For MS Dhoni, the car is a
natural attraction. The former Indian captain lives in a property that spreads
over 7 acres of land in Ranchi. Amidst the huge farm, flora and fauna of his
property sits his stunning glass-walled garage, which stores his bikes and
cars, and his abode. The property is huge enough for Dhoni to take his cars for
a ride, and since he is a collector and hits you as someone who has a taste for
finer things in life, the vintage Land Rover is pretty much a natural fit to
him and his car collection.
MS Dhoni bought a vintage Land
Rover Series III from an auction that happened at Big Boy Toyz. But that Land
Rover was not always like that, it was restored by The Classic Garage. The SUV
is 52-year old and it was in a rough shape. Below are some of the images before
and after the restoration of the Land Rover.
The garage received this 1974
Land Rover three years ago, and it took two years to restore it. All body
panels were removed from the chassis and inspected for rust, and then the
rusted panels were replaced with new ones. A complete mechanical overhaul was
also carried out.
Along with replacing the grille
and the front lights, the outside rear view mirrors were also replaced. On the
SUV, we can still see original number plates, but they have been cleaned,
polished and repainted.
Finished in a yellow paint job
with a white roof, the Land Rover Series 3 is a beautiful restoration.
Approximately 4,40,000 Series 3 Land Rovers were produced from 1971 to 1985.
Because this Land Rover was powered
by a diesel engine, The Classic Garage sold it because they feared the cops
might seize it because old diesel vehicles are not allowed on public roads in
many cities. This vehicle is powered by a 2.25-litre, four-cylinder diesel
engine that is all original.
Due to the fact that it is the
station wagon version of Series 3, the restored Land Rover is quite rare. The
front of the vehicle has a circular headlamp, running lamps, and turn signals,
as well as a square grille. Besides the steel bumper, the spare tyre has been
installed on the bonnet.
MS Dhoni also has other vintage
cars in his possession. He owns two American muscle cars, the Pontiac Firebird
TransAm and a 1969 Ford Mustang. Additionally, he owns a Nissan Patrol or Jonga
pick-up truck. In addition to the Rolls Royce Silver Wraith, Dhoni owns classic
motorcycles including a Yamaha RD350 and a BSA Goldstar.
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