stanher · 19th January 2010, 23:32

The select still looks bodily decent, it should be salvaged before too late!

15th January 2010, 23:59	#2717
SA7VA5 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DELHI Posts: 297 Thanked: 154 Times	Hi All these cars are parked Premanand Varnekars garage...I saw the VWs too but not the Rover - its not there now. Whats interesting there is a Lambretta open ld which is wrapped up by a grown up tree now - to take it out now one will have to cut the tree! Cheers!
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16th January 2010, 01:12	#2718
Fugitive Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Posts: 11 Thanked: Once	Thanks Stanher I did not know they were produced in India, they were made in the UK with 2000 to 3500 engine and also turbo diesel. Yes SA7VA5 the photos were taken there, will be going to see him in Feb, he always has some interesting vehicles around.
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16th January 2010, 17:35	#2719
kishorelal BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: PATHANAMTHITTA Posts: 181 Thanked: 54 Times	There used to be blue colored std2000 with the Moothoot group in Kerala. their hometown being Kozhenchery used to see that regularly till about 3-4 years ago. seemed to have all the original bits and pieces had a 3 digit Pathanamthitta registration also, the rumour was that they were not interested in selling that car because it proved to be their lucky charm!!!
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17th January 2010, 08:34	#2720
foby.sebastian Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: TCR/EKM/TVM Posts: 2,704 Thanked: 2,871 Times View My Garage	I see very less Standard 2000 cars in kerala , was that the first luxury car for India ?
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17th January 2010, 08:41	#2721
arjunrudra Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gurgaon/Chennai Posts: 1,577 Thanked: 201 Times View My Garage	I actually love the design of the standard 2000. Would love to modify one some day.
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18th January 2010, 00:51	#2722
gendarmee BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: India Posts: 740 Thanked: 32 Times	Dont know if this has been posted before, some where in Madras. (from flickr) Attached Thumbnails
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18th January 2010, 07:47	#2723
dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 806 Thanked: 241 Times	Its really sad to see the FIAT in this sorrow condition, after they are in huge demand these days. Looking like its a Select or SuperSelect. Look at that original wheel cap on the rear left wheel !!!
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18th January 2010, 20:41	#2725
SA7VA5 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DELHI Posts: 297 Thanked: 154 Times	Anyone needs a Standard 2000 PM me - I have one spare and needs to be sold off. Fantastic condition - running! Cheers SV
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19th January 2010, 20:31	#2726
SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 248 Times View My Garage	Sad.. Saw this one in Pune. No Fiat would Select a death like this !! Attached Thumbnails
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19th January 2010, 20:56	#2728
arun1100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,154 Thanked: 6,224 Times View My Garage	I think Karl should be able to give full details about this Pune car.
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19th January 2010, 23:32	#2730
Stanher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 6,491 Thanked: 2,097 Times View My Garage	The select still looks bodily decent, it should be salvaged before too late!
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