India, the seventh-largest country globally, is home to over 1.3 billion people. The auto market in India has come a long way since its humble beginnings. From motorcycles and bicycles to the latest automobiles, the country's cars market has seen a lot of progress in transportation. It is also home to some of the most exciting car manufacturers in the world. Globally makers such as Tata Motors, Mahindra, Mahindra, and JLR (the British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover) have been producing some of the most exciting cars in the world. These cars have been conquering sales charts and have been breaking records.

Over the past decade, many automobile manufacturers have launched and discontinued products on the Indian market. Many of these more popular models were eventually broken for various reasons, are now vanishing from the market, and are known as lost cars. Due to India's vastness, there might be cities or areas where a few automobiles are visible while absent from other regions. 

The following list includes majorly famous old cars that have become rare in most parts.

1. Honda city type Z: In 2000, when Honda City was first launched in India, it changed the market. The Type Z was a proper sedan with a straightforward and classy design. It became popular within a short period and captured the customers' attention. Despite being discontinued in 2003, it is still owned by several enthusiasts. 

2. Chevrolet Optra: Some of you may not remember the Chevy Optra Magnum, but those born in the 90s do. The Optra sedan came in a high-performance variant called the Magnum. Unfortunately, in addition to Optra, its performance variant - the Optra Magnum- also disappeared from the roads in addition to Optra.

3. Suzuki Kizashi: In India, Kizashi was Maruti Suzuki's flagship sedan and the most expensive one. The CBU, however, made it considerably more costly than the other vehicles in the segment. As a result, even though many Kizashi sedans remain with their owners, they are rare to see on the roads today.

4. Ford Ikon: A performance-oriented family sedan, the Ford Ikon was marketed as the "Josh" machine. Several engine options were available for the car, but the 1.6-liter ROCAM petrol engine was the most famous one. Driving the car was a joy due to its 91 Bhp engine and fun handling. Unfortunately, it is rare to see one of these cars on the Indian roads.

5. Mitsubishi lancer: Despite only being available in India for a short period, the Mitsubishi Lancer is still cherished by many enthusiasts who still own the car and keep it in perfect condition. Cedia and Invex are still used in India, but the Lancer has almost disappeared from Indian roads due to the more powerful upgrades offered to the Lancer.

6. Fiat Palio: In the Indian market, Fiat's Palio hatchback gained popularity, especially its 1.6-liter model. The Palio was India's first hatchback. It had good handling and a powerful engine, making it an enthusiast's dream. Before its discontinuation, it enjoyed a few years of good sales.

7. Hyundai Getz: In 2004, Hyundai introduced the Getz as a hot-hatchback with no tag. The car was equipped with a 1.5-liter diesel engine with a maximum horsepower of 110 and peak torque of 235. Many car enthusiasts still have it in their garages since it is a prevalent model.

8. Suzuki Grand Vitara: Launched in 2009, the flagship SUV failed to capture enough customers due to two main factors - the petrol engine and high price. It was a CBU product with a 2.4-liter petrol engine. However, limited buyers showed interest in this SUV, eventually withdrawing from the market.

9. Chevrolet Cruze: A modern version of the Optra Magnum, the Chevrolet Cruze was also called the diesel-rocket in its day. Powering the Cruze was a 2.0-liter diesel engine that produced 164 Bhp and 360 Nm of torque. This car was made for thrill-seekers; however, only a few are currently spotted on the Indian roads. 

Those mentioned above are a few of India's most amazing vintage cars. Even though they have lost their popularity and sales today, they were loved by the consumers with their whole hearts during their days. However, these models have become old cars because of the changes in market demand and the advancement of technology, especially in the automobile industry.