Standard cars in India

Stanher · 1st March 2008, 01:28

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Originally Posted by stampro

Which car is this one in Orissa?
Any photos?

Yes its in Bhuvaneswar. 'looks like the thread with itsp ics. in it wasnt merged properly with this.
here are the pics.:

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/239878-post1.html

stampro · 3rd March 2008, 06:54

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Originally Posted by Stanher

Stampro et al, did you spot any such Herlad taxi in any other old tamil films?

Well, Honestly no.Somehow Herald looks more sporty and classy to be a a taxi.Talking about movies I saw a song "Hey............ paranthu sellum sittukuruvi, parvaiyai thiruppu" in which a beautiful convertible herald pulls a vintage car (cannot identify) throughout the song.

A Vanguard runs as a taxi in "Saadhu Mirandal" movie.

Stanher · 3rd March 2008, 19:26

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Originally Posted by stampro

Well, Honestly no.Somehow Herald looks more sporty and classy to be a a taxi.

Which is why I also was surprised to see it as one!

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Talking about movies I saw a song "Hey............ paranthu sellum sittukuruvi, parvaiyai thiruppu" in which a beautiful convertible herald pulls a vintage car (cannot identify) throughout the song.

Thanks, will try to find it on youtube! What movie is this from btw? Also doyou know the name of the movie with this song "thallu vandi model ithu thalli vidunga". I'm told it has a red herald in it.

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A Vanguard runs as a taxi in "Saadhu Mirandal" movie.

Is it seen in any song in said movie?

esteem_lover · 3rd March 2008, 22:38

Old Indian movies are one way of seeing all those fantastic old cars in action. I still love the Herald, especially the companion model.

Stanher · 3rd March 2008, 23:45

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Old Indian movies are one way of seeing all those fantastic old cars in action. I still love the Herald, especially the companion model.

Uh, You mean the companion version of the 4-door Herald (mk3)??

Those were quite rare even when new, never seen any of those in movies (2-door Heralds of coruse plenty!) and I do not know of any on/off roads existing as of now.

I did come across one back in 2001, which I, with very great difficulty, had rescued from going to scrap & helped a friend buy.

karlosdeville · 4th March 2008, 21:01

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Originally Posted by Stanher

I did come across one back in 2001, which I, with very great difficulty, had rescued from going to scrap & helped a friend buy.

Tell us more about it. I havent heard the story in a long time. What is the current status on the car?

Stanher · 4th March 2008, 22:42

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Tell us more about it. I havent heard the story in a long time. What is the current status on the car?

Well I wish I could tell you more....but I harldy know more than you do!

He told me that he's going to set to restoring it, around August last year. 'havent been in touch with him since.

stampro · 5th March 2008, 07:16

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Originally Posted by Stanher

Which is why I also was surprised to see it as one!

Thanks, will try to find it on Youtube! What movie is this from btw? Also doyou know the name of the movie with this song "thallu vandi model ithu thalli vidunga". I'm told it has a red herald in it.

1. Selva Magal- "Paranthu sellum"

2. Malalai Pattalam- "Thallu model vandi".

3. I do not remember any song with Vanguard, but the car is seen in almost all the scenes of the movie (Sadhu Mirandal).

I suggest a seperate thread "Standard cars in Indian Movies"

JayD · 5th March 2008, 16:19

In the malayalam movie, koodevide, there is a hospital scene, and in its parking lot, there is an immaculate standard 10/pennant. In blue and white. I think its a 10, but were they ever offered in two tone?
Also, in the last scene of the movie, there is a Vanguard (series 3??) which is used as a taxi.

Stanher · 5th March 2008, 22:30

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Originally Posted by JayD

In the malayalam movie, koodevide, there is a hospital scene, and in its parking lot, there is an immaculate standard 10/pennant. In blue and white. I think its a 10, but were they ever offered in two tone?

Well, pennants almost always were offered in 2-tone only.

Any old mallu movies with Heralds in them??

And what bout that mech. garage Pennant at Kozhikode(?)

smsrini · 6th March 2008, 14:04

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Originally Posted by Stanher

Any old mallu movies with Heralds in them??

Speaking of movies, was watching 'Guru' yesterday. There is a Herald in the scene with Madhavan and Vidya Balan on a road leading into the waterfront.

C.S.ANANTH · 8th March 2008, 15:48

Standard Penants were produced in India from 1960-62
They did come in two tone colors.
One or two Van guard & Vauxhall taxis still ply in OOty.
There is a herald in Chennai and the owner lends it for film shooting. It looks nice in a movie, but actually not.

karlosdeville · 11th March 2008, 11:56

While driving back to Pune from Goa, we spotted this nice looking Standard Flying 8 at Kolhapur.

In fact Pune has a very similar looking Hindustan 10 in an identical colour scheme.

vintagepoint5 · 11th March 2008, 12:24

Great Karl, Nice pictures of Standard 8 flying, I saw one in Hyd Black
color.

Recently I have seen on Zee TV ads, they are going start new serial
"Rock N Roll" in Standard 8 Flying open top, looks like funny series.
It is going to start from 14 March 2008.

I also seen Hindustan-48 in this forum somewhere in the same colour scheme. Do you see anymore in Pune or Mumbai, please keep coming
such pictures.

Cheers!

Stanher · 11th March 2008, 12:42

Simply marvellous car! VP5- do you recall who owns the flying 8 here (you can pm me the details.)

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JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,237 Thanked: 2,571 Times View My Garage	In the malayalam movie, koodevide, there is a hospital scene, and in its parking lot, there is an immaculate standard 10/pennant. In blue and white. I think its a 10, but were they ever offered in two tone? Also, in the last scene of the movie, there is a Vanguard (series 3??) which is used as a taxi.
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C.S.ANANTH BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 379 Thanked: 73 Times	Standard Penants were produced in India from 1960-62 They did come in two tone colors. One or two Van guard & Vauxhall taxis still ply in OOty. There is a herald in Chennai and the owner lends it for film shooting. It looks nice in a movie, but actually not.
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karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 12,017 Thanked: 18,427 Times View My Garage	While driving back to Pune from Goa, we spotted this nice looking Standard Flying 8 at Kolhapur. In fact Pune has a very similar looking Hindustan 10 in an identical colour scheme. Attached Thumbnails
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vintagepoint5 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jeddah/Hyd Posts: 421 Thanked: 64 Times View My Garage	Great Karl, Nice pictures of Standard 8 flying, I saw one in Hyd Black color. Recently I have seen on Zee TV ads, they are going start new serial "Rock N Roll" in Standard 8 Flying open top, looks like funny series. It is going to start from 14 March 2008. I also seen Hindustan-48 in this forum somewhere in the same colour scheme. Do you see anymore in Pune or Mumbai, please keep coming such pictures. Cheers!
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Stanher Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 6,491 Thanked: 2,089 Times View My Garage	Simply marvellous car! VP5- do you recall who owns the flying 8 here (you can pm me the details.)
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