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

karlosdeville · 18th April 2009, 13:17

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Originally Posted by harit

I received these pics of this car from an old collector who could not remember anything, what and where. Perhaps someone can identify and knows more. He told me that this was lying in Bihar/UP. Looks very interesting, what say?

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Originally Posted by Stanher

Harit: The steering wheel spokes look odd to me- are they originally bent that way, or is it because the image got distored on apparently being resized to fit?

This is an image I have of a Packard from Hyderabad, the dashboards appear identical, including the lovely art-deco steering wheel. Perhaps DKG can shed more light?

harit · 18th April 2009, 13:47

This is another abandoned car. No idea about where, when or what. Maybe someone recognizes this.
This is what we mean when we say that a car has been run into the ground!

Again no cheers, when we see cars which are run into the ground like this!

harit

amit V8 · 19th April 2009, 01:07

i'm speechless.

wasif · 19th April 2009, 09:41

How can people let something like this happen ??

Its a 6 cylinder OHV engine with suicide rear doors and sidemaounts.

Curious about its identity. Cant hazard a guess other than that it might be a Chrysler.

This is with reference to the car in the ground pictures.

Wasif

PS. BTW its strange how the Opal, Vauxhall, Unidentified car with a Packard like dash and the car in the ground all have the same colour

wasif · 19th April 2009, 09:49

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

This is an image I have of a Packard from Hyderabad, the dashboards appear identical, including the lovely art-deco steering wheel. Perhaps DKG can shed more light?

The steering and the gauges are similar but if you look closely the dash has a ashtray mounter center top which is not present on the Hyd Packard's dash.

Also the bonnet side louvres are very familiar, I am sure I know what car it is but cant put my finger on it now.

I am just speculating here but maybe it is a Chevy or Dodge.

Prabal · 19th April 2009, 10:22

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Originally Posted by harit

This is another abandoned car. No idea about where, when or what. Maybe someone recognizes this.
This is what we mean when we say that a car has been run into the ground!

Again no cheers, when we see cars which are run into the ground like this!

harit

This is/used to be a 1935/36 Chevy Master Deluxe.

the mole · 19th April 2009, 11:11

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Originally Posted by harit

This is another abandoned car. No idea about where, when or what. Maybe someone recognizes this.
This is what we mean when we say that a car has been run into the ground!
harit

But then there's always grounds up restoration, I am certainly looking forward to doing one grounds up job.

anish9000 · 20th April 2009, 12:08

Saw these cars at a gentlemen's house near howrah. All the cars were for sale.

wasif · 20th April 2009, 12:21

Hi Anish.

Thanks for the pictures below. In the third picture there is a willys / ford WW II jeep visible.

Do you have any pictures of this vehicle. Also is it a Willys or a Ford and does it have its petrol engine in it.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Regards

Wasif

anish9000 · 20th April 2009, 12:37

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Originally Posted by wasif

Hi Anish.

Thanks for the pictures below. In the third picture there is a willys / ford WW II jeep visible.

Do you have any pictures of this vehicle. Also is it a Willys or a Ford and does it have its petrol engine in it.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Regards

Wasif

Sorry but I do not have any info on the jeep or the Willys as I was not interested, but the owner does have dozens of old and new jeeps and engines.

girishpv · 20th April 2009, 12:44

What is that tiny (WBF5710) car next to the jeep ? Fiat ????

siddartha · 20th April 2009, 12:59

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Originally Posted by girishpv

What is that tiny (WBF5710) car next to the jeep ? Fiat ????

isnt that a renault?

girishpv · 20th April 2009, 13:03

Ohhh yeah, it is Renault.....thanks siddartha

harit · 20th April 2009, 13:30

About this lot of cars with a gentleman from Kolkotta. Well, the pick of the lot would be the Toyota, probably an early Landcruiser. I somehow do not fancy Jeep's.
The Renault is an R4, there are still some lying around the countryside. Large numbers came to India, brought by UNICEF and other UN organisations.
The white American sedan seems to be a Buick, it really looks sad. The other white American with a corner burried in sand seems to be a Dodge, 1952/54 and could even be a stationwagon.
Be careful, if any taxes are pending, it will be expensive to update in Kolkotta.

canonball · 20th April 2009, 14:57

Ya Harit the Landcruiser caught my eye as well that very paint scheme used to be popular with this car.

Anish is she diesel? probably not!

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harit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,035 Thanked: 3,294 Times	This is another abandoned car. No idea about where, when or what. Maybe someone recognizes this. This is what we mean when we say that a car has been run into the ground! Again no cheers, when we see cars which are run into the ground like this! harit Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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19th April 2009, 09:41	#1969
wasif Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Abu Dhabi (for now) Posts: 2,957 Thanked: 414 Times	How can people let something like this happen ?? Its a 6 cylinder OHV engine with suicide rear doors and sidemaounts. Curious about its identity. Cant hazard a guess other than that it might be a Chrysler. This is with reference to the car in the ground pictures. Wasif PS. BTW its strange how the Opal, Vauxhall, Unidentified car with a Packard like dash and the car in the ground all have the same colour
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20th April 2009, 12:08	#1973
anish9000 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 220 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	Saw these cars at a gentlemen's house near howrah. All the cars were for sale. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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20th April 2009, 12:21	#1974
wasif Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Abu Dhabi (for now) Posts: 2,957 Thanked: 414 Times	Hi Anish. Thanks for the pictures below. In the third picture there is a willys / ford WW II jeep visible. Do you have any pictures of this vehicle. Also is it a Willys or a Ford and does it have its petrol engine in it. Looking forward to hearing from you. Regards Wasif
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girishpv BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: IXE Posts: 575 Thanked: 90 Times View My Garage	What is that tiny (WBF5710) car next to the jeep ? Fiat ????
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20th April 2009, 13:03	#1978
girishpv BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: IXE Posts: 575 Thanked: 90 Times View My Garage	Ohhh yeah, it is Renault.....thanks siddartha
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20th April 2009, 13:30	#1979
harit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,035 Thanked: 3,294 Times	About this lot of cars with a gentleman from Kolkotta. Well, the pick of the lot would be the Toyota, probably an early Landcruiser. I somehow do not fancy Jeep's. The Renault is an R4, there are still some lying around the countryside. Large numbers came to India, brought by UNICEF and other UN organisations. The white American sedan seems to be a Buick, it really looks sad. The other white American with a corner burried in sand seems to be a Dodge, 1952/54 and could even be a stationwagon. Be careful, if any taxes are pending, it will be expensive to update in Kolkotta.
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20th April 2009, 14:57	#1980
canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 205 Times View My Garage	Ya Harit the Landcruiser caught my eye as well that very paint scheme used to be popular with this car. Anish is she diesel? probably not!
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