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Originally Posted by anjan_c2007
(Post 3509305)
This is an Austin Princess, a premium model from Austin, that was known for its affordable cars. This model had a wooden dashboard, that used to be well crafted like many premium cars. |
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Originally Posted by ajay99
(Post 3509315)
Was this coach built by Vandenplaz? |
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Originally Posted by anjan_c2007
(Post 3509355)
Yes, it was indeed coachwork by Vanden Plas, that was a fully owned subsidiary of M/s Austin Motor Company by 1947. Austin went under the BMC umbrella by 1952. The car featured in the picture posted by ariesonu is of a Austin Sheerline A 125. |
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Originally Posted by SS-Traveller
(Post 3445347)
...this photo, taken sometime in the mid-1950s... |
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Originally Posted by karlosdeville
(Post 3445461)
Thanks for sharing - do you know the significance of the car? |
| Para I “Wanderer” is the only automobile of Germany which was assembled by Auto Union in the beginning of the year 1930, just as the famous Audi & BMW that had created much craze in Japan. One of these cars had run on the streets of Bengal bearing upon the history. According to Mr Shishir, it was perhaps 1936 or 1937 year model and the number was BLA 7167 and this has not been replaced in his memory yet. Mr Shishir said this after being photographed. Para II I got to know afterwards that British authorities had probably understood my role correctly. I was caught a year after my uncle had escaped and unfortunately was quarantined in a hospital for a long time because of typhoid. Had I not been ill with typhoid, I would have been sent straight to the Red Fort. Para III Ten days had already past until the people of Calcutta were informed about the incident. Hindustan Standard Newspaper dated 27th January 1941 reported this. Para IV Yesterday afternoon, family informed the police that Subhash Chandra Bose was missing according to the announcement. Subhash Chandra Bose was released on parole for religious services and was allowed to lead his daily life by secluding himself in one room of his residence. |
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Originally Posted by kasli
(Post 3525031)
While walking to shed the extra pounds bumped into a rather original and clean 47 Mercury sedan |
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Originally Posted by kasli
(Post 3525031)
bumped into a rather original and clean 47 Mercury sedan |
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Originally Posted by Stanher
(Post 3525089)
Nice 'fancy' number too! :) |
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Originally Posted by FINTAIL
(Post 3525807)
It is interesting to note that the car has period Castingwalla plates, apart from the fancy number, that is BMX/8585, which could correspond to the first half of 1947. |
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Originally Posted by karlosdeville
(Post 3525816)
How does one conclude that its the first half of 1947? |
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Originally Posted by FINTAIL
(Post 3525839)
Note, that I did use the word "could". In 1947, the "BMX" series was right at its fag end, as is evident. Also, in the very same year, the "BMY" series was introduced. Quite a few "BMY" cars were registered in 1947 itself. "BMY/7797" was a 1947ish ex Bombay Pontiac, which made its way to London, GB, in 1948. "BMX/8998" is a Packard 46-47 Clipper, which would've been registered, in maybe the June of '47? (Maybe Kasli can confirm?). "BMY/50XX" Maybe 5040, I'm not very sure, is a grey 1947 Dodge in Pune, which I had seen 'bout 6 years ago. Most "BMZ" registered cars seem to be from mid-late 1948. So, merely going by observation, the "BMX" series would've ended in mid/late (?) 1947. |
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Originally Posted by v12
(Post 3544063)
Seen this car on Marine Drive last week. Can someone identify the car? Austin? |
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