These Three Famous Indian Actors Still Own Vintage Fiat Cars

For Indians, cars are not just a mode of transport. For many, they are actually part of the family. Many people have a soft corner for their cars, especially if it is their first car. There are many who still own cars like the Hindustan Ambassador, Contessa, or even vintage Fiat models. Here, we have a list of three legendary actors from India who are still in love with their Fiat cars.

Jackie Shroff

It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Jackie Shroff is one of the most underrated actors in Bollywood. He is known for his unique style of speaking, and people often call him ‘Dada’. Not many may know this, but Jackie Shroff is a car enthusiast. He has several expensive cars and SUVs in his garage. He even owns a custom-built Royal Enfield motorcycle.

In this article, we’ll be talking about his Fiat 1100. Just a few years ago, we came across a video where Jackie Shroff was seen driving a completely restored Fiat 1100. It is unclear whether this car has always been in Jackie’s garage or if he bought it and had it restored. His particular Fiat 1100 was seen in a lovely shade of silver with iconic whitewall tires. He was later seen leaving an event in the same car.

Dharmendra

The next Indian actor on the list is Dharmendra. The veteran actor is known for his roles in many classic Indian movies. A few years ago, Dharmendra shared a video and an image of a Fiat 1100 sedan. In his post, he mentioned that this was his first car, which he had bought back in 1960.

The actor even said that he had planned to become a taxi driver if his acting career didn’t go as planned. Dharmendra’s Fiat is also completely restored and is finished in a deep green shade with a copper tone for the bumpers, grille, and other elements. He mentioned that he bought the car for ₹18,000 — a significant amount of money at the time. He has no plans to sell it, as it was the first car he ever owned.

Rajinikanth

The last name on the list is the South Indian superstar Rajinikanth. He is one of those actors known for leading a humble and simple lifestyle, even after achieving massive popularity. We all know that he comes from a modest background.

He was often seen traveling in cars like the Toyota Innova. Only recently did he add vehicles like the BMW X7 luxury SUV to his garage. It was actually a gift from the producer of the movie Jailer after it became a huge success in theatres. Rajinikanth is also one of the few actors who still has his first car — a Fiat 1100. The car remains at his residence and is maintained in its original condition.

Fiat 1100

The Fiat 1100 was considered a status symbol by many families in India. It was powered by a 1,089cc four-cylinder petrol engine that generated 36 bhp, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. This car was especially popular in Mumbai and was used as a taxi for decades.