Pics: Vintage & Classic cars in India

GTO · 28th May 2009, 19:24

Spotted this 1928-1930 Model A Ford on my way to work earlier this week (Thanks to Karl for identifying). Friendly Parsi gentleman saw me taking pictures and drives up my window. "You going to post these pictures on Team-BHP? I visit the Vintage forum section to check out old beauties, including many from my garage (that are posted)!!" I replied back asking him to join up as a member, and complimented him on the immaculate condition in which he has maintained this car. Pat came the reply "I live for my cars. Make it a point to drive one to work everyday."

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wasif · 28th May 2009, 19:33

That is not fair. Such a beauty and you didn't pull the guy over and take proper pictures, what a shame !!!!

What garage does the guy own and what other cars does he have ?

karlosdeville · 29th May 2009, 10:12

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Originally Posted by wasif

What garage does the guy own and what other cars does he have ?

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Originally Posted by GTO

...Friendly Parsi gentleman saw me taking pictures and drives up my window....I live for my cars. Make it a point to drive one to work everyday."

If it is a friendly Parsi driving an immaculate classic to work everyday I assume it can only be Mr. H Cama. His eclectic collection includes RJB 9, ex Baswada 20HP Rolls and BMY 4944 Silver Wraith, BMF 6758 Mercedes 190SL which were all at the Cartier show. The really commendable part is that one car is driven to work everyday.

(I believe Mr. Cama owns a Model A hardtop (very rare) but Im not 100% sure about this cabrio, but it adds up

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Incidentally there is also another Model A Ford in a similar colour combination, also BYJ registered (marathi plate) belonging to Sameer Kadam in Bombay.

MustangMan · 29th May 2009, 12:27

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Originally Posted by Prabal

it was the subtle stylised 'P' logo of the design firm

'F' actually.

20char

Prabal · 30th May 2009, 10:48

Originally Posted by Prabal

it was the subtle stylised 'P' logo of the design firm

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Originally Posted by MustangMan

'F' actually.

20char

You're absolutely right MM, I erred!

V-16 · 30th May 2009, 15:35

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pradster · 30th May 2009, 23:11

Spotted a red spotless Triumph Spitfire 4 on friday in the CP area of New Delhi. Dont have any pictures to add here but I am sure the chaps here would have some bearings on where is the car and who it belongs to!

Cheers!

mohaan · 30th May 2009, 23:48

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Originally Posted by Stanher

Finally able to upload images thru imageshack again!

Here's a nice late 40s(?) Chevy Fleetmaster I saw in Madras. Pity bout those front sidelights & TATA tail-lamps at the rear though!

This a 1946 Chevrolet Fleetmaster - belonged to the late owner of Woodlands chain of hotels. It is still parked there. Mohaan

predatorwheelz · 10th June 2009, 16:40

A pretty rare Morris Minor Series MM 4 door convertible seen by a friend on his recent trip to Pondicherry. The car looks to be in very original condition. Number plate has not been blanked since pics were taken with permission. Note the unique registration number.

And before anyone asks, no, the car is not for sale!

harit · 10th June 2009, 17:06

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Originally Posted by predatorwheelz

A pretty rare Morris Minor Series MM 4 door convertible seen by a friend on his recent trip to Pondicherry. The car looks to be in very original condition. Number plate has not been blanked since pics were taken with permission. Note the unique registration number.

And before anyone asks, no, the car is not for sale!

Hi, it is a 2 door, perhaps 4 seater. P is a regular Pondicherry registration, there are several cars still existing with such registration.
There is a Mercedes 180 Ponton in Bangalore and I think a Caddy in Dharmastala.

V-16 · 10th June 2009, 18:15

You mean two door. There were no four door morris convertibles that i am aware of in this body

Of course a typo.

I just saw a pristine black coloured one in Mumbai the other day

predatorwheelz · 10th June 2009, 18:30

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Originally Posted by V-16

You mean two door. There were no four door morris convertibles that i am aware of in this body

Of course a typo.

Yes sir, it is a typo. Of course I meant 2 door.

Another observation. This looks like a 50-51 model, going by the fact that its MM but not a lowlight.

V-16 · 10th June 2009, 20:56

Yup. Surely Ankit. Its a Tiger then. More desirable and more pep. I somehow like the looks of the low light but alas none came with the Tiger engine. I do know a friend who has planted a Tiger engine into a lowlight convertible. Boy, does she move.

karlosdeville · 11th June 2009, 09:50

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Originally Posted by V-16

Yup. Surely Ankit. Its a Tiger then. More desirable and more pep.

I doubt it is a Tiger, they had a different front end. Grille had only horizontal slats.

predatorwheelz · 11th June 2009, 11:41

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Originally Posted by V-16

Yup. Surely Ankit. Its a Tiger then. More desirable and more pep. I somehow like the looks of the low light but alas none came with the Tiger engine. I do know a friend who has planted a Tiger engine into a lowlight convertible. Boy, does she move.

I doubt that its a Tiger, Gogi Bhai. I think the Tiger engine only made it into Series II minor onwards. Series MM did not have any Tigers.

And BTW, my name is ANIKET!

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I doubt it is a Tiger, they had a different front end. Grille had only horizontal slats.

Considering that the Tiger engine only came Series II onwards, and so did the horizontal grille, you're right Karl.

However, the Series MM continued with that cheesegrater grille even after it was made into a highlight (tiger or no tiger!). Here's a pic for proof:

28th May 2009, 19:24	#466
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,255 Thanked: 306,906 Times View My Garage	Spotted this 1928-1930 Model A Ford on my way to work earlier this week (Thanks to Karl for identifying). Friendly Parsi gentleman saw me taking pictures and drives up my window. "You going to post these pictures on Team-BHP? I visit the Vintage forum section to check out old beauties, including many from my garage (that are posted)!!" I replied back asking him to join up as a member, and complimented him on the immaculate condition in which he has maintained this car. Pat came the reply "I live for my cars. Make it a point to drive one to work everyday."
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28th May 2009, 19:33	#467
wasif Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Abu Dhabi (for now) Posts: 2,957 Thanked: 414 Times	That is not fair. Such a beauty and you didn't pull the guy over and take proper pictures, what a shame !!!! What garage does the guy own and what other cars does he have ?
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30th May 2009, 15:35	#471
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 951 Times View My Garage	Here you are.
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30th May 2009, 23:11	#472
pradster BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 292 Thanked: 16 Times	Spotted a red spotless Triumph Spitfire 4 on friday in the CP area of New Delhi. Dont have any pictures to add here but I am sure the chaps here would have some bearings on where is the car and who it belongs to! Cheers!
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predatorwheelz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Delhi/Kolkata Posts: 1,723 Thanked: 1,996 Times View My Garage	Pondi Minor A pretty rare Morris Minor Series MM 4 door convertible seen by a friend on his recent trip to Pondicherry. The car looks to be in very original condition. Number plate has not been blanked since pics were taken with permission. Note the unique registration number. And before anyone asks, no, the car is not for sale! Attached Thumbnails
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V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 951 Times View My Garage	You mean two door. There were no four door morris convertibles that i am aware of in this body Of course a typo. I just saw a pristine black coloured one in Mumbai the other day
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10th June 2009, 20:56	#478
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 951 Times View My Garage	Yup. Surely Ankit. Its a Tiger then. More desirable and more pep. I somehow like the looks of the low light but alas none came with the Tiger engine. I do know a friend who has planted a Tiger engine into a lowlight convertible. Boy, does she move.
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