A whole generation of young men and boys has committed their life to driving around Indian cities, taking pictures of rare and exotic cars, and uploading them to Instagram.
They identify as automobile spotters, and believe it or not, they have a sizable following, much like the paparazzi in India who inform the public of what is occurring with our favourite celebs. In reality, it is a legitimate full-time profession for some of these folks.
While you’ll see plenty of Lamborghinis and Ferraris in every tier I city, there are a few vehicles that are truly extremely difficult to come across. Sincerity says that the day you see one of these on the road is a special day for you. So much so that a lottery ticket can actually result in a win.
Let’s Have a Look at 13 Stunning Rare Cars In India.
1. Bugatti Veyron
Oh, yes, India does possess a Bugatti Veyron. We actually have two or three, the 16.4 Grand Sport is one of them. One has been seen in Mumbai and one has been seen in Hyderabad. There is one in Delhi as well, but many spotters think it is a test-drive unit that is transferred across the nation and the Middle East for potential purchasers to try out.
2. Honda Civic Type R
One could wonder what makes a Honda so remarkable that it is included on this list. Well, we only have one unit in India as of the middle of 2019. Since Honda doesn’t officially sell the Type-R model in India, a doctor from Chennai took the most recent Honda Civic and had it appropriately modified to meet Type-R requirements.
3. The Hindustan Veer
Hindustan Motors received the notoriety it had to endure in the Indian market thanks to the name Ambassador. And HM did all it could to maximise the Ambassadors’ legacy. One such desperate manoeuvre included the Hindustan Veer, which was the ridiculous pick-up version of the Hindustan Ambassador.
Yes, you heard correctly.
The Hindustan Veer was a pick-up truck that was originally an Ambassador until the B pillar, at which point it began to take on characteristics of a pick-up truck. The car was initially offered in West Bengal before being made available throughout the rest of India.
4. Hindustan Trekker
The Hindustan Trekker was Hindustan Motors’ take on a people transporter and another uncommon vehicle. But the fact that it was constructed using Ambassador spare pieces gave it a really distinctive quality.
The HM Trekker, which had a ladder-on-frame chassis and an engine from the Ambassador, had front indicators, headlamps, and a utilitarian appearance. The Trekker eventually disappeared from the market and was hard to come by.
5. The Reva-i Electric
The electric vehicle phenomena no longer seem novel in light of the current buzz surrounding them. However, there was a time when electric vehicles were viewed as being unrealistic for the retail markets and futuristic. But the Reva-i changed everything and was the first electric vehicle to enter the Indian market.
The business that produced the Reva 1 was Maini, which Mahindra eventually acquired. The Reva electric was a great city automobile with a capacity for two people. The Reva too rapidly became an uncommon discovery, though, as a result of a lack of market support for the environment and the affordability of larger vehicles.
6. Fiat Abarth 500
A fun small automobile for Indian roads is the Fiat Abarth 500, a sporty little hatchback. People who have driven it on our roads will attest to its speed and manoeuvrability, saying it is unlike any other automobile they have ever driven.
It actually has the effect of a Maruti 800 running on steroids. We have roughly 10 units in India across Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Mumbai.
7. Chevrolet Camaro
Although the Chevy Camaro is one of the more affordable muscle cars to import in India, it is still a very uncommon vehicle. There are just 3 Camaros in India as of mid-2019, one of which being the ZL1 model. While the other one was observed in Ludhiana, the ZL1 was seen in Chennai. Mumbai is home to one more.
8. Tesla Model X
There are reportedly just 4 Tesla Model X cars in India, and Riteish Deshmukh is one of the proud owners of the vehicle that many believe will transform the way cars are made in the future. These Teslas are primarily found in Mumbai.
9. Rover Montego
The Rover Montego is an extremely uncommon car that is frequently referred to as India’s first luxury sedan. When the car was first introduced in 1991, it was offered as a sedan and a station waggon. Sipani Automobiles, an underdog, produced the car. The Montego was a promising vehicle, but it was cancelled in 1995, making it very difficult to find now.
10. Sipani Badal
Do you recall the yellow, three-wheeled vehicle that our beloved Mr Bean occasionally tipped over? That was the well-known Reliant Robin. Its Indian adaptation, however, was the Sipani Badal. The Badal was made by Sipani Automobiles and featured a 198cc engine.
11. McLaren 720S
It’s already uncommon to see a McLaren in India, and seeing a 720s is even more unusual. The vehicle is an absolute speed demon and, believe us when we say this, is superior to any Italian exotic, including a Ferrari or Lamborghini in the same price range. Additionally, because only 400 units of the 720S were produced for the entire world, India owning three of them is somewhat of an accomplishment for us.
12. The Nissan Jonga
The Nissan Patrol was rebadged as the Nissan Jonga, a very uncommon SUV that was sold all over the world. The Indian Army was the first consumer of the Jonga. It was made available to people in 1996 as well. However, only 100 Jonga were produced before the business stopped making them in 1999 because demand was too low for it to generate a sizable profit.
13. Mahindra Voyager
There weren’t many MPVs that enjoyed sustained popularity in the Indian market in 1997. However, Mahindra attempted to change the dynamic by rebranding the Mitsubishi Delica as the Mahindra Voyager. The Voyager was a high-end MPV with a 2.5-liter diesel engine from Peugeot that could produce 70 HP.
Although the Maruti Suzuki Omni was significantly less expensive than the opulent Voyager, which was then priced as high as Rs 5 lakhs, the Voyager nevertheless failed in the face of fierce competition. So, we don’t think you’ll find one on Indian roads right now.