Studebaker and Nash Cars in India

[IndrojitSircar]

Originally Posted by harit

Why not make this a Studebaker thread to include Erskine's?
Could be renamed something like 'Studebakers in India, from Golden Hawk to.....
BTW, which is the oldest 'Study' in India? I have a 1918 tourer, Solanki has one of around 1912 or so. That car came with a BOM registration!!
And there are many Study's in India. As there are only 3 to 4 Hawks in India, this thread may fade into the background.
Please give some thought.

Cheers harit

Ya that is a good idea!

[john a milne]

Originally Posted by IndrojitSircar

Ya that is a good idea!

Being a Studebaker lover for 50 years and owning a 32 Stude Rochne Roadster, a 1963 Hardtop and two 64 coupes, one fitted up with a chevy V8, i am delighted to see this thread on the Hawks and concur that it should be opened up to include this important piece of automotive history.

When i was researching the correct colour for my 62 Fiat 1100 deluxe, the Fiat Club of England suggested I contact one of their members who now lives in New York, Manny Motashaw originally from Calcutta. He was a great help and has some great cars both in England and in New York.

He sent me some photos of two of his cars, a Chevy coupe with 14,000 miles and his 53 Stude hardtop that makes my mouth water and heart ship a beat. He has a Fiat 1100 and a few Citrons that are tucked away in England.

Thought you would enjoy these photos.

[IndrojitSircar]

Originally Posted by john a milne

Being a Studebaker lover for 50 years and owning a 32 Stude Rochne Roadster, a 1963 Hardtop and two 64 coupes, one fitted up with a chevy V8, i am delighted to see this thread on the Hawks and concur that it should be opened up to include this important piece of automotive history.

When i was researching the correct colour for my 62 Fiat 1100 deluxe, the Fiat Club of England suggested I contact one of their members who now lives in New York, Manny Motashaw originally from Calcutta. He was a great help and has some great cars both in England and in New York.

He sent me some photos of two of his cars, a Chevy coupe with 14,000 miles and his 53 Stude hardtop that makes my mouth water and heart ship a beat. He has a Fiat 1100 and a few Citrons that are tucked away in England.

Thought you would enjoy these photos.

Well the car you posted are truely amazing.They look brand new.

[IndrojitSircar]

There are 3 hawks which are there and another one is believed to be present.Let try and trace some good stude's.I wonder how many Erskine's,avanti's and larks exist in India today.

I know of a Erskine in jaipur and i guess harit has a 1918 tourer.Could we get to see some pics and details and information about these cars?
Please help us trace some cars after all we are all here to help each other and increase each others knowledge.

[harit]

Originally Posted by IndrojitSircar

There are 3 hawks which are there and another one is believed to be present.Let try and trace some good stude's.I wonder how many Erskine's,avanti's and larks exist in India today.

I know of a Erskine in jaipur and i guess harit has a 1918 tourer.Could we get to see some pics and details and information about these cars?
Please help us trace some cars after all we are all here to help each other and increase each others knowledge.

Erskine: At least 3 cars, maybe 4. Jaipur, Lonavala (owner from Mumbai) and one more I am privy to.
Avanti: none known to me, always expect a surprise.
Lark: what to tell you, there was one in Mumbai blasted in a movie

Solanki of Mumbai has one of around 1914.
There are many of the twenties. Tomorrow will start posting pics of Studebakers in India.
One collector in Lonavalla had 2, now 1, which he took to Australia for a rally.
Aapro Awini has one.
Guys, keep them coming, there are so many. And post war, there are dozens.

Cheers harit

[IndrojitSircar]

Originally Posted by harit

Erskine: At least 3 cars, maybe 4. Jaipur, Lonavala (owner from Mumbai) and one more I am privy to.
Avanti: none known to me, always expect a surprise.
Lark: what to tell you, there was one in Mumbai blasted in a movie

Solanki of Mumbai has one of around 1914.
There are many of the twenties. Tomorrow will start posting pics of Studebakers in India.
One collector in Lonavalla had 2, now 1, which he took to Australia for a rally.
Aapro Awini has one.
Guys, keep them coming, there are so many. And post war, there are dozens.

Cheers harit

Ok thats good news that there are four Erskines in India.
Yes please everyone do post.

[IndrojitSircar]

Hi these are some pics of the 1929 Erskine in Jaipur.I found these pics on orkut so many people might have seen these before.

Harit-Waiting tio se pics of your cars and the other lonavala car.

[girishpv]

This is very nice 1947 Studebaker Champion is from Dharmasthala...............Dr. V. Heggade collection.

Will post more photo and information later.

Said to be used by Dr. CV Raman

[IndrojitSircar]

I know of a car in Delhi but havn't ever seen it.Its a 1947 Studebaker Commander Regal deluxe.It has the largest wheel base i believe and is a very big car.Could anyone comment on this?

[studedude]

Have been using a Stude Commander for a while but is not making any sense. The V8's a guzzler and is now in need of a carburettor. Am on the look out for a FIAT Delight. Can anyone help me on these?

[IndrojitSircar]

Originally Posted by studedude

Have been using a Stude Commander for a while but is not making any sense. The V8's a guzzler and is now in need of a carburettor. Am on the look out for a FIAT Delight. Can anyone help me on these?

Which model is your stude?Well the engine is huge so its gotta be a guzzler but the end of it its a damn good car to have fun with.I could help PM me what ever you need.

[the mole]

Does anyone have pics of the yellow nash that is in the garage at Lokhandwala along with many other classics.

[v12]

Are you referring to Tandon Garage by any chance?

[the mole]

Originally Posted by v12

Are you referring to Tandon Garage by any chance?

Yup thats the place, do you have pics of the nash lying there.

[karlosdeville]

This 1955 Champion was part of a Pune collection, till she was sold to Delhi a few years back. I think she is yellow now.