Fiat 1100 and Premier Padmini | Gone But Not Forgotten - Ep 3 | Classic car review | evo India

[@evoIndia]

Was the Fiat / Padmini your first car? What are your memories of it? And which of these cars featured is your favourite?

[@shuklaec]

Our first car was 1954 Fiat 1100, also know as millecento. We bought it second hand in 90s. It even had "Made in Italy" written on the chassis plate. Padmini was it successor but 1100 had much more features like heater etc. I learned driving on this car. Thanks for making this video.

[@arpanmitra8337]

Yes My 1st Car was Fiat 1100 Delight

[@DilQush]

My grandpa had a patmini back in 90s.. I still remember when i was a child the whole family, which is 5 adults three teenagers and three children including me went to ooty from calicut kerala, still we have those photos in our album. I still can’t figure out how these tiny car accommodate a dozon ofpeople ,climbed those hilly roads🤔😂.. it’s a scary scene these days

[@NeophyteCounsel]

I miss those lounge front seats, perfect for cuddling up on those monsoon dates 😌 Lounge seats need to make a comeback, I’m sure there is a market for that!

[@arpanmitra8337]

Also while catching Train to Native place or returning home from Railway station on Fiat /Padmini was a joy ride

[@navehal1019]

Fiats are ageless beauty. These cars can still headturner if restored completely. And best driving pleasure among their class. No wonder Italians are great in making soulful cars

[@nitinbhat]

My dad had bought a Shell White Premier Padmini in 1988, was with us till 1994. I still remember the day when he told us that he had sold the car and bought a new Maruti 800. I was in Madras for my dussera holidays and watching Hum Apke Hain Kaun in a theatre when my uncle broke the news to me during the interval (there was no mobile phones those days, and my dad had informed my uncle earlier that day on his office phone to inform my mom). I cried during the entire second half of the movie. Used to love that car, the registration number CNU 6996 was a palindrome just like my first name. I got very emotional as a child, I realised that when I went back to Bangalore I won't see my favourite car again. This video brought back so many memories. The Premier Padmini will always remain a sentimental favourite. Thanks for this awesome video.

[@3rdclasstatamahindrabajajRE]

Old memories makes you happy

[@prorider4992]

How freely he mentioned Autocar 👏 No one does this in India

[@ChaiMaskaPav]

Time stamp?

[@_ajduke]

14:10

[@sandhumandeep81]

Why don’t yes one does this in India?

[@abanibehera1687]

I loved my Premier Padmini v much , no doubt.... For the generous seating , easy manoeuvres , low maintenance And great LOOK AND HANDLING

[@KarnaTheGreat]

I love seeing old Indian cars driven. I have childhood memories of being in Ambassador and Padmini taxi; I was fascinated by the column shifter and always thought I’d grow up and drive such a car. Unfortunately, column shifters were phased out when I was ready to buy a car. Heck, I can’t even rent them. The video would be more enjoyable if the present weren’t waxing eloquent; it looks like he likes to hear himself talk.

[@1980ify]

I own the Black Linea Tjet. It's a Gem of a Car✨ The way it holds its lines high speeds, the braking, ride quality is just 😘 To really enjoy it you need to drive it in the Ghats I hope evo does an episode on Linea tjet too! Because cars like VRS, Fiesta 1.6s, Linea Tjet are the ones which make you feel alive behind the wheel

[@3rdclasstatamahindrabajajRE]

Totally irrelevant

[@chinmaysawant9275]

This so nostalgic. My father had Fiat 1100 select . We used to travel from Mumbai to kohlapur in it . And it used to take whole 14 hrs . Later we sold it when we got zen.

[@bhavyabihani4949]

14 Hours?😂

[@chinmaysawant9275]

@@bhavyabihani4949 yes in deed . The road were narrow and the car used to heat up a lot . This was back in some during 2000.

[@nilanjanpaul3242]

Learnt driving on the Padmini, one of my most memorable experience, now after driving 20+ vehicles over the years

[@prash3011]

Old memories refreshed...The car that started my love affair with automobiles...was a long haul vehicle and my dad drove it for over 15 years through which we might have repainted itnin different shades at least 4-5 times...yes those were the days 😀...only regret never really driving it coz we moved on to the 800 after I turned 18 😜and believe it or not sold it to scrap yard for a mere 15k...but still reminisce the times when dad would allow me to shift to neutral to start and just heat the engine up 😂

[@evoIndia]

Lovely stories. Thanks for sharing!

[@karthik250287]

@@evoIndia Mine is a similar story as well. My dad literally gave it away free to one of our staff's family because we did not have any more parking space to keep the car. When I was a small kid, I used to go sit in the car and pretended like I was driving (like how they do it in old movies, turning around the steering wheel vigorously assuming that's what it meant to go fast). I have never really driven it and yeah I regret it too because by the time I learnt driving, we had already moved on to a santro.

[@prash3011]

@@evoIndia any plans to do one episode on Fabia?

[@ArgonDavid]

My father owned had almost from 1970 to 2005 Fiat Premier Padmini Italian Engine. Live it. Nostalgia. ❤️😘😍🎉🎊👏👍🙌

[@swathanthranchintonmukhan]

10 most iconic four-wheelers ever on Indian roads! (My personal favourites) Hindustan Ambassador Premier Padmini (Fiat 1100 Delight)💫 Maruti 800 Maruti Zen Hyundai Santro Xing Maruti Alto Mahindra Bolero Tata Safari Maruti Gypsy Maruti WagonR 🏅🏅🏅 Honourable mentions (Personal list) Honda City Honda Jazz Toyota Qualis Toyota Innova Renault Duster Tata Sumo Mahindra Thar Force Gurkha Ford Ikon Ford Figo Volkswagen Polo Skoda Rapid Chevrolet Tavera 🎖️🎖️🎖️

[@Krieky]

That sky blue Fiat is so impeccably maintained! Loved this episode!

[@evoIndia]

Thanks for the love!

[@rheniusmadhu]

The 1100 was known as the Millicento , That was how the early models were called , also the Bug Fiat were quite popular. :)

[@leftlanedriver3814]

First Like and Comment.... This is what Auto Content SHOULD Look like... Kudos Team EVO India....

[@evoIndia]

Thanks for the love!

[@nitingokhale9968]

I owned Fiat 1100 D from 1988 to 1990.I used to extract 14 km per litre average on that old engine. It was really powerful and in 4th gear after 60 km speed gave sweet sound of sports car. I traveled a lot, really a lot in those two years. Since it was a 1967 model and I was the fourth owner, the body and tin was deteriorating. I have very sweet memories of that car. 1100 D was really a nice car. Then in 1994 I purchased brand new 137 D, Air conditioned, floor gear, bucket front seats. The engine was too noisy.After traveling some 20 km the noise used to subside as well as the car could give tough competition to any car on road. It was a white car and I had put on white chicken curtains. People used to stare to the stylish car and I used to feel my ego rising. I completed 65000 km in 3.5 years, without any repairs. Except the engine noise, the car was most comfortable due to bucket seats, floor gear and A C. In those days it was a Luxury car. Diesel was one third price of petrol then. My friend used to run his petrol Padmini at 120 km regularly. I hardly dared this speed. I love Fiat/Premier even today.

[@singhsamyak]

I had a padmini and it was a fun car to be driven in, have a lots of good memories of it

[@dr.akshatkudesia3894]

I eagerly wait for Gone but not Forgotten,, I got a notification and was overjoyed to spot Padmini aka Fiat in this episode.. I have grown up enjoying trips in this car and still have the one, I want to mention that it also had a distinct sound while reversing the car alongwith the sporty exhaust.. I am touched by watching this and planning to restore my inherited FIAT..😇😇 Team evo you deserve intense praise for your efforts..💐💐

[@mayurborah2111]

Man that 1100 from 50's is shifting smooth af... amazing to see 70 years old car in this mint condition mechanically...and a big thanks to Evo india for bringing us this Iconic car series 👋👋 looking forward to the next episode

[@moinakbhattacharya5284]

Notice how the anchor gets overwhelmed with memories! I was wondering whether his eyes got moistened, and so he was hiding them by wearing shades! Maybe! LOL

[@Glee_Tourist]

Babu moshai. Maybe! lol

[@piranmerchant7295]

The car I learnt to drive on. 😍 Still remember the feeling of getting behind the wheel for the first time, alone. Never felt again like that again.

[@kunalbanerjee7007]

Thank you for this lovely video. Reminds me of so many memories. We had 2 fiats back then the 1955 in black which almost did duty for a good 40 years. I learnt driving in the Premier President which also ran for 30 odd years before the likes of Maruti and other new age cars came across. But nonetheless this will always remain my all time favorite car. ❤

[@evoIndia]

Thanks for sharing!

[@vineethvish11]

My neighbour had Premier Padmini. He was 6'5". It was always fun to see him struggle with the car. The gear shift on the steering always fascinated me.

[@evoIndia]

Thanks for sharing!

[@akankshadash7129]

He's 6'5"!!! Wow!!! I'm super jealous of him now. P. S. : I'm only 5'2".

[@samburande]

My father bought his first car the year I was born. It was a pre-owned fiat padmini and I have loads of fond memories with it. My favorite one was when it wouldnt start one day and my uncle, father and mom had to push it home and I was given the privilege to stear at the age of 4 ( with minor inputs from dad ofcourse 😉😊). That car remainied in our family for around 11 years and those were the HAPPY days as u just mentioned... Lovely Memories... thank you so much .. 😊😊🙌🙌

[@miserablefellow]

Good shooting and editing!! I had a Padmini for 12 years and have fond memories of it. We also ran a 'Fiat Classic Car Club' in Pune. One advantage of the steering column gearshift was / is that you can fit one more person on the front seat (i.e. 3 people, not 2) and...your loved one can sit REALLY close to you🤪! This actually happened with me - my newly wedded friend used to borrow my Padmini for rides, parking his Maruti 800 (long bonnet, first lot) in my garage. After a while he shared his real motive with me🙄🤗!!!

[@ajithrairai2424]

Padminis with column shift are one of the nicest and involving cars to drive around,with a throaty exhaust note too..some other anchor who has better know how and appreciates these cars rather than complaining and nagging could be chosen,cars are not always about top speed or handling..plus pune region has some real original nick cars

[@nikhilsharma3563]

He is not complaining. He is just pointing out some ergonomic problems with old cars. Of course now those people who love these cars will find it offensive... But I take it as humour honestly.

[@ravikakhandki7594]

Truly a third world car for a third world nation. Thank god for modern times!!

[@indianexchuslm]

@@ravikakhandki7594 it was an italian car not a third world car,have some knowledge b4 vomiting half baked nonsense.

[@yogeshgautham]

@@nikhilsharma3563 he doesn't know the front bench can slide easily to accommodate his frame. He's a great presenter but hasno knowledge about these cars

[@ravikakhandki7594]

@@indianexchuslm because it was an 'italian' car is it made of gold? Get some sense man! There is nothing great about the car

[@arghyasengupta748]

yes sir my 1st car was padmini s1, sill i love the playfull memories of that car , i traveled all over the india with that car , though i brought a brand new marti 800 ac topmodel just after threemonths from padimini i brought, a car never fails brk at what ever speed r you driving, its a style.... after that i changed 9 other cars owning SUV's but can never ever forget those loveing memories

[@MayurPM]

Am 29years I have Premier Padmini diesel 137D 1994 it was my First car I buy From my First salary. I love my car Like my family Members 💕😍 I used my car Daily on roads sometimes I Drive my car Nandurbar To Nashik Distance Is Around 240Km one side❤️ I love the Ride of My Adorable Premier Padmini ❤️

[@bilaltahir6468]

It was our first car and our second car. We five traveled from Indore to Bangalore in 1995 ...Indore to Mussoorie on many occasions....with zero reliability but lots of love. The car makes a very different noise, you could tell it was comin from a large distance... wow what Nostalgia!!!!

[@Nikhil-dx9kc]

Being a proud owner of padmini this video is just so soothing to watch.

[@themoddingprodigy577]

Wow. This series really touched me. This car holds so much memories. My uncle used to have one, and he lived a little far from our city, and whenever he used to come, I literally blocked his was till he let me hold the steering that that side mounted gearbox. He showed me around his town in that white Padmini. So much memories. My uncle recently passed away a few weeks back and seeing this, brings back those memories.

[@nikhilsharma3563]

This is probably one of the most enjoyable series on KZbin for me!! Always waiting for it!! And love Sirish as presenter here!! Love hearing him!! And also love that light blue color on fiat 1100 D! Probably my most favorite car here! (also I don't know why people are complaining... Some people can't take humour I guess) Anyways love the video!! Keep it up!!

[@evoIndia]

We've got more coming!

[@samuelpillai3962]

Lot of memories with our Padmini. Never gave up on us. Ultimate machine ♥ Thank you for this lovely video. Memories refreshed

[@evoIndia]

Thanks for the love!

[@sherrysharad]

As a kid, I so wanted to buy that S1 with floor shifter and individual front seats with AC. Made me so nostalgic. And that engine sound is pure bliss. They don't make cars with character anymore.

[@ajithpanakal]

Premier Padmini! The first car in my family! Still gives goosebumps.

[@varghesethomas]

Yes! We bought a 78 model White Fiat in 1989. My dad was the second owner. It had problems all the time, some thing will be broken all the time mostly the electricals. I dont remember a time when all the things worked all at once. The body was really strong and it never felt cramped by the standards back then. it was a an 8 seater for all the picnics and we never felt any thing unusual about it. The mileage was around 10-12 for a liter of petrol. Great memories!

[@avishekpaul3353]

Your review just took me a lot of decades back and I was able to recall the moment when I also sat beside him like you said you did, and enjoy the gushing wind and the vrooming sound. We had both the Ambassador and a Fiat and I felt at ease in the Fiat. The sound and the feel inside is a Fiat was much crisp and soft than an Ambassador and the little rattling noise it made, probably was of the drive shaft passing below the seats, made me feel very sport and all I can recall is the vrooming sound it made. I love this car, one of the cars that I drove as an unlicensed teenager then. Thanks for the effort to spell cast a bunch of memories... Lots of love...

[@vybhavhd8449]

Our family owned a Fiat 1100 from 1971. It was our family pride for almost 30 years. It drove my great-grandfather, my grandfather and my father also. Gem of a car.

[@hemukhalate8004]

My grandfather had a Padmini, we changed its upholstery to velvet fabric, sheer comfort! It had a ash tray on the dashboard as well. Loved those beautiful shots outside WTC, Pune

[@raceking83]

Nostalgic. I learnt driving on this car!! Awesome memories!!

[@alokbalsekar]

I'm in love with the sound the door makes when shut.

[@MetalGuitar911]

My dad's first car in 1990. I was just born a month after he bought this. It was white Premiere Padmini which he later painted it to grey just before selling it off. Have some really lovely memories of the childhood tied to this car.❤❤❤

[@SubhrajitGoswami11]

So much details on these classic gems....thank you evo

[@evoIndia]

There's more coming!

[@sandeeppoojary8369]

My Elder Cousin Owned One Of Fiat Padmini S1 The Last Generation. I Learnt Driving In It And Also Amby, But I Agree With You And Your Words. One Who Has Childhood Memories With Such Automotive Legend's, Will Miss It Big Time. Due To Legacy Left Over Year's And Year's. Thanks Bro To You And Your Team, For Showcasing Such View For Younger Generation. Stay Blessed And Have A Great Success Ahead.

[@neildcosta5932]

Great coverage of the erstwhile FIAT/Premier Padmini cars that touched the lives of almost everyone in our generation. There was also one more model - the Premier Padmini Economy. It had black bumpers rather than chrome plated ones. I don't know what else was knocked off the sparce list of equipment on the interior, and despite the fact that we had nothing better around to compare it with at the time, it looked really SUB-STANDARD.

[@amrutmahajan1428]

After watching this video I have just realised that I was lucky to have travelled in all these variants of this fiat Car. I have really fond memories of this car nostalgia galore.

[@harshshinde176]

My Grandma and I used to go to our aunts place when I was a child. She used to wave her hand whenever she saw a Padmini cause Padminis were the only Taxis back then. Beautiful Memories with this Car. Our dads made us sit the driver seat of Padmini for fun and we played Taxi. We also had many Padminis parked in ground which we used to climb upon

[@aubreydaniels1565]

I have a Premier Padmini in great running condition. It is my first car and I do not intend selling it. On the road, my Padmini makes many heads turn. When I park it someplace and go to a restaurant or shop, I usually find a few people gathered around the car. They tell me their father owned a similar car and recounted fond memories. We have gone for many long drives, from Chennai to Bangalore, Mysore, Vailankanni, Kottayam and many other places with a full load. I never had a breakdown on long drives. Today, the problem is in getting spares. The few shops that have them jack up the price when selling them. I am still looking for a set of windshield wiper arms and blades. Thankfully, we do not have many rainy days in Chennai. We use the Esteem or the Swift for daily use.

[@shashimohan7436]

I have driven premier Padmini for the full 15 years. Our First two cars were Fiat1100 in 1972 and premier Padmini in 1987. from 1972 to 1987 and again 1987 to 2004. Till the insurance guys refused to insure it (because of 15 years of life). I have driven it from 1989 till 2004. Loved that car too tooo much. Thanks for reviving my memories. The owner company Mr. Doshi didn't anything to revive it. one of the biggest error in PP was that it still had a handbrake under the left front seat. You can even check it now our 1987 car had it under left front seat.

[@vmuthu100]

My aunt says my uncle's favorite was premier padmini... Since then, I started researching old Fiat pad cars, it is an amazing car, still I could see few old cars regularly in my place... I love ❤ this Fiat Padmini, I wish to drive...

[@sakhyamondal]

Fiat Padmini and Hindustan Ambassador were one of best and will remain the best no matter how good the upcoming cars are.

[@balaramsprasad]

Thanks for bringing in nostalgia with this machine. My parents had this one for 10 years 1995-2005. Steering gear, Laying hand on the window while driving , that special padmini woo sound, and many more good memories. Expecting more content like this from this series. Kudos to Sirish and team👍🏼👏🏽

[@gurudatta20999]

Man......that Padmini Column Gear stick is the real nostalgia 🧘🏻‍♂️

[@ritvikplays1684]

My first car in 90s . Loved the gears and the grunt❤❤.Learnt to drive in fiat. Had great fun in those times. Memories I will cherish for lifetime. You had to struggle to put reverse gear.😂😂😂😂🎉🎉

[@nandkumarmadhekar2709]

My father owned two Padminis and one Safari Station wagon cars. The first car was Neptune Blue colour. I learnt car driving in that when I was in 6th standard. It was a lovely car and fun to drive. Not to mention the long waiting time. Good old memories. Thanks for this vlog 👌👍

[@Kaustubh84]

Thanks buddy Memories reborn I learnt driving on the padmini . Also bought a 1975 padmini in 2015 , drive it for 3 years and very happy

[@pratiksatpute3215]

this so far the best padmini video on youtube, the whole journey is narrated beautifully with details and so knowledgable. cinematography and archive photos were amazingly shown. this was really very helpful for my research project. thank you

[@shailendradeopa2089]

Our family’s first car was a Premier Padmini. My memories are always pushing the car to get it started. The engine would shut down just about anywhere. It would never start with the starter. Me and my brother had to get down and push the car until it started.

[@SouparnoRoyce]

We need more videos of these old wheels! Please continue with this series. P.S.- And yes, the Fiats felt sportier than the Ambassadors ( yes, this is coming from me, who's got 3 Ambys and 2 OG Fiats in his family.)

[@akashsarma8241]

Nice to see Padmini having fast tag

[@evoIndia]

Good eyes! 👀

[@acurioussoul9840]

Out of all presented here, 1100 E grabbed my eyes. Hell, I'm in love with this beauty.

[@2289mk]

Omg! What a video! Evo India, hats off to you guys!! I've been loving the "Gone but not forgotten" series, but this one was particularly special as my grandfather had one of these......I still can recollect the distinct smell his car had from its leather seats, the column shifter, the ubiquitous horn of its time and the trips around the area in that......It was an absolute stunner when I came to know through your video that they had an estate and LHD Padmini's in India , gosh that would be a sight to behold! 😍 thanks so much again for this video and please do keep more such videos coming in the "Gone but not forgotten" 🥰

[@PrashanthSadashivan]

Growing up, we had a '73 model President that my parents bought second-hand in '78 for 26K, we sold it in '99. PAL stopped production of the 'Fiat' in 2000, still virtually the same car as ours other than cosmetic changes like the indicators, wheel hub caps etc. Simpler times.

[@kedarnaths]

Wow that brought back memories, I did however miss the "Floor gear" Premier Padmini. I remember my dad getting the older model and being happy that he didnt have to sacrifice leg room for the middle passenger in the front seat for the sake of the gears

[@muraliparameswaran4182]

My dad had fiat 1100D for almost 20 years I learnt to drive on it. Later on when I got a job I bought a second hand fiat 1100 D used it for at least 10 years

[@m.mappaiah8646]

Learnt driving in an old Jeep cj3b and quickly graduated to my dad's fiat 1100 super select- straight piped, Nissan engine swap with a weber carburetor, floor shifter, bucket seats and suicide doors! Absolute hoot to drive! We even made trips to Aercaud, kodaikanal and Goa multiple times in it. Such a great car! Why can't new cars have suicide doors?😭

[@harshaokin8064]

It's been 3 months since this series started already??? Damnnn time flies! Btw thanks Evo India! I love your channel!

[@AkashYadav-kp6hi]

That's Pune, Kharadi, WTC road. Brings out the memories of my dad's FIAT Premier Padmini in chocolate brown colour. Loved it till it was sold to someone in Mumbai to be driven around as Taxi and then the regulations took it off the roads. RIP Cutie!!

[@Bruh-rf8tu]

“Our parents were really small” 😂

[@evoIndia]

😂

[@rahulkumbla491]

Great video guys! This brings back fond memories of my childhood. My dad's first car was a black Fiat Super Select. Traded that for an even older Blue Fiat 1100/1100E not sure which one it was. Next was the Premier Padmini. Then an 800. Now we've got a Palio and a Linea. :)

[@tyretracks3387]

We had padmini petrol when i was 13.i miss that padmini right now..it was spacious comfy safely family car..

[@prabhanjanbadami8434]

This is a detailed dip into Fiat nostalgia. Great work !

[@jeffcreation]

Ya i am really proud that my dad also worked in fiat factory in Bombay 🙂

[@VenkatKammula]

I love how he enjoys driving these old fiats with a big smile 😁

[@piyushmalode7342]

My grandfather used to own one of these. The Fiat, yeah that's what I used to call it. I loved it alot and have many memories with that car. But unfortunately it was scraped away. I wish I would have restored it and kept it for myself.

[@vivekaaraga]

In the early 90’s, my dad had a white fiat padmini with tan interior and a sporty 3 spoke steering wheel (aftermarket). It was in great condition and we were proud of it. One day, we were driving up a steep incline in Bangalore and were faced with a dreaded speed bump! My dad simply couldn’t find the first gear! We spent 15 mins trying to drive over the bump and finally managed it, barely! This was the last time my mum got into that car. Dad bought his first Maruti after that! 😆

[@oliverstianhugaas7493]

"What if James May was Indian?" Thank you Evo for answering this question, i love these episodes.

[@evoIndia]

Haha! Thank you Oliver!

[@adrianthomas7240]

My mum and dad actually did have a 1995 model fiat...i used to get dropped off at school...i still remember the custom made music system we wired in for some entertainment...the boot space was so much too in comparison to a maruti 800 those days...unfortunately we sold the car in 2012 as we started to got a lot of issues on the engine side...but still good memories never fade

[@arpanmitra8337]

Kudos to Evo India for Fiat 1100 review.

[@deepuks7888]

Feels a lot JayLeno-esque. Commendable effort! Hope this will encourage more restorations of these classics

[@satishpillai3857]

Chirpy, delightful and enthusiastic commentary coupled with good knowledge and analysis. Worth watching and listening to!

[@premkumarmohanty2444]

A very good family car, it is comfortable, spacious, fuel efficient. We had one, it was easy to drive.

[@saliloza5461]

Hey awesome video again. Bought back lots of childhood memories. My dad owned the Ambassador, Fiat 1100 D and finally the Padmini. My love affair with cars began with the Padmini and I learnt my driving on it in early 1992. I wish my father hadn't sold it. I would have definitely kept it as a vintage car. Today's generation won't know what it is to use hand gears. I am little old school thought and I believe that to master driving one must learn driving on hand gear cars. I could be probably wrong too. Alas they don't make those anymore. You guys should make a video on Contessa Classic, Standard 2000 (if you manage to get your hands on a Standard 2000), Tata Estate, Tata Sierra. Cheers.

[@rishabghosh9038]

Loved this. Wonderful job evo india. Sirish you present really well man kudos

[@chaitanyakulkarni4928]

I still love premier padmini my uncle had a padmini which had a VIP no. Wow such a beauty it was❤

[@originalguy4535]

Music is such reminiscence. Very good selection.

[@yogeshgautham]

Nice cars but the presenter is clueless about these old cars. The front bench seat slides back and forth to accommodate taller drivers, there was no need to make a scene of it. Please learn about the cars beforehand.

[@toonwarrior]

and that makes him clueless? Regardless if the seat can move back or not the roofline isn't changing so if you are tall it will be cramped no matter how far back your seat is, unless you plan on lying down and driving.

[@miniaturesstudios309]

You are clueless man, you learn properly first

[@krshmrthy]

My dad had fiat 1100 to the Padmini. I do not remember the seats moving back. It’s only when we got our first maruti did we get the concept of movable seats!!

[@KarnaTheGreat]

Actually it seemed like he wanted to underscore that it was difficult to get into.

[@ishitpurani8905]

I learned to drive in a 1996 Padmini Executive. I miss that car, but couldn't save it from being sold, since my dad was the decision maker then...

[@vishalsood9889]

You know.. My dad had this 1100d.. Just almost the same color.. Except the colour was a result of a mashed up Paint job.. It was supposed to be milky green but became this odd blue.. But we were the only family with this color Fiat. We drove long n wide in it.. And i have special memories.. I literally learnt how to drive, sitting between my Mom n Dad.. On the bench seat. I pushed it up and down our garage to wash n soap it and then gradually moved to start it up, reverse it out of the garage and then drive it slowly up.. Till one day... Whammo i scratched the full left side on the doors!!! And thus the new colour... Lols.. Brought back beautiful memories, did your video, really.. Waiting to see one of the 118Ne, the Contessa, the Standard 2000, the Uno, the Gypsy... Aww these are all cars I drove apart from my Amby / Maruti 800 which you have already shown!

[@9487087496]

Evo India, kindly note that during 1960s to 1980s all automobile manufactures came under MRTP - Monopoly and Restrictive Trade Practices Act. Under this act the manufacturers have a certain given quota of car to manufacture per year. All parts have to procured locally. If they exceeded the quota, they were fined heavily. At that time India was concentrating only on public transport and agricultural transport vehicles. Limited foreign exchange was conserved for public and agricultural vehicles. All the provisions of Act were relaxed , when Maruti motors came into existence in 1980. Hence. blaming these car manufactures for quality or comfort was out of question. Research and Development was out of question.

[@jovijsdsilva]

Our families first car. Still cherish the memories. That light blue shade was from the factory I guess. Ours was a similar colour.

[@khairulhelmihashim2510]

Italians knew how to make enjoyable cars. Did owned Fiat 131 1.6 TC and Alfa Romeo Alfetta 2.0 .Both really impressed your senses.

[@elviscar8486]

Best cars.... Proud of my friend Russell Rodrigues who restores these cars in Pune and keep them alive......

[@054manu]

Wait is over

[@debanjanghosh2010]

My father first car.. oh what a beautiful exhaust note it still has... Just beautiful memories and a love affair with this machine.. ours was thr premier Padmini deluxe-be

[@adishjoshi85]

Really Great video.. brings back old memories. I remember I learned driving car on my dads Premier Padmini when i was in 8th std back in late 90’s of course under supervision. :)

[@makarand1985]

my father was working in Premier Dombivli plant which was closed in 1998 and my father got unemployed, alcholic and depressed and eventually lost his life due to illness in 2015. Tears in my eyes I miss my father.

[@lazylad1726]

I was twelve when I could drive Padmini .. I would wash the car myself so my father would let me start the car and rev while standing still.. a few months later I was allowed to put it in gear and drive, of course under supervision.. and yeah I still think it is super simple and easy to drive, maybe not fast, but to commute, very easy ... Also the petrol motor was super smooth if tuned right n in good condition.. you could hardly hear it ticking on idle.. and the exhaust note amazing, again, several forms of tuning there too .. also the Autocar drag race had a tuned Amby against stock Fiat.. not fair.

[@HaridevV]

Our first car was the Fiat 118NE. So spacious and looked so fine!

[@ravichouhan6373]

🔥Old is gold Nice video 😊👌 What is old is New