Cost of classic cars when new? Pics of invoices included

karlosdeville · 18th March 2023, 10:07

In 1988 the IND Suzuki AX100 bike sold for Rs. 16,747 in Tuticorin.

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A list of accessories and their cost is also shared.

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karlosdeville · 19th March 2023, 13:28

A February 1995 invoice for the Hindustan Ambassador Nova Deluxe. Price was Rs. 1,98,511.

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karlosdeville · 27th March 2023, 20:37

In 1988 Susee Auto were dealers for Bajaj in Madurai, and the cost of an M80 was Rs. 8,682.87 all inclusive.

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karlosdeville · 30th March 2023, 20:13

A 1949 list of prices for trucks, vans and bikes sold in India.

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A Harley Davidson with side car cost Rs. 4,800, an AJS 350 was Rs. 2,700, while the 500cc bike cost Rs. 2,800.

Interestingly note the Standard Vanguard (Phase 1) advertised at Rs. 8,950, in primer only!

karlosdeville · 1st April 2023, 18:52

A list of prices of cars sold in India in 1952, from the Autocar India September 1999 issue. Model listed include Austin, Ford, Hillman, Hindustan, Rover, Morris, Singer, Standard, Vauxhall, Fiat, Renault, Chevrolet, Dodge, DeSoto, Hudson, Mercury, Plymouth, Pontiac and Studebaker.

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karlosdeville · 2nd April 2023, 15:23

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Came across this invoice from 1966 for a Royal Enfield Bullet

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In 1974 you could buy a new Royal Enfield Bullet for Rs. 6,938.20
The dealer was The Pioneer Cycle House in Madurai.

Another Enfield Bullet invoice, this time from 1986. The cost was Rs. 18,700 in Bokaro Steel City. Dealer was Sandeep Auto Company.

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karlosdeville · 10th April 2023, 14:55

Detailed invoices for a 1968 Royal Enfield Sherpa. Cost was Rs. 3,801.20, including accessories

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karlosdeville · 15th April 2023, 16:03

A 1966 invoice for a Rajdoot 175 motorcycle

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Cost was Rs. 3,384.30 in Bharatpur.

karlosdeville · 16th April 2023, 18:01

In December 1995 this Premier Padmini S1 Executive sold for Rs. 2,36,998 in Madras via dealers Sundaram Motors.

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karlosdeville · 2nd May 2023, 12:18

A 1986 invoice for a Suvega moped, the cost is listed as Rs. 4,938.05 in Pondicherry including taxes.

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karlosdeville · 29th May 2023, 10:03

A January 1969 invoice for a Hindustan Ambassador Mark II, in S Green colour (Silverpine green / Sea green?). Dealers were Delhi Motor & Cycle Co. and the cost was Rs. 19,807.81 including Rs. 40 for number plates.

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karlosdeville · 29th May 2023, 11:38

An October 1974 invoice for an 'R Green' Bajaj 150 Scooter from Delhi dealers Sikand & Co. The cost was Rs. 4099.93, and don't miss the declaration that the buyer hadn't bought a scooter in the last two years.

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karlosdeville · 17th June 2023, 09:48

A Hillman Minx brochure from Coronation Motors in Ahmedabad. The price is mentioned as Rs. 11,390, Ahmedabad showroom delivery, plus sales tax.

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karlosdeville · 18th June 2023, 17:46

Garware Motors Limited, dealers of Riley and Jaguar cars, offered the range of models with prices as under. Interestingly even in 1950 the prices are advertised in GBP.

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manishalive · 21st June 2023, 12:20

1964 Fiat 1100 purchase invoice was shared by Ramesh Rajanna on Old Bangalore Facebook group

18th March 2023, 10:07	#211
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 the IND Suzuki AX100 bike sold for Rs. 16,747 in Tuticorin. A list of accessories and their cost is also shared.
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19th March 2023, 13:28	#212
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 February 1995 invoice for the Hindustan Ambassador Nova Deluxe. Price was Rs. 1,98,511.
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27th March 2023, 20:37	#213
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 Susee Auto were dealers for Bajaj in Madurai, and the cost of an M80 was Rs. 8,682.87 all inclusive.
	(2) Thanks

30th March 2023, 20:13	#214
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 1949 list of prices for trucks, vans and bikes sold in India. A Harley Davidson with side car cost Rs. 4,800, an AJS 350 was Rs. 2,700, while the 500cc bike cost Rs. 2,800. Interestingly note the Standard Vanguard (Phase 1) advertised at Rs. 8,950, in primer only!
	(3) Thanks

1st April 2023, 18:52	#215
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 list of prices of cars sold in India in 1952, from the Autocar India September 1999 issue. Model listed include Austin, Ford, Hillman, Hindustan, Rover, Morris, Singer, Standard, Vauxhall, Fiat, Renault, Chevrolet, Dodge, DeSoto, Hudson, Mercury, Plymouth, Pontiac and Studebaker.
	(2) Thanks

10th April 2023, 14:55	#217
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 12,143 Thanked: 18,964 Times View My Garage	Detailed invoices for a 1968 Royal Enfield Sherpa. Cost was Rs. 3,801.20, including accessories
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15th April 2023, 16:03	#218
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 1966 invoice for a Rajdoot 175 motorcycle Cost was Rs. 3,384.30 in Bharatpur.
	(4) Thanks

16th April 2023, 18:01	#219
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 December 1995 this Premier Padmini S1 Executive sold for Rs. 2,36,998 in Madras via dealers Sundaram Motors.
	(3) Thanks

2nd May 2023, 12:18	#220
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 1986 invoice for a Suvega moped, the cost is listed as Rs. 4,938.05 in Pondicherry including taxes.
	(3) Thanks

29th May 2023, 10:03	#221
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 January 1969 invoice for a Hindustan Ambassador Mark II, in S Green colour (Silverpine green / Sea green?). Dealers were Delhi Motor & Cycle Co. and the cost was Rs. 19,807.81 including Rs. 40 for number plates.
	(4) Thanks

29th May 2023, 11:38	#222
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 An October 1974 invoice for an 'R Green' Bajaj 150 Scooter from Delhi dealers Sikand & Co. The cost was Rs. 4099.93, and don't miss the declaration that the buyer hadn't bought a scooter in the last two years.
	(3) Thanks

17th June 2023, 09:48	#223
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 Hillman Minx brochure from Coronation Motors in Ahmedabad. The price is mentioned as Rs. 11,390, Ahmedabad showroom delivery, plus sales tax.
	(4) Thanks

18th June 2023, 17:46	#224
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 Garware Motors Limited, dealers of Riley and Jaguar cars, offered the range of models with prices as under. Interestingly even in 1950 the prices are advertised in GBP.
	(5) Thanks

21st June 2023, 12:20	#225
manishalive Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,555 Thanked: 1,144 Times	Re: Cost of classic cars when new? Pics of invoices included 1964 Fiat 1100 purchase invoice was shared by Ramesh Rajanna on Old Bangalore Facebook group
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