You can find the swankiest of cars in the garages of the super-rich. This is not a new trend but has been going on from time immemorial. That is exactly why when you look at Ratan Tata cars collection, you will know that the top industrialist and philanthropist has always had a top of the class choice of wheels. Proof – this 1978 Buick Skylark which is now on sale again.
Buick once held the prime position in the automobile industry and its makes were the choice of most of the upper class in the society. Tata being no exception, had bought himself a Skylark at the time. Four decades on and the car still looks just as desirable as ever!
It can be safely said that the vintage has been perfectly maintained by the present owner through the years. As per a post recently put up by the owner, the car has now been priced at Rs 14 lakh with no negotiations whatsoever.
Buick Skylark SR once owned by Ratan Tata. (Image: Facebook/ Salman Vora)
As for the car in question, only the wheels of the Skylark seem to be aftermarket. Apart from that, the stock paint scheme and car parts without any deterioration hint at the perfect maintenance of the vehicle over the years.
For those unaware, the Skylark served as a symbolic vehicle of the rich at its time and made its appearance in countless English movies and shows. The Goodbye Girl, My Cousin Vinny, The Allnighter, King Kung Fu are just some that showcased the car in all its glory.
The one on sale now though, is a bit more special than the lot as it carries the name of Ratan Tata as one of the proud owners of the vehicle. So if you have an extra Rs 14 lakh to shell out and would love to own something that Ratan Tata once did, now is your chance!
Now that is about the old makes, but there is an increasing list of celebrities now shifting to an electric drive-train and hence driving top of the line electric cars. Here is a look at some of them.