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Old 23rd April 2008, 17:35   #1
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Hi, I'm new here from Pakistan

Just by pure chance I came across this fantastic site and it took me all of nearly three days just to go through the nearly priceless information and pictures posted here.
I'm currently working in the UAE and have had the good luck to own, drive and share some great and lovely cars- both inside and outside Pakistan.

The sad part is that a number of valuable and historic cars were taken out of Pakistan from 1966 onwards- there being no law to stop their export. I have myself seen a Mercedes K type being exported out in 1970 from Rawalpindi, a Bentley 4 1/2 litre from Nowshera, the Nawab of Bahawalpurs 540 K Mercedes with Barker body ( recently on e bay ) , 300 SL Gullwing Mercedes, the Mir of Khairpur RR Phantom II by Hooper... the list goes on and on. All these cars sadly lost.

Just posting some pictures of cars I have been lucky to own.
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Old 23rd April 2008, 17:39   #2
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Wow you have/had got great car collection. Welcome to Team Bhp and have a pleasant stay.
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Old 23rd April 2008, 17:47   #3
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Super collection. Welcome abroad. You will enjoy your stay here for sure. This forum really rocks. We ahve a couple of guys in the forum from Pakistan...

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Old 23rd April 2008, 17:48   #4
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really lovely cars there
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Old 23rd April 2008, 17:50   #5
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Amazing cars that you have owned. Do you still have these or are these parts of memory now? Which is the 3rd one -- the convertible ?
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Old 23rd April 2008, 17:54   #6
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loooook at that 111 , beautiful!

Welcome abroad!
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Old 23rd April 2008, 18:00   #7
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Pictures 1 & 2 are Alvis TE 21, 1964
Picture 3 & 5 Bentley R type, 1953
Picture 4, Lancia Flaminia Touring, 1965

Sold to very close friends and family, all in loving and caring homes.
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Old 23rd April 2008, 18:43   #8
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woooowwww,really loved the cars,especially the Last pic awesome,welcome to TBHP enjoy your stay brother
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Welcome aboard sir. Awesome rides there. Enjoy and have a great stay.
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Old 23rd April 2008, 18:58   #10
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one amazing collection dude
welcome to team bhp..
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Old 23rd April 2008, 19:04   #11
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Wow Alvis, thats a fantastic collection. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Welcome to team bhp. Wish you a wonderful time here
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Old 23rd April 2008, 19:12   #12
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Getting a hint of close attachment with your older cars . All i can say for now is that you are parked at the right place, ie. associating yourself with this forum. Welcome again!
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Old 23rd April 2008, 19:15   #13
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Welcome aboard buddy. Good pictures those are. Speaks greater than words truely
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Old 23rd April 2008, 19:30   #14
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Welcome to TBHp Alvis.

Those are some really nice pictures.

I believe you would spend most of your time in our Classics section here

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Have a pleasant stay
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welcome to team bhp.

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