Late arrival into Team BHP, Well, Better Late!

Captain · 2nd April 2010, 10:24

Hello All,
I am Samarth, a retired Merchant marine Captain, a long time engine head, and a brand new arrival into the Team BHP family.

The first car I ever bought/ owned was an army disposal Willys that I picked up by my own money on my 20th B'day. Kept it for a year, broke the chassis and sold it little realizing what it could have meant later.

Next cars were an M800 also sold now, A 1996 Sumo DX, a 2004 Honda City V-tech now turbocharged, a 2006 Optra 1.8 LT, a 2009 Tata Safari 2.2 VTT, and now a 2003 Gypsy.

Always interested in engines, I've worked on my own cars making friends and enemies alike in several workshops.

Hope to post pics of the garage soon
with warm regards to all.

GTO · 3rd April 2010, 10:49

Welcome to an obvious gearhead! I presume you've already parked yourself somewhere in our Technical section? Do visit the Commercial Vehicles forum too; there's some great discussions on ships (including a test drive report

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Originally Posted by Captain

Kept it for a year, broke the chassis and sold it little realizing what it could have meant later.

I know just how you feel. We deeply regret selling our ol' Merc fintail...a car that would have been a true classic today.

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a 2004 Honda City V-tech now turbocharged

Sweet garage, though this car stands out. Being a 2004, this is the NHC (Dolphin shape) we're talking about? Details please. This could possibly be the only NHC running with a blower in the country.

Great to have you with us, Captain!

Akshay1234 · 3rd April 2010, 11:45

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Originally Posted by GTO

Sweet garage, though this car stands out. Being a 2004, this is the NHC (Dolphin shape) we're talking about? Details please. This could possibly be the only NHC running with a blower in the country.

Great to have you with us, Captain!

only 1 problem. i dont think the NHC had a vtec option in 2004. it came out later when the zx was launched.

tsk13 · 3rd April 2010, 23:23

Welcome aboard Captain. If my knowledge holds true then you're Captain Samarth from Autopoint (ProAutoMods), correct? If yes, then it's great to have such a erudite person on TBHP.

sidindica · 4th April 2010, 09:51

Yesterday I had an opportunity to meet with you, Captain, truly, it is a great experience!

Anyways, for those who are interested in seeing his turbocharged city, here is the pic which I clicked yesterday

sammyboy · 4th April 2010, 16:14

Hey Captain, welcome to team-bhp from your namesake

. Lovely garage you have there.

2nd April 2010, 10:24	#1
Captain Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NOIDA Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	Late arrival into Team BHP, Well, Better Late! Hello All, I am Samarth, a retired Merchant marine Captain, a long time engine head, and a brand new arrival into the Team BHP family. The first car I ever bought/ owned was an army disposal Willys that I picked up by my own money on my 20th B'day. Kept it for a year, broke the chassis and sold it little realizing what it could have meant later. Next cars were an M800 also sold now, A 1996 Sumo DX, a 2004 Honda City V-tech now turbocharged, a 2006 Optra 1.8 LT, a 2009 Tata Safari 2.2 VTT, and now a 2003 Gypsy. Always interested in engines, I've worked on my own cars making friends and enemies alike in several workshops. Hope to post pics of the garage soon with warm regards to all.
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3rd April 2010, 23:23	#4
tsk13 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,256 Thanked: 361 Times	Welcome aboard Captain. If my knowledge holds true then you're Captain Samarth from Autopoint (ProAutoMods), correct? If yes, then it's great to have such a erudite person on TBHP.
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4th April 2010, 09:51	#5
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,116 Times	Yesterday I had an opportunity to meet with you, Captain, truly, it is a great experience! Anyways, for those who are interested in seeing his turbocharged city, here is the pic which I clicked yesterday Attached Thumbnails
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4th April 2010, 16:14	#6
sammyboy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ggn/Dehradun Posts: 1,842 Thanked: 521 Times View My Garage	Hey Captain, welcome to team-bhp from your namesake . Lovely garage you have there.
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