This Maruti 800 SS80 Has Been Beautifully Restored To Its Original Condition

There are probably only a few other cars in India that have a richer historical significance than the Maruti 800. The company launched the first generation of this model, SS80, back in 1983, and even today these first-generation models are a hit. Many people are paying premiums to get this car today, and recently we came across a beautifully restored Maruti 800 SS80 online. This particular car has been completely restored to perfection, and it looks immaculate.

My beautiful 1985 Maruti 800 SS80.
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The pictures of this particular Maruti SS80 have been shared on Reddit. We can note that the user has shared pictures of this beautiful-looking Powder Blue-colored Maruti 800 SS80. The condition of the car seems mint, as there are no visible dents or scratches. Even the plastic trims, steel wheels, and other parts appear to be in perfect condition.

Maruti 800 SS80 Restoration Details

In the post, the owner of this particular Maruti 800 SS80 revealed that he bought this iconic hatchback back in 2022. He stated that he bought it from a used car dealer, following which he has been continuously working on this car to make it as perfect and original as he can.

The owner has also highlighted that it still runs flawlessly and has only very little original mileage. He stated that this car was mostly part of a collector’s collection; hence, it only has 36,000 km on the odometer. This car was very scarcely driven on the road. He added that for this reason, he is thinking of doing a road trip with this car.

As mentioned, from the images we can note that the car has been restored to look completely original. It gets the iconic horizontal slat grille with the Maruti 800 badging, the Powder Blue-colored exterior, and black bumper protectors. The interior, however, has been upgraded with black and white leather seats, and it looks beautiful.

Current Market of the Original Maruti SS80

One of the automotive enthusiasts asked the owner of this particular Maruti 800 SS80 a question regarding the availability and pricing of parts. He asked him how hard it is to source parts for this vehicle. To this, the owner replied, “Most of the parts that the SS80 came with were continued to be used in the later iterations of the same car. It definitely went through a design upgrade when the SB308 came out.”

He added, “However, the mechanical parts within the engine remained the same. In this year, it is indeed arduous to procure cabin fittings and other external body parts. On the other side, engine parts are easily available from third-party copy makers. You’d really have to look hard to find genuine Japan-made parts for the car. It is also selling at a high premium.”

The owner then gave his opinions on the driving experience of this hatchback and stated that it is still great. He explained that the maximum speed is around 80 km/h, and this car comes with no air conditioner. Apart from this one drawback, he highlighted that it is a very fun-to-drive vehicle.

Following this, he talks about the current market pricing of this car. He states that Maruti SS80s in mint condition are currently priced at around Rs 2.5-3 lakhs. He highlights that these prices are for restored/stock condition. On the other hand, a modified one can go for Rs 1.5-2 lakhs to the right buyer. The owner stated that anything over 3 lakhs is slightly on the higher side.

Maruti 800 SS80

The Maruti 800 SS80 came equipped with a 796-cc, 3-cylinder petrol engine. This tiny engine generated 39.5 PS and 59 Nm of peak torque. Originally, the Maruti 800 was priced at Rs 48,000. Maruti used to offer the hatchback in three variants: Standard, AC, and Deluxe. It did not come with power windows, power steering, or even a music system in the lower variant.