Rust In Pieces... Pics of Disintegrating Classic & Vintage Cars

SuperSelect · 8th January 2009, 21:10

Question: Why is this fiat multi-coloured ?!? Or does this lady paint her in bits and pieces as she desires ? Quite an Objet D'Art I must say.

Cyrus43 · 9th January 2009, 00:59

The car was originally Blue. Then it was Painted Red in a very haphazard way i presume. I Remember the car being Blue when i was really young. My cycle walah is just down the road so i used to regularly travel that road. The car hasent moved since ages now. Its a very sad story...
I think the same family also owns a 118NE which was recently painted Maroonish Red form white! The car is in excellent condition..or so it appears!

deepclutch · 9th January 2009, 04:01

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Originally Posted by crazybiker46

This Standard herald has been parked here for sometime

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just checked through MVDKerala - Home (SPY?)

amazing thing is tax paid until 2005?
Standard Herald Mark 11 05-Aug-1967

Subodh Nath · 9th January 2009, 15:30

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Originally Posted by RohuRulz

Just saw this car in an Industrial Estate on my way to Vakola.
Is it an Austin Cambridge??

I dont think this is Austin cambridge it is Peugeot 404
Subodh Nath

Stanher · 11th January 2009, 11:57

'saw this 4-door splitscreen Morris Minor languishing in a repair garage yesterday. I was told that the car's been there for years...it used to be lying in their shed, then moved out here recently, which explains the inflated tyres.

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I was told it belonged to a lawyer who kept it lying in the same state until this mechanic bought it off him, claiming that he'd restore and use it. But he too did nothing with it!

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And the car's sadly falling apart since, a real pity as it seems to be what was a very original car! Note the original hubcaps with the 'M' inscribed on them- rarely seen minors with these still intact!

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I was told he's interested in selling it, quoting 1 lac for it! Interested, anyone??

sunilgee · 11th January 2009, 21:18

Here's another Morris Minor in a garage at Mysore

rjvora_2000 · 12th January 2009, 10:50

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Originally Posted by sunilgee

Here's another Morris Minor in a garage at Mysore

This one is in too bad condition. Tail lamp is look to be from auto rixa, side light's are also wrongly placed. - Over all look's bad in shape.

Stanher · 12th January 2009, 10:56

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Originally Posted by rjvora_2000

This one is in too bad condition. Tail lamp is look to be from auto rixa, side light's are also wrongly placed. - Over all look's bad in shape.

Not to mention the fiat door handles...and that petrol tank flap!

fx45 · 12th January 2009, 17:29

those reverse lamps also look like Fiat/ AMby's

hotstuff · 12th January 2009, 18:21

I have been noticing these two ladies rusting in peace on Wind-Tunnel road, Off old Airport road, Bangalore. [Close to the gate of the HP office campus]. They have been there atleast since 2001, initially there were no gates for this shed, which have been added sometime later.

Not sure if the Standard is in a condition worth restoring, the Mercedes definitely seems to be in a decent condition. Hoping that a fellow Bhpian will lead a rescue mission to free these two old damsels...

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karlosdeville · 12th January 2009, 21:32

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Originally Posted by hotstuff

Not sure if the Standard is in a condition worth restoring, the Mercedes definitely seems to be in a decent condition. Hoping that a fellow Bhpian will lead a rescue mission to free these two old damsels...

Both cars evoke a lot of interest from me, but for varied reasons. Can you get us some more pictures of the cars, especially the Herald? It appears pretty special. Further comment on seeing more pics.

Stanher · 12th January 2009, 23:00

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Both cars evoke a lot of interest from me, but for varied reasons. Can you get us some more pictures of the cars, especially the Herald? It appears pretty special. Further comment on seeing more pics.

It sure does! If you mean the headlamp panels, as I do, then yes it could be one of those rare mk3 companions!!
And if it can be bought, this time, I'm not letting it go!

bluestraveller · 12th January 2009, 23:09

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Originally Posted by hotstuff

I have been noticing these two ladies rusting in peace on Wind-Tunnel road, Off old Airport road, Bangalore. [Close to the gate of the HP office campus]. They have been there atleast since 2001, initially there were no gates for this shed, which have been added sometime later.

Not sure if the Standard is in a condition worth restoring, the Mercedes definitely seems to be in a decent condition. Hoping that a fellow Bhpian will lead a rescue mission to free these two old damsels...

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Spitfire · 12th January 2009, 23:14

Both the above are government vehicles. I went and inquired(I stay right behind this place). They have been lying there because the original office shifted to a new place and the cars were left back.

What angles do you guys want pics from?

Stanher · 13th January 2009, 00:32

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

What angles do you guys want pics from?

How about atleast the side of the herald?

'first time I'm hearing of a herald being used by the government though! Its apparent they eventually didn't like it and so left it in this state!

8th January 2009, 21:10	#1801
SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 248 Times View My Garage	Question: Why is this fiat multi-coloured ?!? Or does this lady paint her in bits and pieces as she desires ? Quite an Objet D'Art I must say.
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9th January 2009, 00:59	#1802
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 223 Times View My Garage	The car was originally Blue. Then it was Painted Red in a very haphazard way i presume. I Remember the car being Blue when i was really young. My cycle walah is just down the road so i used to regularly travel that road. The car hasent moved since ages now. Its a very sad story... I think the same family also owns a 118NE which was recently painted Maroonish Red form white! The car is in excellent condition..or so it appears!
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11th January 2009, 11:57	#1805
Stanher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 6,491 Thanked: 2,091 Times View My Garage	'saw this 4-door splitscreen Morris Minor languishing in a repair garage yesterday. I was told that the car's been there for years...it used to be lying in their shed, then moved out here recently, which explains the inflated tyres. I was told it belonged to a lawyer who kept it lying in the same state until this mechanic bought it off him, claiming that he'd restore and use it. But he too did nothing with it! And the car's sadly falling apart since, a real pity as it seems to be what was a very original car! Note the original hubcaps with the 'M' inscribed on them- rarely seen minors with these still intact! I was told he's interested in selling it, quoting 1 lac for it! Interested, anyone?? Last edited by Stanher : 11th January 2009 at 11:58.
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11th January 2009, 21:18	#1806
sunilgee BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kochi Posts: 86 Thanked: 34 Times	Another Morris Minor Here's another Morris Minor in a garage at Mysore Attached Thumbnails
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12th January 2009, 17:29	#1809
fx45 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,823 Thanked: 386 Times	those reverse lamps also look like Fiat/ AMby's
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12th January 2009, 18:21	#1810
hotstuff BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Campus @ IIMA ! Posts: 368 Thanked: 120 Times	Rusting in their cage... I have been noticing these two ladies rusting in peace on Wind-Tunnel road, Off old Airport road, Bangalore. [Close to the gate of the HP office campus]. They have been there atleast since 2001, initially there were no gates for this shed, which have been added sometime later. Not sure if the Standard is in a condition worth restoring, the Mercedes definitely seems to be in a decent condition. Hoping that a fellow Bhpian will lead a rescue mission to free these two old damsels...
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12th January 2009, 23:14	#1814
Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,313 Thanked: 777 Times	Both the above are government vehicles. I went and inquired(I stay right behind this place). They have been lying there because the original office shifted to a new place and the cars were left back. What angles do you guys want pics from?
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