Pics: Vintage & Classic cars in India

Stanher · 6th July 2009, 09:44

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Originally Posted by harit

The blue & white car is a convertible Austin similar to Devon, it is a rare car in India, forgot its correct name, originally from Bombay.

Uh, is it Dorset by any chance?

wasif · 6th July 2009, 10:22

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Originally Posted by Stanher

Uh, is it Dorset by any chance?

The blue car is an A40 sports, a very low volume aluminium bodied two door convertible / roadster featuring the standard A40 mechanicals.

I saw this car with Dr. R prakash in Banglaore ages ago.

predatorwheelz · 6th July 2009, 10:43

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Originally Posted by wasif

The blue car is an A40 sports, a very low volume aluminium bodied two door convertible / roadster featuring the standard A40 mechanicals.

I saw this car with Dr. R prakash in Banglaore ages ago.

Yup, its an A40 Sports. Easy to identify among the plethora of A40 models and variants - as it is the only one that did not feature those overflared front fenders.

Also, the Dorset was the 2 door coupe version of the A40 Devon. There were no covertibles in the Devon/Dorset range.

wasif · 6th July 2009, 11:12

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Originally Posted by predatorwheelz

Yup, its an A40 Sports. Easy to identify among the plethora of A40 models and variants - as it is the only one that did not feature those overflared front fenders.

Also, the Dorset was the 2 door coupe version of the A40 Devon. There were no covertibles in the Devon/Dorset range.

The A40 Sports featured a grille that was unique to this car as is the styling. it could never be confused for any of the other A40 variants.

karlosdeville · 6th July 2009, 11:30

I remember the A40 sports cabrio well, it was even advertised for sale some years back - nay blue and white, I think Maharashtra regd. Didn't think it was the same car pictured earlier.

For everyones benefit, here is a brochure scan.

Pics: Vintage & Classic cars in India-austin20a4020sports202_jpg.jpg

Austin A40 Brochure / Austin A40 Sports 2.jpg

karlosdeville · 6th July 2009, 11:48

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Originally Posted by harit

Indeed, and more so as she appears to be a coupe.
Would have looked lovely next to your bug, and would pull more birds and their droppings than a Padmini

Well, it would have looked nicer next to a post 67 Bug. And with my current state of finances and scarcity of good mechanics, I'm happier with my Padmini

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Originally Posted by harit

When Karl googles, he types in "Indian Vintage Car Models". And lo behold other beauties pop up too. And he managed to find both in one pic! And someone watching him will find his endeavour perfectly innocent

I wish those ladies would step to the side - they're blocking the view of the topless beauties that interest me more!

kasli · 14th July 2009, 00:28

really the beemer was for that price .. bad decision

karlosdeville · 15th July 2009, 18:30

I came across this website of the Punjab Heritage Motoring Club.

Punjab Heritage Motoring Club - Home

Some nice images of their events can be found here.

karlosdeville · 17th July 2009, 14:34

Some nice images (including some classics at an event in North India) can be found here

Vintage Cars - SantaBanta Forums

manishalive · 17th July 2009, 16:16

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Some nice images (including some classics at an event in North India) can be found here

Vintage Cars - SantaBanta Forums

he he the site has been blocked by my company

Sujith1100 · 20th July 2009, 01:29

there are real great and running vintage cars in bangalore, all are members of the Karnataka Vintage Car Club and also the Bangalore Vintage Car Club......
Most of the cars shown in this thread are Vijay Mallaya's !

harit · 20th July 2009, 14:30

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Originally Posted by manishalive

he he the site has been blocked by my company

Sorry, I did not quite understand this post. Because I have been able to see the thread in Vintage Cars - SantaBanta Forums .
There are some cars in India pictured, but also many forign based cars which have very nice colour combinations, could be used for reference when painting your cars.

Cheers harit

vintagepoint5 · 20th July 2009, 14:39

What I understand that Manishalive accessing the internet from his office, where some site were blocked by proxy server, so he cannot open this site. If he goes out and try somewhere else, it can be open.

manishalive · 20th July 2009, 15:16

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Originally Posted by vintagepoint5

What I understand that Manishalive accessing the internet from his office, where some site were blocked by proxy server, so he cannot open this site. If he goes out and try somewhere else, it can be open.

Ya man you got it right, I was able to view form the same laptop @ home.

karlosdeville · 21st July 2009, 11:20

Came across this stylish Studebaker (discussed earlier on the forum) here

IMGP0934 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

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karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 12,017 Thanked: 18,427 Times View My Garage	I remember the A40 sports cabrio well, it was even advertised for sale some years back - nay blue and white, I think Maharashtra regd. Didn't think it was the same car pictured earlier. For everyones benefit, here is a brochure scan. Austin A40 Brochure / Austin A40 Sports 2.jpg
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kasli Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: BOMBAY Posts: 1,821 Thanked: 2,005 Times	really the beemer was for that price .. bad decision
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karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 12,017 Thanked: 18,427 Times View My Garage	I came across this website of the Punjab Heritage Motoring Club. Punjab Heritage Motoring Club - Home Some nice images of their events can be found here.
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karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 12,017 Thanked: 18,427 Times View My Garage	Some nice images (including some classics at an event in North India) can be found here Vintage Cars - SantaBanta Forums
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Sujith1100 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BANGalore Posts: 729 Thanked: 21 Times	Fiat 1100 Club, Bangalore there are real great and running vintage cars in bangalore, all are members of the Karnataka Vintage Car Club and also the Bangalore Vintage Car Club...... Most of the cars shown in this thread are Vijay Mallaya's !
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vintagepoint5 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jeddah/Hyd Posts: 421 Thanked: 64 Times View My Garage	Originally Posted by manishalive What I understand that Manishalive accessing the internet from his office, where some site were blocked by proxy server, so he cannot open this site. If he goes out and try somewhere else, it can be open.
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karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 12,017 Thanked: 18,427 Times View My Garage	Came across this stylish Studebaker (discussed earlier on the forum) here IMGP0934 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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