Cost of classic cars when new? Pics of invoices included

karlosdeville · 31st August 2021, 17:45

In November 1923 the Morris Cowley was advertised at Rs. 5,150 in Bombay.

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Would this be the 'Bullnose' model?

karlosdeville · 1st September 2021, 14:12

June 30, 1909, a list of second hand cars for sale in Bombay

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travancore · 2nd September 2021, 19:37

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In November 1923 the Morris Cowley was advertised at Rs. 5,150 in Bombay.

Surprising they were the "Sole" agents for a brand like Morris.

karlosdeville · 3rd September 2021, 18:14

This article appeared on the 11th of August, 1950, talking about a 15% import duty reduction. Revised prices are listed for Hillman Minx, Austin, Vauxhall and Standard Vanguard.

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karlosdeville · 28th October 2021, 20:09

In 1990, a Bajaj Cub scooter retailed for Rs. 12,810 all inclusive in Kerala.

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karlosdeville · 8th November 2021, 11:51

In 1932 this well equipped Plymouth Saloon would retail for Rs. 4,950

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karlosdeville · 9th November 2021, 11:42

In 1985 the Zundapp Enfield Explorer cost just under Rs. 8,100 in Goa. Dealers were Auto Guides.
Apologies but I forget the source of this image at the moment.

karlosdeville · 10th November 2021, 17:34

In November 1927 Douglas motorcycles were advertised with prices starting at Rs. 780 for the Type EW Magneto Model, while the Electric Model was Rs. 875. A sidecar would cost Rs. 355 more.

The larger Type OC model cost Rs. 1,400, plus Rs. 425 for a sidecar.

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karlosdeville · 19th November 2021, 13:59

In 1988 a Luna TFR plus cost Rs. 5375.42 in Gujarat

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karlosdeville · 25th November 2021, 12:38

In 1990 in Goa, a new white LML Vespa scooter cost Rs. 15,598.

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karlosdeville · 2nd December 2021, 18:51

A 1948 diary entry tells us the cost breakup of a new Austin A40 Devon

Price of car - Rs. 8,675
Sales Tax - Rs. 407
Road Tax - Rs. 70
Insurance - Rs. 195
Total - Rs. 9,347

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CeeBeeR · 2nd December 2021, 19:00

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In 1990, a Bajaj Cub scooter retailed for Rs. 12,810 all inclusive in Kerala.

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Nice post. A small correction, Devanand Automobiles as shown in the images is in Gulbarga (now named Kalaburagi) which is my hometown and is in Karnataka, not Kerala.

vigsom · 2nd December 2021, 20:14

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In 1988 a Luna TFR plus cost Rs. 5375.42

I remember that the Luna Super cost ₹5,706 on road in 1988 in TN. We bought a Luna Double Plus the same year from CSD for ₹4,800. Registration and first year road tax was some ₹100 extra.

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In 1990, a Bajaj Cub scooter retailed for Rs. 12,810 all inclusive

I remember that the Bajaj Super cost ₹18,352 and the Chetak ₹19,201 on road in Gujarat in 1993. By then LTT had kicked in.

karlosdeville · 8th January 2022, 18:01

In September 1955 a new Standard Ten was advertised at Rs. 9450 ex plant Madras.

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karlosdeville · 10th January 2022, 14:18

In June 1983 a new Vijai Super scooter with tools and spare wheel cost Rs. 9,546 inclusive of taxes and insurance.

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31st August 2021, 17:45	#166
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 12,143 Thanked: 18,964 Times View My Garage	Re: Cost of classic cars when new? Pics of invoices included In November 1923 the Morris Cowley was advertised at Rs. 5,150 in Bombay. Would this be the 'Bullnose' model?
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1st September 2021, 14:12	#167
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 12,143 Thanked: 18,964 Times View My Garage	Re: Cost of classic cars when new? Pics of invoices included June 30, 1909, a list of second hand cars for sale in Bombay
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3rd September 2021, 18:14	#169
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 12,143 Thanked: 18,964 Times View My Garage	Re: Cost of classic cars when new? Pics of invoices included This article appeared on the 11th of August, 1950, talking about a 15% import duty reduction. Revised prices are listed for Hillman Minx, Austin, Vauxhall and Standard Vanguard.
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28th October 2021, 20:09	#170
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 12,143 Thanked: 18,964 Times View My Garage	Re: Cost of classic cars when new? Pics of invoices included In 1990, a Bajaj Cub scooter retailed for Rs. 12,810 all inclusive in Kerala.
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8th November 2021, 11:51	#171
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 12,143 Thanked: 18,964 Times View My Garage	Re: Cost of classic cars when new? Pics of invoices included In 1932 this well equipped Plymouth Saloon would retail for Rs. 4,950
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9th November 2021, 11:42	#172
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 12,143 Thanked: 18,964 Times View My Garage	Re: Cost of classic cars when new? Pics of invoices included In 1985 the Zundapp Enfield Explorer cost just under Rs. 8,100 in Goa. Dealers were Auto Guides. Apologies but I forget the source of this image at the moment.
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10th November 2021, 17:34	#173
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 12,143 Thanked: 18,964 Times View My Garage	Re: Cost of classic cars when new? Pics of invoices included In November 1927 Douglas motorcycles were advertised with prices starting at Rs. 780 for the Type EW Magneto Model, while the Electric Model was Rs. 875. A sidecar would cost Rs. 355 more. The larger Type OC model cost Rs. 1,400, plus Rs. 425 for a sidecar.
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19th November 2021, 13:59	#174
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 12,143 Thanked: 18,964 Times View My Garage	Re: Cost of classic cars when new? Pics of invoices included In 1988 a Luna TFR plus cost Rs. 5375.42 in Gujarat
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25th November 2021, 12:38	#175
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 12,143 Thanked: 18,964 Times View My Garage	Re: Cost of classic cars when new? Pics of invoices included In 1990 in Goa, a new white LML Vespa scooter cost Rs. 15,598.
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2nd December 2021, 18:51	#176
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 12,143 Thanked: 18,964 Times View My Garage	Re: Cost of classic cars when new? Pics of invoices included A 1948 diary entry tells us the cost breakup of a new Austin A40 Devon Price of car - Rs. 8,675 Sales Tax - Rs. 407 Road Tax - Rs. 70 Insurance - Rs. 195 Total - Rs. 9,347
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8th January 2022, 18:01	#179
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 12,143 Thanked: 18,964 Times View My Garage	Re: Cost of classic cars when new? Pics of invoices included In September 1955 a new Standard Ten was advertised at Rs. 9450 ex plant Madras.
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10th January 2022, 14:18	#180
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 12,143 Thanked: 18,964 Times View My Garage	Re: Cost of classic cars when new? Pics of invoices included In June 1983 a new Vijai Super scooter with tools and spare wheel cost Rs. 9,546 inclusive of taxes and insurance.
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