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Classic Maruti Enthusiast drive 2022 image gallery
Autocar India's own SS80 Maruti 800 was among the oldest of the lot. The event saw the rare Zen Carbon and Steel models, along with standard five-door iterations. Mr Pheroze Mehta, at 85, is a proud owner of the three-door Zen Steel and a few first-gen Maruti SS80 800s. The second-generation 800 (SB308) was launched just three years after the SS80. The Maruti 800 was the first made-in-India car to get disc brakes, FWD, floorshift gears, bucket seats and a plastic moulded dashboard. The rugged Gypsy was first launched in India in 1985 and still has a cult following among off-road enthusiasts. The first Maruti 800 was sold for just Rs 47,500 back in 1984. Some of the SB308s in the event had rare paint shades. Two first-gen Maruti 800s standing besides the three-door Zen. Some participants attended the event with their tastefully modded rides. The first Baleno for India was a sedan, and was also briefly available as an estate (Baleno Altura). The event also saw participation from our furry friends. Maruti enthusiasts having a gala time with their prized possessions. This Zen Steel has been custom painted in "Nardo Grey" shade by its owner Abdulla Fruitwala. Convoy of Maruti Suzuki cars on its way back post the drive. Over 53 classic Maruti models like the 800, Esteem, Gypsy and Zen participated in the event.