Ratan Tata's Preferred Cars For Commute Over The Years

- Ratan Tata believes in Tata cars and has always been a user of them
- A Ferrari California is among his prized possessions
- He recently sold a swanky yesteryear Buick from his private collection
Ratan Tata is one of the most influential people in modern India and has always been a favourite of the masses owing to his humble demeanour and his staunch business practices. One would imagine a man of his stature to ride on royal wheels all the time but while that's true sometimes, other times, he can be seen driving around in modest vehicles as well. Here's a look at his preferred cars for his commute over the years.
Buick Skylark

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Car aficionados always have a special place in their hearts for muscle cars and the same applies to Ratan Tata who had purchased a 1978 Buick Skylark back in the day. Unfortunately, he sold the old school beast recently for unmentioned reasons.
Mercedes Benz E-Class W124

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For the longest of time, Mr. Tata has preferred to travel in his Mercedes Benz E-Class W124, which was the first passenger car officially sold in India by the German car manufacturer.
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Land Rover Freelander

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This one was in his garage even before Tata had acquired Land Rover. The car is still remembered as one of the most loved 4WD vehicles around the world.
Tata Indigo Marina

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Tata-made vehicles line up his garage as well, but the Tata Indigo Marina had a special place in it as it was apparently his preferred car for travelling around with his dogs.
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Tata Nano

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The man who gave India the world's cheapest car still keeps one in his garage, right beside his Ferrari and Maserati. The famous vehicle was introduced in 2008 and revolutionized car ownership in the country.
Honda Civic

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Ratan Tata has often been spotted driving his white Honda Civic. One might be surprised since that's a competitor's car, but the fact that Tata didn't have a proper sedan in its lineup for the longest of time does explain things a bit.
Cadillac XLR

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Among the most iconic cars made in the United States, the Cadillac XLR is an exquisite machine. Its presence in Ratan Tata's garage isn't a surprise given the businessman's penchant for mean machines.
Ferrari California

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The red Ferrari California in Ratan Tata's garage is one of his prized possessions. The streets of North Mumbai are often lit on fire by this machine, which he prefers driving himself.
Jaguar F-Type S

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A reminder of Jaguar's historic Tata Motors era, the F-Type S will perhaps remain in his garage for his entire lifetime. The car is known for its 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine and is convertible in nature.
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Maserati Quattroporte

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Another Italian beast roaring in Ratan Tata's garage is the Maserati Quattroporte, a luxury sedan that's one more sign of his unique taste in cars.
It seems a new set of wheels is almost always on the mind of Ratan Tata. What do you think will be the next addition to his collection?
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