Unlikely Automobiles at Unlikely Places

speedmiester · 9th March 2010, 12:12

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Originally Posted by rohanjf

Coming back to the topic, I once saw a Chrysler (don't know which model) near Trinity circle on MG Road (Bangalore). I just saw the logo as it passed by.

That chrysler is chrysler 300c, its a black one. I have seen it couple of times.

anjan_c2007 · 9th March 2010, 19:55

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Originally Posted by PingleWood

...And its a rolls! Saw it in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai.

I had spotted the same Rolls on NH6 within Nagpur a few months back.By the time I went to get my camera to get a good click it disappeared.
The Spirit of Ecstasy over the grille is missing!

khoj · 9th March 2010, 21:51

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Originally Posted by PingleWood

...And its a rolls! Saw it in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai.

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Originally Posted by rohan_iitr

Even I spotted the same Rolls Royce in Bangalore !

Sorry about the poor picture quality, photo taken from my mobile camera.

Rohan

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Originally Posted by anjan_c2007

I had spotted the same Rolls on NH6 within Nagpur a few months back.By the time I went to get my camera to get a good click it disappeared.
The Spirit of Ecstasy over the grille is missing!

This RR belongs to the Delhi based Modi group that owns the Mobile Store chain. This attention grabbing idea came from the MD who is Lalit Modi's (of IPL fame) brother. The car has been spotted around the country whenever new stores are opened or for other promotional events.

As for the missing statuette, I believe there is a switch that lets you flip it into the grille. While driving the statuette automatically sinks into the grill once a set speed has been achieved.

gaddiwale · 9th March 2010, 21:58

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Originally Posted by rohan_iitr

Even I spotted the same Rolls Royce in Bangalore !

Sorry about the poor picture quality, photo taken from my mobile camera.

Rohan

I have seen this RR in several places in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Last time I saw this couple of months back infront of Mobile Store, opposite to Vashi Railway Station - providing ride to the customers who bought mobile from the store. Really RR ke naam pe dhabba.

PingleWood · 14th March 2010, 21:47

thanks for the info, guys..
but you dont really see too many RR phantoms being denigrated like that!

t18 · 16th March 2010, 15:27

I have seen a Bentley Continental Flying Spur in Ulhasnagar

, Thane Dist.

CLS_55_AMG · 16th March 2010, 16:07

Spotted this beauty parked besides a canal in Amsterdam last October.

khoj · 16th March 2010, 17:13

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Originally Posted by gaddiwale

I have seen this RR in several places in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Last time I saw this couple of months back infront of Mobile Store, opposite to Vashi Railway Station - providing ride to the customers who bought mobile from the store. Really RR ke naam pe dhabba.

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Originally Posted by PingleWood

thanks for the info, guys..
but you dont really see too many RR phantoms being denigrated like that!

Come on Guys, I think apart from being a great marketing idea it is a wonderful thing to do.

How many amongst would get to ride in a RR in our lifetimes and if the man/woman on the street gets to experience it by going out and purchasing a mobile which almost every one can and does do these days great!

If only someone could post pics of RRs and other exotics being put to all sorts of use at carnivals and state fairs abroad, I have also seen a couple of them being used as 'Hearse wagons'. Cars are meant to be driven any which way that might be.

anjan_c2007 · 19th June 2010, 19:46

This Vijai Super mounted high up was photographed by me when I had been to Jashpur dist, Chhattisgarh in 2003. The workshop fellow had dismantled its engine , gearbox etc alongwith the rear wheel to get some value for the two wheeler high up in the air.Sorry for the picture quality as the image is not digital.

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anjan_c2007 · 26th June 2010, 20:33

This was the scene at a Vintage and Classic Automobile rally in 2007. My Landmaster is parked for the concours inspection. The judge Mr Marespand Dadachanji is seen marching towards my car.Alongside there are two Fords a Fiesta and an Endeavour for display.The Ford dealer had sponsored the event and thats how the Fords landed alongside old cars.A 1931 Ford Model A coupe, the grandmother of these Fords is also seen in the rally.

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sajands · 27th June 2010, 12:47

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Originally Posted by CLS_55_AMG

Spotted this beauty parked besides a canal in Amsterdam last October.

Awsomw!!! M800 nice pic.

condor · 2nd July 2010, 17:07

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CLS_55_AMG

: Spotted this beauty parked besides a canal in Amsterdam last October.
sajands

: Awsomw!!! M800 nice pic.

Why is that a M800 and Not a Dihatsu Charade ?

Spotted this on the way to Rocky Mountain National Park, on CO-34. Pic taken in mid-2005.

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anjan_c2007 · 11th July 2010, 19:33

Who uses this Refreshed Scorpio? A Clue : its not mine!

A newspaper lensman clicked this Scorpio moving on the wrong side of the road.And the person seated inside: Deputy Commissioner of Police, Nagpur Traffic (he heads the traffic branch). This is'nt the greatest shock!
Now comes the punch: The event held yesterday was to make school and college students take oath at a Traffic Safety Campaign (Never to break traffic rules) to be administered by Mr R.R. Patil, Home Minister,Maharashtra,and the DCP was slated to attend this function for which he headed in his official Scorpio!

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Aniket6 · 20th July 2010, 18:32

Spotted this really cool Land Rover today at double road in front of Hindustan Marbles and Granites.Words cannot describe the sheer road presence and "coolness or awesomeness of this SUV"

akhilesh51 · 20th July 2010, 18:48

Venue : 4550 miles from Delhi
Location : Nottingham, UK

This is one of the trendier, upmarket Indian restaurant in Nottingham and the rick on top does justice to the name of the restaurant.

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PingleWood Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 7 Thanked: 0 Times	thanks for the info, guys.. but you dont really see too many RR phantoms being denigrated like that! Last edited by GTO : 15th March 2010 at 13:11. Reason: Note from Mod : Strictly no SMS / Slang language please. Corrected.
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t18 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 75 Thanked: 51 Times	Bentley I have seen a Bentley Continental Flying Spur in Ulhasnagar, Thane Dist.
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16th March 2010, 16:07	#82
CLS_55_AMG BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cuffe Parade, BOMBAY Posts: 153 Thanked: 370 Times	Spotted this beauty parked besides a canal in Amsterdam last October. Attached Thumbnails
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19th June 2010, 19:46	#84
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,324 Thanked: 20,619 Times View My Garage	This Vijai Super mounted high up was photographed by me when I had been to Jashpur dist, Chhattisgarh in 2003. The workshop fellow had dismantled its engine , gearbox etc alongwith the rear wheel to get some value for the two wheeler high up in the air.Sorry for the picture quality as the image is not digital. Last edited by anjan_c2007 : 19th June 2010 at 19:47.
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26th June 2010, 20:33	#85
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,324 Thanked: 20,619 Times View My Garage	This was the scene at a Vintage and Classic Automobile rally in 2007. My Landmaster is parked for the concours inspection. The judge Mr Marespand Dadachanji is seen marching towards my car.Alongside there are two Fords a Fiesta and an Endeavour for display.The Ford dealer had sponsored the event and thats how the Fords landed alongside old cars.A 1931 Ford Model A coupe, the grandmother of these Fords is also seen in the rally.
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11th July 2010, 19:33	#88
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,324 Thanked: 20,619 Times View My Garage	Who uses this Refreshed Scorpio? A Clue : its not mine! A newspaper lensman clicked this Scorpio moving on the wrong side of the road.And the person seated inside: Deputy Commissioner of Police, Nagpur Traffic (he heads the traffic branch). This is'nt the greatest shock! Now comes the punch: The event held yesterday was to make school and college students take oath at a Traffic Safety Campaign (Never to break traffic rules) to be administered by Mr R.R. Patil, Home Minister,Maharashtra,and the DCP was slated to attend this function for which he headed in his official Scorpio! Last edited by anjan_c2007 : 11th July 2010 at 19:34.
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Aniket6 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 194 Thanked: 242 Times	Spotted this really cool Land Rover today at double road in front of Hindustan Marbles and Granites.Words cannot describe the sheer road presence and "coolness or awesomeness of this SUV" Attached Thumbnails
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20th July 2010, 18:48	#90
akhilesh51 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jaipur, RAJ Posts: 631 Thanked: 339 Times	Venue : 4550 miles from Delhi Location : Nottingham, UK This is one of the trendier, upmarket Indian restaurant in Nottingham and the rick on top does justice to the name of the restaurant.
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