The mystery behind 8888 - Team-BHP

hmishra83 · 24th August 2006, 16:51

Guys, Ive been seeing fabulous cars with regn no. 8888 (all registered in Delhi) travelling from Industrial Area in Gurgaon to Delhi almost everyday.

Ive seen the following cars - A Jaguar, a Porsche Carrera, an SL500, a Lexus as well as a Safari (i know its shadowed in this list).

One of my friends told me he saw an SLR too with the same num. Any ideas?

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iraghava · 24th August 2006, 16:59

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Originally Posted by hmishra83

One of my friends told me he saw an SLR too with the same num. Any ideas?

Wrong, there are no SLR's in India. Your friend might have seen an SL or a SLK.

hmishra83 · 24th August 2006, 17:07

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Originally Posted by iraghava

Wrong, there are no SLR's in India. Your friend might have seen an SL or a SLK.

Thanks for the info. Probably an SLK, coz I myself have an SL!

ess_a · 24th August 2006, 17:10

Might be some filthy rich guy with heaps of money and the right connections to get that number for all of his beauties.....

iraghava · 24th August 2006, 17:13

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Originally Posted by hmishra83

Thanks for the info. Probably an SLK, coz I myself have an SL!

Wow that's nice!! You coming for our meet this sunday??

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ghostrider4385 · 24th August 2006, 17:18

That's interesting... there is a person here in hyd, who happens to be a close friend of my sis, whose cars have the 8888 reg number. But no such exotics to add to her cars list. The closest ones would be her e-class and her merc van.
There have been nasty jokes made at her expense (because of poor dear's size), as 88 in tambola is usually referred to as '2 fat ladies'.

Godspeed,

Alok

DRC · 24th August 2006, 18:08

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Originally Posted by iraghava

Wrong, there are no SLR's in India. Your friend might have seen an SL or a SLK.

Not sure if this is true... I have recently seen a Black SLR Yes SLR with that prominent nose and a big three point star , around my house... came of from the same garage where I have seen this Bentley a lotta times.. Unfortunately, it was night and could not get any photos.

hmishra83 · 24th August 2006, 18:15

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Originally Posted by hmishra83

Thanks for the info. Probably an SLK, coz I myself have an SL!

Oops!!! I would like to requote myself - I Myself have 'seen' an SL

Shan2nu · 24th August 2006, 18:35

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Not sure if this is true... I have recently seen a Black SLR Yes SLR with that prominent nose and a big three point star ,

Are you sure it wasn't an SLK?

Shan2nu

iraghava · 24th August 2006, 18:47

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Originally Posted by Shan2nu

Are you sure it wasn't an SLK?

Shan2nu

Exactly my question. You might be mistaken due to the darkness.

hmishra83 · 24th August 2006, 18:51

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Originally Posted by Shan2nu

Are you sure it wasn't an SLK?

Shan2nu

The one I saw last evening was not an SLK- It had its roof down and was silver in colour. And the back lights were way different than that of an SLK (as it appeared to me).

iraghava · 24th August 2006, 19:34

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Originally Posted by hmishra83

The one I saw last evening was not an SLK- It had its roof down and was silver in colour. And the back lights were way different than that of an SLK (as it appeared to me).

So it can't be the SLR since that's only available as a Coupe. Do you think you might have seen a 6-series convertible?

low_bass_makker · 24th August 2006, 19:40

the slr is this...

Maniac · 24th August 2006, 19:41

it might be SLR mercedes has 2 model similar 2 that of picture above ... one model has roof (sunroof) & the other convertible ... i will post the pic if i dont forget 2 post ...

whatcanthisbe · 24th August 2006, 19:45

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hmishra83 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 199	The mystery behind 8888 Guys, Ive been seeing fabulous cars with regn no. 8888 (all registered in Delhi) travelling from Industrial Area in Gurgaon to Delhi almost everyday. Ive seen the following cars - A Jaguar, a Porsche Carrera, an SL500, a Lexus as well as a Safari (i know its shadowed in this list). One of my friends told me he saw an SLR too with the same num. Any ideas? Note from mod : Thread moved Last edited by tsk1979 : 24th August 2006 at 17:05.

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ess_a BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nai Dilli Posts: 268	Might be some filthy rich guy with heaps of money and the right connections to get that number for all of his beauties..... __________________ The speed of sound is the fastest when some talks in the car, that I am driving...!! Michael FOREVER...

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ghostrider4385 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 364	That's interesting... there is a person here in hyd, who happens to be a close friend of my sis, whose cars have the 8888 reg number. But no such exotics to add to her cars list. The closest ones would be her e-class and her merc van. There have been nasty jokes made at her expense (because of poor dear's size), as 88 in tambola is usually referred to as '2 fat ladies'. Godspeed, Alok __________________ *Ancient Chaineese Saying: Yooo keeso mai arseo!*

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low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,791 View My Garage	the slr is this... __________________ 156.6 db, naa....time is coming to cross it......

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