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

sgchaudhuri · 11th November 2009, 03:01

Hi! These a are pictures of some amazing classics that are slowly rusting in my friends garage! I know how you must be feeling when you read this, but to everyones dismay, there is nothing that can be done as far as there cars are concerned! I have BEGGED my friend a 1000times to sell them to me, but apparently these cars have been in their family for generations and everyone has a lot of emotional attachment towards them, though no one does anything to maintain them (except the austin, which is in working condition!!!) and as far as I know them, no one will! Team BHP has a very appropriate 'expression' for a situation like this, it looks like

and an even better one

Have a look and feel my pain!

wasif · 11th November 2009, 10:10

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Originally Posted by sgchaudhuri

I came across a couple of really nice cars parked but uncared for in my friends garage! The family is NOT ready to let them go as they have strong emotional ties with them! I have tried convincing my friend who in turn has tried convincing her family, but so far my efforts have ended in vain! I hope someday I'll get my hands on these babies!

What is the black convertible in teh last picture . Looks to be under restoration in a garage. The radiator is very distinctive of a certain make.

Also what is the red car that is barely visible on the left.

Please do post some further pictures of the Ponton Merc.

karlosdeville · 11th November 2009, 10:23

Thanks for sharing, if there are more, keep 'em comin!

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Originally Posted by wasif

What is the black convertible in teh last picture . Looks to be under restoration in a garage. The radiator is very distinctive of a certain make.

That is a Crossley, a car often seen in Calcutta events.

wasif · 11th November 2009, 12:52

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Thanks for sharing, if there are more, keep 'em comin!

That is a Crossley, a car often seen in Calcutta events.

And the red one on its side ????

IndrojitSircar · 11th November 2009, 13:58

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Originally Posted by sgchaudhuri

Hi! These a are pictures of some amazing classics that are slowly rusting in my friends garage! I know how you must be feeling when you read this, but to everyones dismay, there is nothing that can be done as far as there cars are concerned! I have BEGGED my friend a 1000times to sell them to me, but apparently these cars have been in their family for generations and everyone has a lot of emotional attachment towards them, though no one does anything to maintain them (except the austin, which is in working condition!!!) and as far as I know them, no one will! Team BHP has a very appropriate 'expression' for a situation like this, it looks like

and an even better one

Have a look and feel my pain!

Well seems to be a small world.I had seen this car this year in june when i was down in calcutta and my father had requested them to seel the car if possible and not let it just be lying like that and rott away.But he said he cannot say anything about it because its a family car and has been there for years and would have to ask his uncles about the cars who never want to sell them.

predatorwheelz · 11th November 2009, 14:20

Hi sgchaudhuri, welcome to Tbhp. Finding vintage enthusiasts from Kolkata is becoming hard(er) on this forum

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While on the subject of sympathy, check out these cars rusting away in various corners of the city.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vintag...-scrapped.html

sgchaudhuri · 11th November 2009, 17:22

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Originally Posted by predatorwheelz

Hi sgchaudhuri, welcome to Tbhp. Finding vintage enthusiasts from Kolkata is becoming hard(er) on this forum

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While on the subject of sympathy, check out these cars rusting away in various corners of the city.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vintag...-scrapped.html

Hey Thanks for the warm welcome predatorwheelz! have seen the thread that you are talking about! I am a regular visitor to that thread! I'd like to meet you and like minded others in Calcutta! So could you please send me you number thru PM?

sgchaudhuri · 11th November 2009, 17:33

This is a Car (Austin I think) I spotted in a Trivandum Scrap yard!!! The interiors are in pretty bad shape! The original steering has been replaced with that of a contessa, but the fellow still is qouting 1Lac for it! Didn't think it was worth it though my dad was willing to haul it till Calcutta if he quoted a good price!
Sorry guys for the ill framed pictures, the owner of the garage stopped me from taking anymore pictures! Have a look!

sgchaudhuri · 11th November 2009, 17:45

This Merc 190 I spotted was near a Korean restaurant near H.A.L ( Bangalore) seems to be in a pretty good condition! Didn't Find out who the owner was though! Let me know if any of you have any info!

predatorwheelz · 11th November 2009, 18:12

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Originally Posted by sgchaudhuri

This is a Car (Austin I think) I spotted in a Trivandum Scrap yard!!!

Hi dude. Have sent you a PM as asked for

. The car in the picture is an Austin A60 Cambridge.

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Originally Posted by sgchaudhuri

This Merc 190 I spotted was near a Korean restaurant near H.A.L ( Bangalore) seems to be in a pretty good condition! Didn't Find out who the owner was though! Let me know if any of you have any info!

These vehicles have been discussed in this very thread many moons ago. But still, keep up the good work. Looking forward to many more contributions from you.

Stanher · 11th November 2009, 20:10

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Originally Posted by sgchaudhuri

This Merc 190 I spotted was near a Korean restaurant near H.A.L ( Bangalore) seems to be in a pretty good condition! Didn't Find out who the owner was though! Let me know if any of you have any info!

As mentioend, someone from Bangalore had posted pics. of these 2 cars (the Merc. and the Standard Herald beside it- no pics. you took of the latter btw??) earlier. They are said to have belonged to some govt. organisation.

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Hi dude. Have sent you a PM as asked for

. The car in the picture is an Austin A60 Cambridge.

No babu moshai, its not!

This is a Morris Oxford series VI, you can make out by the front grille, although it sure can be easily confused with the Cambridge A60, as they both shared the same design. I remember ajay99 mentioning that the engine of this car had been changed or something, and that it went for scrap ultimately.

amit V8 · 13th November 2009, 01:10

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Originally Posted by sgchaudhuri

Hi! These a are pictures of some amazing classics that are slowly rusting in my friends garage!

welcome to tbhp.
where are the cars lying??

IndrojitSircar · 13th November 2009, 01:51

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Originally Posted by amit V8

welcome to tbhp.
where are the cars lying??

These cars are not for sale though the owner is very well know to my father.These cars are in middleton street vardhan market side second or the third house on the left.You'll go in and see these cars parked on the left hand side.

sgchaudhuri · 13th November 2009, 05:41

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Originally Posted by IndrojitSircar

These cars are not for sale though the owner is very well know to my father.These cars are in middleton street vardhan market side second or the third house on the left.You'll go in and see these cars parked on the left hand side.

Yes Indrojit you are right! The cars belong to the Gooptu's!

SA7VA5 · 13th November 2009, 11:03

...I can understand the owners Gooptu or whoever locked the Benz and the Herald but just wondering why did he lock the Concrete Mixer with it??

11th November 2009, 03:01	#2461
sgchaudhuri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calcutta/Bengal Posts: 88 Thanked: 94 Times View My Garage	Classics Rusting in Calcutta!!! Hi! These a are pictures of some amazing classics that are slowly rusting in my friends garage! I know how you must be feeling when you read this, but to everyones dismay, there is nothing that can be done as far as there cars are concerned! I have BEGGED my friend a 1000times to sell them to me, but apparently these cars have been in their family for generations and everyone has a lot of emotional attachment towards them, though no one does anything to maintain them (except the austin, which is in working condition!!!) and as far as I know them, no one will! Team BHP has a very appropriate 'expression' for a situation like this, it looks like and an even better one Have a look and feel my pain! Attached Thumbnails
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11th November 2009, 14:20	#2466
predatorwheelz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Delhi/Kolkata Posts: 1,728 Thanked: 2,147 Times View My Garage	Hi sgchaudhuri, welcome to Tbhp. Finding vintage enthusiasts from Kolkata is becoming hard(er) on this forum . While on the subject of sympathy, check out these cars rusting away in various corners of the city. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vintag...-scrapped.html
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11th November 2009, 17:33	#2468
sgchaudhuri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calcutta/Bengal Posts: 88 Thanked: 94 Times View My Garage	Classic in Trivandum This is a Car (Austin I think) I spotted in a Trivandum Scrap yard!!! The interiors are in pretty bad shape! The original steering has been replaced with that of a contessa, but the fellow still is qouting 1Lac for it! Didn't think it was worth it though my dad was willing to haul it till Calcutta if he quoted a good price! Sorry guys for the ill framed pictures, the owner of the garage stopped me from taking anymore pictures! Have a look! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by sgchaudhuri : 11th November 2009 at 17:50. Reason: Pictures weren't showing!
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11th November 2009, 17:45	#2469
sgchaudhuri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calcutta/Bengal Posts: 88 Thanked: 94 Times View My Garage	Here's a merc I spotted in Bangalore! This Merc 190 I spotted was near a Korean restaurant near H.A.L ( Bangalore) seems to be in a pretty good condition! Didn't Find out who the owner was though! Let me know if any of you have any info! Attached Thumbnails
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13th November 2009, 11:03	#2475
SA7VA5 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DELHI Posts: 297 Thanked: 154 Times	...I can understand the owners Gooptu or whoever locked the Benz and the Herald but just wondering why did he lock the Concrete Mixer with it??
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