Mr Saravanan's
Companion has been in his family's ownership since new
Mr Saravanan writes from
India:
Our family owns
the Blue Standard Companion found in the photo sent by Mr.
Shivakumar.
The original
colour was green and was bought from Union Motors Madras.
The car was bought
by my father T.M. Parameswaran a Doctor, Surgeon and
Professor by profession in the year 1962.
The car has been
in the family since then, still fascinating every one.
The car is in top
condition even today capable of doing long trips with top
speed of 65 mph.(104 Kmph).
It cruises well
without trouble and climbs hill with ease.
The Space
available in Companion is huge and it is our family favourite
for hauling all the family odd luggage's on trips.
The car is now
being used for short trips only even though it can do
marathon.
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Space.
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Reliable engine
with adequate power.
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Height of car,
13" wheel, higher ground clearance
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Height of seats.
(sitting position and easy ingress)
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Hydraulic clutch
and brakes.
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Fuel tank with
ample reserve capacity, fuel cock with close, main and reserve
positions.
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Trip meter
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Comfortable
bucket seats in front.
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Floor shift
gears
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Fuel efficiency.
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Large
comfortable steering.
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Well placed
spare tyre with easy access.
The car if
produced today with same dimensions but with latest engine,
transmission would succeed.
By look Renault
Kangoo is similar to a Standard Companion in my opinion.
Continue your good
work. Do write on Standard Cars.
