Classic cars in Jeddah - Team-BHP

vintagepoint5 · 9th April 2008, 17:10

Classic car seen in Jeddah, it is for sale. This is Dodge 1953 Caronet model, seems to be imported from USA. It has nice dash with all accessories, stereo system, speakers, side view mirrors can be adjusted
from inside, lovely car! Will load more photos if anybody is interested.

vintagepoint5 · 9th April 2008, 17:16

Here is another classic car Impala (Chevrolet) seems it came for servicing
or for decor.

DocG · 9th April 2008, 18:49

man that impala is off the chain!!!

ramie2400 · 9th April 2008, 19:10

Dedes i have my heart on the Impala,stunning beautiful

V-16 · 9th April 2008, 20:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by vintagepoint5

Classic car seen in Jeddah, it is for sale. This is Dodge 1953 Caronet model, seems to be imported from USA. It has nice dash with all accessories, stereo system, speakers, side view mirrors can be adjusted
from inside, lovely car! Will load more photos if anybody is interested.

Yes we are interested, yes we are interested. Please load all you can and more.
Thanks for the lovely pics.
That Coronet is something else but i think its a 1954 and not a 53 as in 53 the front grille was slightly different and thats a 1968 Impala. Looks like an SS.
B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L.

JayD · 9th April 2008, 22:41

The dodge and the impala look HOT!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by V-16

Yes we are interested, yes we are interested. Please load all you can and more.
Thanks for the lovely pics.
That Coronet is something else but i think its a 1954 and not a 53 as in 53 the front grille was slightly different and thats a 1968 Impala. Looks like an SS.
B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L.

How are u gonna bring it down here sir??

vintagepoint5 · 12th April 2008, 03:11

Thanks to all, here are some more pictures of Dodge and Impala.

vintagepoint5 · 12th April 2008, 11:39

Hi JayD,

I don't know how to bring these cars to India. But I think if
customs or rules become easier in India and affordable, there are plenty of cars, all of us like it and love to own it. Jeddah has lot of cars, you can assume as 5 cars for 1 person, there are lot of cars and some time it is cheaper than in India.

It is easy to import cars from USA or Europe here by ship and taking
out from here also not difficult, you have to fill formalities then you can
take it or shipped to country you like. But the problem in India, if customs
duties were removed for old cars then here you will find lot of interesting
cars lying around. Fords, Buicks, Chevrolets, were cheaper for example
80's-90's car cost around SR. 5000 - SR. 10000/= in good condition.

Car Auctions were held every Thursday & Fridays called Haraj, where used
cars were auctioned, once I have seen 1983 Cadillac were sold for SR.7000/= in very good condition, Alfa Romeo small car SR. 3000/=.

F50 · 12th April 2008, 11:52

Excellent pics VP5. The Chevy Impala is a STUNNER!

V-16 · 12th April 2008, 14:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayD

The dodge and the impala look HOT!!!
How are u gonna bring it down here sir??

EEERRRRPP!! sorry i didnt read it was for sale. I thought he was talking about, if anyone was interesed in more pics thats why i said WE are interested, else i would have shouted, I am interested.

Anyways i cant bring it down. If i could, i would be interested. The dodge is a killer!!

vintagepoint5 · 13th April 2008, 01:34

Hi V16,

Both cars were really nice, my father used to have similar
Dodge later model in Madras, I don't remember much as I was kid then.

This Dodge 1953 Caronet, it is automatic and small indicator above
steering showing Gears indicator as used to be in American cars,
but it used to be inside dashboard. I tried to take snap of dash.
This Dodge is not very long like other American cars, it is slightly
longer than Ambassdor, small and beautiful car.

Impala is also classic nice, I tried to peak inside seems fittings
were loose need small fix. It is pleasure driving American cars, I still
have Chevrolet Caprice 1986 bigger than this Impala, since 1997.
It is safe, pleasure driving it and very reliable car.

Attaching some more pics:
1. Dodge Dash
2. Impala Front
3. Impala Dash

Regards,

rev_hard · 13th April 2008, 06:57

The Impala is with California registration plates

. How come??

edit: It is a stunnerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr though!!

V-16 · 13th April 2008, 16:12

Id kill for both the cars in this condition

sujaylahiri · 15th April 2008, 08:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by vintagepoint5

It is pleasure driving American cars, I still
have Chevrolet Caprice 1986 bigger than this Impala, since 1997.
It is safe, pleasure driving it and very reliable car.

I love the Caprice. Classic bad a** American cop car, and some cops ever prefer it today over the newer Crown Victorias and Doge Chargers.

9th April 2008, 17:10	#1 (permalink)
vintagepoint5 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jeddah/Hyd Posts: 104	Classic cars in Jeddah Classic car seen in Jeddah, it is for sale. This is Dodge 1953 Caronet model, seems to be imported from USA. It has nice dash with all accessories, stereo system, speakers, side view mirrors can be adjusted from inside, lovely car! Will load more photos if anybody is interested. Attached Thumbnails

9th April 2008, 17:16	#2 (permalink)
vintagepoint5 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jeddah/Hyd Posts: 104	Impala Chevrolet Here is another classic car Impala (Chevrolet) seems it came for servicing or for decor. Attached Thumbnails

9th April 2008, 18:49	#3 (permalink)
DocG BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai - Singapore - Cali Posts: 359	man that impala is off the chain!!! __________________ ______ o/_______\o (OO=00=OO) 0=--------=0 *E30 POWER*

9th April 2008, 19:10	#4 (permalink)
ramie2400 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,247 View My Garage	Dedes i have my heart on the Impala,stunning beautiful __________________ "Whenever I find the key to success,..... someone changes the lock.

12th April 2008, 03:11	#7 (permalink)
vintagepoint5 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jeddah/Hyd Posts: 104	Thanks to all, here are some more pictures of Dodge and Impala. Attached Thumbnails

12th April 2008, 11:39	#8 (permalink)
vintagepoint5 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jeddah/Hyd Posts: 104	Hi JayD, I don't know how to bring these cars to India. But I think if customs or rules become easier in India and affordable, there are plenty of cars, all of us like it and love to own it. Jeddah has lot of cars, you can assume as 5 cars for 1 person, there are lot of cars and some time it is cheaper than in India. It is easy to import cars from USA or Europe here by ship and taking out from here also not difficult, you have to fill formalities then you can take it or shipped to country you like. But the problem in India, if customs duties were removed for old cars then here you will find lot of interesting cars lying around. Fords, Buicks, Chevrolets, were cheaper for example 80's-90's car cost around SR. 5000 - SR. 10000/= in good condition. Car Auctions were held every Thursday & Fridays called Haraj, where used cars were auctioned, once I have seen 1983 Cadillac were sold for SR.7000/= in very good condition, Alfa Romeo small car SR. 3000/=.

12th April 2008, 11:52	#9 (permalink)
F50 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,239	Excellent pics VP5. The Chevy Impala is a STUNNER! __________________ F50 14

13th April 2008, 01:34	#11 (permalink)
vintagepoint5 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jeddah/Hyd Posts: 104	Hi V16, Both cars were really nice, my father used to have similar Dodge later model in Madras, I don't remember much as I was kid then. This Dodge 1953 Caronet, it is automatic and small indicator above steering showing Gears indicator as used to be in American cars, but it used to be inside dashboard. I tried to take snap of dash. This Dodge is not very long like other American cars, it is slightly longer than Ambassdor, small and beautiful car. Impala is also classic nice, I tried to peak inside seems fittings were loose need small fix. It is pleasure driving American cars, I still have Chevrolet Caprice 1986 bigger than this Impala, since 1997. It is safe, pleasure driving it and very reliable car. Attaching some more pics: 1. Dodge Dash 2. Impala Front 3. Impala Dash Regards, Attached Thumbnails

13th April 2008, 06:57	#12 (permalink)
rev_hard Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ****u Posts: 367	The Impala is with California registration plates. How come?? edit: It is a stunnerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr though!!

13th April 2008, 16:12	#13 (permalink)
V-16 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,705 View My Garage	Id kill for both the cars in this condition __________________ SINGH IS KING!!!!

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