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Here are pictures of a stunning late fifties Merc 300 in India. The ivory 300 should be early fifties (51 0r 52). I have limited knowledge of Mercs:) Enjoy the pics
thanks for posting the pic DKG this is the one i was talking of,just couldnt remember its black or dark blue
This is indeed a later example, a design I never cared much for somehow. Styling is a bit too fussy for me.
The ivory car is probably 55-56. A friend has a similar example, a 56, purchased new. They were nicknamed Adenauer after the erstwhile Mayor of Berlin who used one.
The Singhania family has a similar cabriolet, that used to be in Pune for ages with the mechanic and then at their bungalow, making for quite a sight to see, standing majestically in the drive way of the equally majestic J K House. Would occassionally see her on the road, and at a few Pune rallies. She was a neat light blue back then.
The car is now a regular at Bombay events, albeit in a much harsher deep red.
Hyderabad had a lovely green RHD 300 convertible sedan, now in the Sanghi collection.
Mr Bhogilal has two - both look complete but the paintwork........
In the late 80's, there was one in Bangalore - parked in the very space where that grey Ferrari is or at least that TN BMW 5 series
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In the late 80's, there was one in Bangalore
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Was it green too? If so its the Hyderabad car which was in Bangalore for a while and from there to Indore.
Great pics, guys!! But my favourite has to be the 300S two-door cabriolet..... one of the most beautiful Mercs. Isnt there one in India? I remember it being featured in an article....
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Was it green too? If so its the Hyderabad car which was in Bangalore for a while and from there to Indore.
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It was, and it was an AP reg version. A Landaulette if I recall
Karl - That red convertible, any idea where it was done up?
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Hyderabad had a lovely green RHD 300 convertible sedan, now in the Sanghi collection.
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Is this the car? Ajit Xoticars to the rescue.
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Mr Bhogilal has two - both look complete but the paintwork.
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I also remember his 300SC, ex Sikkim. Ridiculously low milage. Maroon car right? Also see pic of other car from Bhogilal thread.
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Karl - That red convertible, any idea where it was done up?
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It was maintained by Mr Setna at Apex Motors in Pune for ages. I dont know where its been going now after Apex shut shop.
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I also remember his 300SC, ex Sikkim. Ridiculously low milage. Maroon car right? Also see pic of other car from Bhogilal thread.
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This is the car I remember reading about. A BSM article, methinks.
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Is this the car?
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Yes sir that's the one. APY 10 was bought new by Raja Rameshwar Rao of Wanaparthy samasthan in the erstwhile Hyderabad state.
WOW! Mercs of this period are truly a work of art! But sadly, they lost the plot in the "heckflosse" era!
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Yes sir that's the one. APY 10 was bought new by Raja Rameshwar Rao of Wanaparthy samasthan in the erstwhile Hyderabad state.
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And the same one that sat in Bangalore, doing nothing - not even a polish! I would have bought but I had yet to start work!
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