Whoohoo!! A weekend of Hot-rods!!

Nitin · 1st October 2007, 21:53

Hey all,
I was lucky to pass by an area close to my house,where a huge vintage car & hot-rod rally was going on. I passed by the area on Saturday,and there were close to 400-500 cars from the 1940s all the way till the 1980s. American muscle cars, puck up truck, sedans..you name it and it was there. All of them were in pristine condition,and maintained so well. Bright colors & all shining !!
I couldn't by on Saturday, but I did go back on Sunday and found close to 40-50 cars. Will make sure I catch the action on the 1st day itself,the next time they have another rally.
Here are pictures that I took on Sunday. I haven't labeled each picture, so please bear with me. I'm sure most of you would be able to identify the vehicles. I loved the 1967 Chevy Camaro ...it was a stunner!!
Here goes..

An interesting sign board on a Harley that was on display..

And now for the grand finale ...my own 'not-so-hot rods'.. hehehe
The 2004 Mazda 3 ..2.3L 160bhp 4-cyl & the 2004 Kia Optima 2.6L 172bhp V6.. Gave them a nice wash before clicking away..

pawan · 1st October 2007, 22:23

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Hey all,

a look a like to a boss 302 or is it a real one with a repaint?

also do you have pics of the red camaro (interiors).

very nice pictures loved them all.

theMAG · 1st October 2007, 22:24

Awesome pictorial! You are indeed lucky to have seen these beauties in person.

Shreeram · 1st October 2007, 22:32

Hey you are one LUCCKY chap. Cool Rides You saw there.

Dippy · 1st October 2007, 22:34

Nice pictures Nitin. Those are the definative hot rods. Nice pictures of your cars too. And I noticed your neighbour has a red Corvette

Nitin · 1st October 2007, 22:46

Thanks, guys. Its a rare opportunity to get to see these goodies.
You are right,Dippy..my neighbor has a vette, think a 2003 model.

Some more pics as requested..

mclaren1885 · 1st October 2007, 22:53

Nitin, I am in loss for words. Really nice pictures there. You certainly made my day. Thanks.

Nitin · 1st October 2007, 23:52

Your welcome,mclaren! Anything to brighten up a fellow bhpian's day..

I heard that there's gonna be another rally sometime next month. Will make sure I follow it closely..

speedy · 2nd October 2007, 01:33

great pictures nitin. loved each and everyone of them you dont know what a big smile i have on my face seeing them. man you made my night.

the camero ss one of my all time favourite muscle cars. my uncle has one and i love it.
any idea guys where we can get wheels like this in bombay. need it for my new muscle car.

payam · 2nd October 2007, 02:03

Athread full of muscle,nic pics man.thanks for sharing.

Nitin · 2nd October 2007, 02:09

Speedy, I recollect my cousin telling me about someone in Mumbai who used to import these tires from the US during the early 1990's. There were a few guys who were into restoring old American muscle cars,and they were particular about every detail. I'm sure there are ways to find out if they can be imported,if its not available readily.

ananthkamath · 2nd October 2007, 07:02

These are nice pictures, but the only car that is unique and rare in a muscle car show is the cream Studebaker Loewy coupe. You have to admire the clean and simple lines of this car. Specially when you consider it was made in an era of chintzy chrome-laden slobmobiles as epitomized by the '59 Cadillac, otherwise known as the Pimp Car.

pawan · 2nd October 2007, 09:08

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Originally Posted by Nitin

very nice rat rods.love the galaxie.

speedy · 2nd October 2007, 15:53

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Originally Posted by Nitin

Speedy, I recollect my cousin telling me about someone in Mumbai who used to import these tires from the US during the early 1990's. There were a few guys who were into restoring old American muscle cars,and they were particular about every detail. I'm sure there are ways to find out if they can be imported,if its not available readily.

nitin even i import parts and tyres for my cars, but i did not want to import the wheels for my muscle car so was wondering if it would be available in bombay. saves me alot of headache. in any case i would check at a few tyre shops and if they are not available then i would import them.
this is the wheel design that i am looking for to be exact.

Nitin · 2nd October 2007, 19:46

Nice wheels! Those really give the car an extra punch. Enhances the masculine looks of the American muscle car..

1st October 2007, 21:53	#1
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Whoohoo!! A weekend of Hot-rods!! Hey all, I was lucky to pass by an area close to my house,where a huge vintage car & hot-rod rally was going on. I passed by the area on Saturday,and there were close to 400-500 cars from the 1940s all the way till the 1980s. American muscle cars, puck up truck, sedans..you name it and it was there. All of them were in pristine condition,and maintained so well. Bright colors & all shining !! I couldn't by on Saturday, but I did go back on Sunday and found close to 40-50 cars. Will make sure I catch the action on the 1st day itself,the next time they have another rally. Here are pictures that I took on Sunday. I haven't labeled each picture, so please bear with me. I'm sure most of you would be able to identify the vehicles. I loved the 1967 Chevy Camaro ...it was a stunner!! Here goes.. An interesting sign board on a Harley that was on display.. And now for the grand finale ...my own 'not-so-hot rods'.. hehehe The 2004 Mazda 3 ..2.3L 160bhp 4-cyl & the 2004 Kia Optima 2.6L 172bhp V6.. Gave them a nice wash before clicking away.. Last edited by Nitin : 1st October 2007 at 22:08.
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1st October 2007, 22:24	#3
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	Awesome pictorial! You are indeed lucky to have seen these beauties in person.
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1st October 2007, 22:32	#4
Shreeram BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 386 Thanked: 198 Times	hey Hey you are one LUCCKY chap. Cool Rides You saw there.
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1st October 2007, 22:34	#5
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 2,469 Times	Nice pictures Nitin. Those are the definative hot rods. Nice pictures of your cars too. And I noticed your neighbour has a red Corvette
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1st October 2007, 22:46	#6
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Thanks, guys. Its a rare opportunity to get to see these goodies. You are right,Dippy..my neighbor has a vette, think a 2003 model. Some more pics as requested..
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1st October 2007, 22:53	#7
mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,820 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	Nitin, I am in loss for words. Really nice pictures there. You certainly made my day. Thanks.
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1st October 2007, 23:52	#8
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Your welcome,mclaren! Anything to brighten up a fellow bhpian's day.. I heard that there's gonna be another rally sometime next month. Will make sure I follow it closely..
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2nd October 2007, 01:33	#9
speedy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Meri Jaan Posts: 6,197 Thanked: 1,023 Times View My Garage	great pictures nitin. loved each and everyone of them you dont know what a big smile i have on my face seeing them. man you made my night. the camero ss one of my all time favourite muscle cars. my uncle has one and i love it. any idea guys where we can get wheels like this in bombay. need it for my new muscle car.
	() Thanks

2nd October 2007, 02:03	#10
payam BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pune Posts: 924 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Athread full of muscle,nic pics man.thanks for sharing.
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2nd October 2007, 02:09	#11
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Speedy, I recollect my cousin telling me about someone in Mumbai who used to import these tires from the US during the early 1990's. There were a few guys who were into restoring old American muscle cars,and they were particular about every detail. I'm sure there are ways to find out if they can be imported,if its not available readily.
	() Thanks

2nd October 2007, 07:02	#12
ananthkamath Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mangalore Posts: 1,209 Thanked: 80 Times View My Garage	These are nice pictures, but the only car that is unique and rare in a muscle car show is the cream Studebaker Loewy coupe. You have to admire the clean and simple lines of this car. Specially when you consider it was made in an era of chintzy chrome-laden slobmobiles as epitomized by the '59 Cadillac, otherwise known as the Pimp Car.
	() Thanks

2nd October 2007, 19:46	#15
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Nice wheels! Those really give the car an extra punch. Enhances the masculine looks of the American muscle car..
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