Last weekend we Lemons Rallied this 1959 Fiat 1100, badged as an Indian liscenced version the Premier Padmini. In spite of overheating issues, fuel delivery shortcomings, and general awfulness, she persevered over 900 miles, seven mountain passes (up to 12,095' elevation), and some ill-advised dirt roads, to beat out 19 other (newer cars) for the overall points win. We're happy to report that neither the exhaust leak, the suicide doors, nor the stubborn pull to the left under braking managed to kill us.
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