Hi everyone - great to be here...

Ragtop · 13th July 2009, 11:53

My name is Amir Jetha – originally a Puneite having spent the first 18 or so years of my life there (I see a lot of familiar names here from Pune – Hi to all). I currently live in Mumbai after having spent about 12 years in the US. I am a car/bike nut with a special weakness for roadsters. I have some experience with motocross racing, motorcycle rallying and car racing at track days.
I have been following this forum for some months now and am truly impressed with the level of interest, passion and commitment to helping others that has been exhibited by a lot of members. I hope to contribute meaningfully in the future.
My current cars include a Fiat Palio 1.6 GTX (stock), a mint condition Mazda Miata, a 1951 MG TD (whose engine has been discussed on this forum!), a Toyota Innova (my taxi service for the kids) and a Rolls Royce Phantom II Continental (also discussed on this forum). I also have a Kinetic Blaze, a Honda Activa and a mint Kinetic Honda (1st Lot). I am currently looking to add a car and bike to my stable and am using the forum to help make me make a decision.
I look forward to being a part of this group. Thanks
Amir

Sawyer · 13th July 2009, 12:16

Impressive garage and welcome to the forum!

T_Girl · 13th July 2009, 15:58

Welcome to Team-BHP!! Terrific collection I must say!!

DKG · 13th July 2009, 16:11

Hi Amir

Welcome to TBHP. I don't know if you remember but we had the pleasure of chatting alongside your stunning Continental at the Cartier show, Phil Strickland and Prince Michael stopped by and we discussed their Bentley run.

Do please share tales of your family's journey with the amazing cars that have passed/remain with the family.

Best wishes

Deepak

predatorwheelz · 13th July 2009, 17:40

Welcome Mr. Amir Ali Jetha. People like me, who've been reading the classics section of Indian auto magazines for years now are well familiar with your Continental.

We look forward to your contributions to the vintage and classic section.

*VT* · 13th July 2009, 21:20

Hi Amir,
Welcome to TBHP, You have got a good collection cars there, Would like to see their pics(Esp. Mazda).

Enjoy your stay.

VT

Ragtop · 14th July 2009, 09:58

Thanks for the compliments and good wishes. Deepak, I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you at the rally, you were one of the few guys there that truly had an amazing depth of knowledge and info about a whole host of cars. While I had every intention of participating in the Bentley run, I thought it was more important to take care of some of the car issues I was facing at the time. I took the plunge and started working on repacing the cam on my PII (If you recall there was a slight knocking sound which was later identified as a worn cam lobe on cylinder-1 - a known issue on these cars). I hope to have the car up and running (silently) before the next rally - if all goes well.

Will post pics of the MG and Miata in due course.

DKG · 14th July 2009, 10:20

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Originally Posted by Ragtop

If you recall there was a slight knocking sound....

How wonderful to hear that's close to being sorted out. That car really is so special. Gurney Nutting is my fav designer (apart from Howard "Dutch" Darrin) and your PII is such a stunning example.

karlosdeville · 14th July 2009, 10:56

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Originally Posted by Ragtop

My name is Amir Jetha – originally a Puneite having spent the first 18 or so years of my life there (I see a lot of familiar names here from Pune – Hi to all).

...and a mint Kinetic Honda (1st Lot)....

Greetings Amir, welcome aboard. Honour to have you here.

As a kid my father would regularly drive me across town near the railway crossing to glimpse at the sporty MG and regal Rolls Royce peeking out of the bungalow - I was so thrilled to see the Rolls back in action at the recent events, and I still regularly see the MG pottering about town. Envy!

Great to hear you speak so proudly of your first lot Kinetic - I have one too. Do share pictures of that as well, I anticipate they will be getting collectable in the not so distant future.

karlosdeville · 14th July 2009, 17:31

For everyones benefit here is an article on Amir's superb Rolls Royce.

Long time no see - Road Roller - Business Standard Motoring

Ragtop · 14th July 2009, 17:43

Hi Karlosdeville,

Great collection you have - would love to see it in person someday. If its ok with you I will contact you the next time I am in Pune and we can meet - will also be happy to take you for a spin in the MG, I plan on driving it to Pune as soon as the monsoons depart..

13th July 2009, 11:53	#1
Ragtop BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 90 Thanked: 248 Times	Hi everyone - great to be here... My name is Amir Jetha – originally a Puneite having spent the first 18 or so years of my life there (I see a lot of familiar names here from Pune – Hi to all). I currently live in Mumbai after having spent about 12 years in the US. I am a car/bike nut with a special weakness for roadsters. I have some experience with motocross racing, motorcycle rallying and car racing at track days. I have been following this forum for some months now and am truly impressed with the level of interest, passion and commitment to helping others that has been exhibited by a lot of members. I hope to contribute meaningfully in the future. My current cars include a Fiat Palio 1.6 GTX (stock), a mint condition Mazda Miata, a 1951 MG TD (whose engine has been discussed on this forum!), a Toyota Innova (my taxi service for the kids) and a Rolls Royce Phantom II Continental (also discussed on this forum). I also have a Kinetic Blaze, a Honda Activa and a mint Kinetic Honda (1st Lot). I am currently looking to add a car and bike to my stable and am using the forum to help make me make a decision. I look forward to being a part of this group. Thanks Amir
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13th July 2009, 12:16	#2
Sawyer Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 2,677 Thanked: 1,784 Times	Impressive garage and welcome to the forum!
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13th July 2009, 15:58	#3
T_Girl BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 68 Thanked: 3 Times	Welcome to Team-BHP!! Terrific collection I must say!!
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13th July 2009, 16:11	#4
DKG Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,711 Thanked: 1,389 Times View My Garage	Hi Amir Welcome to TBHP. I don't know if you remember but we had the pleasure of chatting alongside your stunning Continental at the Cartier show, Phil Strickland and Prince Michael stopped by and we discussed their Bentley run. Do please share tales of your family's journey with the amazing cars that have passed/remain with the family. Best wishes Deepak
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13th July 2009, 17:40	#5
predatorwheelz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Delhi/Kolkata Posts: 1,716 Thanked: 1,829 Times View My Garage	Welcome Mr. Amir Ali Jetha. People like me, who've been reading the classics section of Indian auto magazines for years now are well familiar with your Continental. We look forward to your contributions to the vintage and classic section.
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13th July 2009, 21:20	#6
VT BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: India Posts: 118 Thanked: Once	Hi Amir, Welcome to TBHP, You have got a good collection cars there, Would like to see their pics(Esp. Mazda). Enjoy your stay. VT
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14th July 2009, 09:58	#7
Ragtop BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 90 Thanked: 248 Times	Thanks for the compliments and good wishes. Deepak, I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you at the rally, you were one of the few guys there that truly had an amazing depth of knowledge and info about a whole host of cars. While I had every intention of participating in the Bentley run, I thought it was more important to take care of some of the car issues I was facing at the time. I took the plunge and started working on repacing the cam on my PII (If you recall there was a slight knocking sound which was later identified as a worn cam lobe on cylinder-1 - a known issue on these cars). I hope to have the car up and running (silently) before the next rally - if all goes well. Will post pics of the MG and Miata in due course.
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14th July 2009, 17:31	#10
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,275 Times View My Garage	For everyones benefit here is an article on Amir's superb Rolls Royce. Long time no see - Road Roller - Business Standard Motoring
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14th July 2009, 17:43	#11
Ragtop BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 90 Thanked: 248 Times	Hi Karlosdeville, Great collection you have - would love to see it in person someday. If its ok with you I will contact you the next time I am in Pune and we can meet - will also be happy to take you for a spin in the MG, I plan on driving it to Pune as soon as the monsoons depart..
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