[Argyll]

Living in a large city in Scotland 'Black Hacks' are a common sight on out streets, however I have a friend who drives one for a living and she reckons its long past its sell-by date and a 21st century replacement is long overdue.

Yes, tradition is lovely, but it has its place and as a working tool that's not the place for it. Times have moved forward, people here expect the new generation of private hire cabs to match their needs and Black Hacks just can't keep up sadly - in more ways than one.

[anjan_c2007]

Originally Posted by Argyll

Living in a large city in Scotland 'Black Hacks' are a common sight on out streets, however I have a friend who drives one for a living and she reckons its long past its sell-by date and a 21st century replacement is long overdue.

Yes, tradition is lovely, but it has its place and as a working tool that's not the place for it. Times have moved forward, people here expect the new generation of private hire cabs to match their needs and Black Hacks just can't keep up sadly - in more ways than one.

Thanks Argyll for the information. Do post pictures of Black Hacks as they are so nicely designed.Such classic lines in today's cars are rare to find.
At one point of time, in the mid 1980's, Standard Motor Products of India Ltd (SMPIL), Chennai, was supplying the Standard Vanguard 4 cyl, 2000 cc, petrol engine for the Black Hacks from India.

[anjan_c2007]

A lovely link to view some of the world's best collectible cars - a full 265 pages on the N.Y. Times website.
Its a beautiful way to spend leisure time viewing these beauties with write-ups from their owners.

http://collectiblecars.nytimes.com/List_Listings.asp

[karlosdeville]

Here's your chance to own the ultimate crime fighting car - the one that started the trend, the Batmobile is up for grabs!



Appeared in the Hindu Business Line today.

[karlosdeville]

This clipping appeared in the Financial world

[srinand]

Hi,

A couple of old newspaper articles from last year that i found today.

Regards,

Srinand.

[anjan_c2007]

A news item about Russian bikes and sidecars getting restored and being offered for sale in Hanoi, Vietnam :

[karlosdeville]

An interesting case where a man's one year old daughter bought him an Austin Healey Sprite for $225 while playing with his phone



In today's Mumbai Mirror.

[Shivraj88]

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

An interesting case where a man's one year old daughter bought him an Austin Healey Sprite for $225 while playing with his phone

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In today's Mumbai Mirror.

How I wish I could also chance upon an Austin Healey Sprite for $225!!

[karlosdeville]

This piece on the Fiat Jolly's increasing popularity amongst collectors appeared in the Deccan Herald.

[anjan_c2007]

Some Quality First matter:

[faustus77]

Hi everybody
Here is a link to " VW Microbus and other cars that just would die" Economic Times, Corporate Dossier section, 13/9/2013.
You may have to click on it 2/3 times to see it.
Regards
Mods: If this is not an appropriate thread for this article please remove it.Thanks

http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Defau...&ViewMode=HTML

[guunbuu]

Just came across this article on the world's first Porsche - "Egger-Lohner electric vehicle, C.2 Phaeton" or the P1.

http://press.porsche.com/news/release.php?id=842




http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25934289

Cheers

[KPS]

Here is quite a crazy story of a 82 year old man being buried with his 1967 Harley, as per his last wishes.

The body of Bill Standley, secured to his 1967 Harley Davidson, rests inside a plexiglass box before being lowered into the ground at the cemetery in Mutual, Ohio on Friday, Jan. 31, 2014.

But it wasn't easy. The project required an extra-large cemetery plot to accommodate a Plexiglas casket for Billy Standley and his hulking custom-painted 1967 Electra Glide cruiser. Five embalmers worked to prepare his body with a metal back brace and straps to ensure he'll never lose his seat.

Here is the full story

Cheers

KPS

[vinay kamath]

Originally Posted by KPS

Here is quite a crazy story of a 82 year old man being buried with his 1967 Harley, as per his last wishes.



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Here is the full story

Cheers

KPS

Deccan Herald also today carried a front page article " US man buried astride beloved Harley -Davidson " ! I will scan soon and post !