India’s First Maruti 800 Getting Restored

[Nairrk]

Also called the SS80, the Maruti 800 was the first mass produced affordable family car in India and Harpal Singh won the car in a lucky draw. The keys were handed by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to Delhi-based Harpal Singh himself.

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[Driveright]

too bad that the special car which earmarked a new beginning in indian automotive is in a slightly neglected state of affairs ! has maruti voluntarily taken up the refurbishment or the owners themselves? please share more details if available sir very interesting to know

 

[Nairrk]

Here is the picture - much younger Sardarji receives the Keys from the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi