Pics: Imports gathering dust in India

Cyrus43 · 31st January 2008, 23:56

Nitin · 1st February 2008, 01:11

Doesn't the Corolla have a crash bar from the Maruti Omni ? Looks like it still runs fine. Of course, brake lights are missing,and overall in a bad state.

AMATMO · 1st February 2008, 10:55

its looks a bit like the bull bar from tata sumo to me.its really sad such such cars make it only if they are maintained throughout otherwise there is no point in restoring them

karlosdeville · 1st February 2008, 11:07

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Originally Posted by CYRUS43

Are my eyes playing tricks on me or is that a dirty rusted carrier?!

AMATMO · 1st February 2008, 11:43

wasent the boot sufficeint?..a carrier!!

the car hasnt started rusting yet has it?
i hope it reaches right hands before that

mercs of this period happen to be my favorite

the latest mercs (i mean the E class) dont have this appeal, the new s and c class are much better then the mercs of period 1996-2005

Cyrus43 · 1st February 2008, 15:01

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Are my eyes playing tricks on me or is that a dirty rusted carrier?!

yes that is a dirty rusted carrier.

that is an s class isnt it..man this is just sad..and you know the worst part..both these cars are owned by a parsi fellow..shame on him..

moralfibre · 2nd February 2008, 01:16

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Are my eyes playing tricks on me or is that a dirty rusted carrier?!

Karl this a LHD na? Our Gogi(ji) also has a similar one right? Is it also a 300D?

V-16 · 2nd February 2008, 02:20

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Originally Posted by moralfibre

Karl this a LHD na? Our Gogi(ji) also has a similar one right? Is it also a 300D?

Kirryaji, this is indeed a LHD and is a W126 300SD which was an American spec 300D with a turbo charger, This was the same engine used in the W123 300 turbo diesel. The body is similar to my W126 300SEL which is a RHD and the engine is similar to my W123 300D LHD.
thank youji

JayD · 2nd February 2008, 16:21

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Originally Posted by CYRUS43

here are some more in mumbai..andheri

Sad to see such a beauty in this state, And he hasn't even colsed the front window!!!! Wonder how much of the interior is left!

Jayabusa · 2nd February 2008, 17:48

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Originally Posted by CYRUS43

I think the owner of this car is justified in not using this car anymore. Even if it's restored it'll look very old fashioned and weird on the road with those lines. The cars of this kind belonging to this particular generation have served their owners loyally when they had to. As of today it's practical to either own the cars of recent generations(for use) or vintage/classic cars (as part of a collection).

blueoyster · 6th February 2008, 09:12

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A VW Rabbit in Rajkot (Gondal Rd).

Sports a 'Diesel' badge on the rear. Couldnt make out if that part was an add-on, but the lettering looks similar to the font used for 'Rabbit'

NIce find bro can we have some more pics ??

krazydriver84 · 6th February 2008, 11:08

hey does anybdy know if this car is up for grabs,
Would love to try my hand at restoring it... would look superb with whitewall tires, metallic blue body coloour... chrome...and 13" falken on alloys.

V-16 · 7th February 2008, 01:27

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Originally Posted by krazydriver84

hey does anybdy know if this car is up for grabs,
Would love to try my hand at restoring it... would look superb with whitewall tires, metallic blue body coloour... chrome...and 13" falken on alloys.

There is a diesel one in Bombay (type-I) for grabs if you are interested.

Ram · 7th February 2008, 02:48

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Originally Posted by V-16

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Originally Posted by krazydriver84

hey does anybdy know if this car is up for grabs,
Would love to try my hand at restoring it... would look superb with whitewall tires, metallic blue body coloour... chrome...and 13" falken on alloys.

There is a diesel one in Bombay (type-I) for grabs if you are interested.

Won't he need permission from Mickey Mouse first?

V-16 · 7th February 2008, 17:24

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Won't he need permission from Mickey Mouse first?

Welcommen Ram from Germany. Mickey has long left the house and the golf is looking for a new owner with lots of money to buy and restoer her.

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Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Doesn't the Corolla have a crash bar from the Maruti Omni ? Looks like it still runs fine. Of course, brake lights are missing,and overall in a bad state.
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AMATMO Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore\GOA Posts: 1,456 Thanked: 7 Times	its looks a bit like the bull bar from tata sumo to me.its really sad such such cars make it only if they are maintained throughout otherwise there is no point in restoring them
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AMATMO Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore\GOA Posts: 1,456 Thanked: 7 Times	wasent the boot sufficeint?..a carrier!! the car hasnt started rusting yet has it? i hope it reaches right hands before that mercs of this period happen to be my favorite the latest mercs (i mean the E class) dont have this appeal, the new s and c class are much better then the mercs of period 1996-2005
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krazydriver84 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kolkata + Gurgaon Posts: 428 Thanked: 44 Times View My Garage	hey does anybdy know if this car is up for grabs, Would love to try my hand at restoring it... would look superb with whitewall tires, metallic blue body coloour... chrome...and 13" falken on alloys.
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