My evening with an Impala......

Cyrus43 · 25th October 2008, 00:17

So, I found a few interesting cars being worked on in a garage in a famous south bombay college. I will let the Pictures do the talking for now.

The first set is of a 1960 Chevrolet Impala that was recently brought back on the road after around 15 years or so according to the owner.

Later, he took me for a spin from Buyculla to Bombay Central....With the TOP DOWN!!! And the stares we have had are all worth it!!

Here are the pictures.

Stanher · 25th October 2008, 00:26

Arre Cy, waaaawewaaaah!!!

A '59 Impala, that too a convertible!! How lucky can you get! And here I only have memories of these cars when they were used as barAt cars on hire those days!

And its quite a "virgin" car still!

I recommend that you post about this car on 59chevy.com

They have a little page about these cars in India.

SuperSelect · 25th October 2008, 00:29

Cyrus baba, you seem to be having a lot of fun !! By the way there is an interesting looking car in the background in picture number 7. An Austin Cambridge, or a simlar era car ??
What place is this ? Do divulge, it is not good to keep all the good things to yourself. Sharing.. If we would all keep Sharing..

Cyrus43 · 25th October 2008, 00:31

Here are the other cars that were present.

The First is a Saab 9-6.

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This one is a Modded Fiat 1100 delite

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This is a Commer Truck with a Bedford Engine.

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This is a Fabulous 280S...

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Cyrus43 · 25th October 2008, 00:34

Ravi, No Austin Cambridges here!!

Thats just a Modded 1100 Delite. Actually, i would Quite like to have this car just for keeras sake!1 Will put in a REALLLYYY loud exhaust in it and scare everyone!!!

SuperSelect · 25th October 2008, 00:35

Oh shoot, that was a Fiat ! What a godawful one at that. Can the guy part with his bumpers - they look a bit out of place in his contraption. besides, abdriver could use them for his to-be-restored Taxi.
The saab is sooo cute man !

deepclutch · 25th October 2008, 00:58

seems you forgot to watermark one of the pictures ? (Saab)

GTO · 25th October 2008, 16:07

What an astoundingly stylish car, you must had the ride of your life Cyrus.

Cyrus43 · 25th October 2008, 21:58

Definatel Rushabh!! And the car is HUGE, it makes everthing on the road feel really bad!!

PAVAN KADAM · 25th October 2008, 22:16

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Originally Posted by SuperSelect

Oh shoot, that was a Fiat ! What a godawful one at that. Can the guy part with his bumpers - they look a bit out of place in his contraption. besides, abdriver could use them for his to-be-restored Taxi.
The saab is sooo cute man !

Is it so damn difficult to get fiat spares in Mumbai?

Bangy its real easy to find Fiat spares and that too at throw away price. I picked up 2 bumpers, 4 wheel caps, a meter console and one carb for my Cousins Fiat Restoration for Rs.1500/-.

What a huugee impala, wow and the Saab looks a class apart. Nice find Cyrus

Cyrus43 · 25th October 2008, 22:22

Its Difficult to find Ohh-Ree-Gee-Nal Spares in bombay. The long bumpers and all...

kavesh55 · 26th October 2008, 00:14

how do you know Shyam Godha (Hope I ve spelt it correctly) ? MRF smthing belongs to him.

SuperSelect · 26th October 2008, 00:22

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Is it so damn difficult to get fiat spares in Mumbai?

Bangy its real easy to find Fiat spares and that too at throw away price. I picked up 2 bumpers, 4 wheel caps, a meter console and one carb for my Cousins Fiat Restoration for Rs.1500/-.

What a huugee impala, wow and the Saab looks a class apart. Nice find Cyrus

Arre Pavan, looks like I'll have to make a trip to Bangy soon. This is unbelievable boss !
I guess Mumbai has too many fiat guys, so too less spares.

Cyrus43 · 26th October 2008, 14:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by kavesh55

how do you know Shyam Godha (Hope I ve spelt it correctly) ? MRF smthing belongs to him.

Its SAM GODHA. He is a very avid car lover bawaji!! I have intited him to the FCCCI. He is in charge of the Garae in Saboo Siddik College. The car need attention though.

PAVAN KADAM · 26th October 2008, 21:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Its Difficult to find Ohh-Ree-Gee-Nal Spares in bombay. The long bumpers and all...

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperSelect

Arre Pavan, looks like I'll have to make a trip to Bangy soon. This is unbelievable boss !
I guess Mumbai has too many fiat guys, so too less spares.

Might be the case,

Our local gujri has so many spares " Ohh-Ree-Gee-Nal spares also", that'll be sufficient enough to dole out some 100 cars from any assembly line.cheers:

Pls feel free to take my help when visiting Bengaluru.

25th October 2008, 00:17	#1
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	My evening with an Impala...... So, I found a few interesting cars being worked on in a garage in a famous south bombay college. I will let the Pictures do the talking for now. The first set is of a 1960 Chevrolet Impala that was recently brought back on the road after around 15 years or so according to the owner. Later, he took me for a spin from Buyculla to Bombay Central....With the TOP DOWN!!! And the stares we have had are all worth it!! Here are the pictures. Attached Thumbnails
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25th October 2008, 00:26	#2
Stanher Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 6,491 Thanked: 2,087 Times View My Garage	Arre Cy, waaaawewaaaah!!! A '59 Impala, that too a convertible!! How lucky can you get! And here I only have memories of these cars when they were used as barAt cars on hire those days! And its quite a "virgin" car still! I recommend that you post about this car on 59chevy.com They have a little page about these cars in India.
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25th October 2008, 00:29	#3
SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	Cyrus baba, you seem to be having a lot of fun !! By the way there is an interesting looking car in the background in picture number 7. An Austin Cambridge, or a simlar era car ?? What place is this ? Do divulge, it is not good to keep all the good things to yourself. Sharing.. If we would all keep Sharing..
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25th October 2008, 00:31	#4
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Here are the other cars that were present. The First is a Saab 9-6. This one is a Modded Fiat 1100 delite This is a Commer Truck with a Bedford Engine. This is a Fabulous 280S...
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Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Ravi, No Austin Cambridges here!! Thats just a Modded 1100 Delite. Actually, i would Quite like to have this car just for keeras sake!1 Will put in a REALLLYYY loud exhaust in it and scare everyone!!! Last edited by Rehaan : 25th October 2008 at 16:01. Reason: 3 smileys.
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SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	Oh shoot, that was a Fiat ! What a godawful one at that. Can the guy part with his bumpers - they look a bit out of place in his contraption. besides, abdriver could use them for his to-be-restored Taxi. The saab is sooo cute man !
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deepclutch Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Muvattupuzha Posts: 1,165 Thanked: 162 Times	seems you forgot to watermark one of the pictures ? (Saab)
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GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,521 Thanked: 300,711 Times View My Garage	What an astoundingly stylish car, you must had the ride of your life Cyrus.
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25th October 2008, 21:58	#9
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Definatel Rushabh!! And the car is HUGE, it makes everthing on the road feel really bad!!
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Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Its Difficult to find Ohh-Ree-Gee-Nal Spares in bombay. The long bumpers and all...
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kavesh55 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 748 Thanked: 49 Times	how do you know Shyam Godha (Hope I ve spelt it correctly) ? MRF smthing belongs to him.
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