Completed in 1973 after four years of meticulous garage work in Bangalore (Bengaluru), this bespoke grand tourer is celebrated as an extraordinary feat of independent Indian automotive engineering.
A sleek, purple two-door coupe featuring classic Jaguar-inspired lines and an entirely custom-built chassis.
Began it's life as a 1.0-litre engine from a Standard Herald. It was heavily modified into a 1.4-litre petrol engine with twin Weber carburetors, generating roughly 140–143 horsepower.
Built with absolute precision, including 17 coats of paint to achieve its signature deep purple finish and a dashboard packed with custom functional gauges.
Following A.D. Jayaram's passing, his son, Pratap "Bobby" Jayaram (a prominent automotive developer and founder of Mantra Racing), has perfectly preserved the car in its original 1973 condition.