Father & son resuscitate a 1938 Mercedes Roadster

pdpyen · 10th April 2021, 11:45

Hello KPS, thank you for taking your time and bringing this fabulous craftsmanship to the entire world. A big shout out to those men / women involved in this restoration. Clearly, the work being done on this legacy is tremendous!

shashanka · 12th May 2022, 16:45

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Originally Posted by KPS

The Mercedes 170V Roadster is a jewel and most desirable of all 170V.....KPS

Whar a splendid thread, KPS! Being a "probashi Bengali" and a late arrival in Kolkata it is soul food to know that this craft is alive and well in Bengal.

KPS · 19th March 2024, 17:31

The car is slowly coming together. Cannot wait to see the completed car.

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Cheers

KPS

KPS · 21st March 2024, 06:42

The complete picture shows the lines are forming well

KPS · 12th July 2024, 10:25

The car is getting ready for paint

The lines are looking good

The hood frame is fixed

So what is the choice of colour, White with Black fenders or Strawberry with Red fenders?

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Cheers

KPS

michellrikot · 18th July 2024, 04:38

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Originally Posted by shashanka

Whar a splendid thread, KPS! Being a "probashi Bengali" and a late arrival in Kolkata it is soul food to know that this craft is alive and well in Bengal.

As someone who frequents Bengal, more specifically Kharagpur, and I can say for sure that there are only more such tzimmes there.

shashanka · 19th July 2024, 07:23

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Originally Posted by michellrikot

As someone who frequents Bengal, more specifically Kharagpur, and I can say for sure that there are only more such tzimmes there.

Aah! - wonderful to know that! My connection with Kharagpur is like that blink of an eye - a couple of months in '69 when I joined the IIT there. A little while later (with wiser and elder heads prevailing) I was packed off to DMET, Kolkata, whose results were also declared at the time.

Now after retirement, in Kolkata, we hope to do some exploring around Bengal. In keeping with our earlier jaunts in and around Naukuchiatal, Uttaranchal.

KPS · 29th August 2024, 18:12

Glad to see that car is mechanically sound now! Seen on the roads of Kolkata!

Roy Jr. checks out the car in the compound!

Already having a blast

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The car shows its beautiful rear!

Sr. Roy proudly on the wheel

Back on the roads after many many years!

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Congratulations to the Father & Son for their dedication to bring this car back to life.

Cheers

KPS

10th April 2021, 11:45	#31
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KPS Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,774 Thanked: 11,650 Times View My Garage	Re: Father & son resuscitate a 1938 Mercedes Roadster The car is getting ready for paint The lines are looking good The hood frame is fixed So what is the choice of colour, White with Black fenders or Strawberry with Red fenders? Cheers KPS
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29th August 2024, 18:12	#38
KPS Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,774 Thanked: 11,650 Times View My Garage	Re: Father & son resuscitate a 1938 Mercedes Roadster Glad to see that car is mechanically sound now! Seen on the roads of Kolkata! Roy Jr. checks out the car in the compound! Already having a blast The car shows its beautiful rear! Sr. Roy proudly on the wheel Back on the roads after many many years! Congratulations to the Father & Son for their dedication to bring this car back to life. Cheers KPS
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