1954 Dodge, Plymouth and Desoto

AmalTanna · 20th January 2009, 13:58

I recently acquired a 1954 Dodge from Mysore, she is currently undergoing restoration in Jaipur. It should be ready by April - May. Hoping to add to the collection from here on.

Benson · 20th January 2009, 18:06

Great Car !!!! best of luck for your future collection.

BTW what is that red car in the background

Cyrus43 · 20th January 2009, 18:32

Brilliant buy! Also, Can we have some more pictures of the garage around it. There seem to be some amazing beauties in there.!!

kbalii · 20th January 2009, 18:40

Wow.. now that your post talk about "the collection" and the pic supports it.. Which are the lovely ladies that you have as a part of your collection?

harit · 20th January 2009, 19:01

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Originally Posted by kbalii

Wow.. now that your post talk about "the collection" and the pic supports it.. Which are the lovely ladies that you have as a part of your collection?

This Dodge was last lying in Bangalore, it was offered to us but as we bought something else we let it go. But she was a nice car and very restorable. The guy who bought it and passed it on to you is quite knowledgable and should be able to do a good job. The cars in the background, the Mustang Convertible, the Bentley have all reached the same place. But I do not think that all have the same owner. In Jaipur there are now quite a few collectors and many cars from all over India have gone there, including cars from Mumbai.
This Dodge is a very practical car and should give a lot of pleasure when completed.
All the best!
Harit

anjan_c2007 · 20th January 2009, 19:11

Congrats Amal on your new acquisition. The car is very original-is it a Kingsway Convertible ?Looks like a Left Hand Drive. They used to have the Caution LHD on these cars imported from the US.We would also like to see the dash pictures, rear view and the post restoration ones.

V-16 · 20th January 2009, 20:05

Welcome to the forum and Congrats AmalTanna. Thats a great buy. As Harit pointed out its a great and practical car. I believe your car should have an electric hood? That Mustang in the background is delicious so is the Bentley.

While you are at it, please put up a proper introduction of yourself to help us know you better.Please also take time to go through the board rules:

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Kindly let us know what other cars you have. If you could also post pics that would be fantastic.

Enjoy your stay here.

SuperSelect · 20th January 2009, 22:41

Welcome Amal, and that's a beauty you've got yourself ! Do post stage wise pictures of the restoration project. Looking forward.

AmalTanna · 21st January 2009, 11:59

Hi SuperSelect,
Thank you! I will keep the pictures coming on the restoration in progress.

Thanks Benson!
The Red car is a Mustang, and shes a beauty.

Hi Harit,
Thanks!
I hope i can enjoy the car once the works complete, the car is getting restored in Jaipur my Mr.Jhagid,(United Cars), he's restored some beauties. The Bentley in the background is the same one which was at the Cartier event held in Mumbai recently.

Thanks V-16!

Yes, the car does have an electric hood.
The cars at the workshop are mindblowing, the Bentley is the same one which was at the Cartier Concours.

I'll work on the introduction as well, just getting used to the forum.
Thanks & Regards.

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manishk123 · 8th June 2009, 12:39

Hi Amal,
I just bought a similar car in Mumbai, although she's in much worse shape than your's. The logos and hood monogram are missing, so is the motor for the power roof. Would appreciate if you can share any information about sourcing parts. Also is this model called the Coronet or Royal? My RC book only says 1954 Dodge so cant figure out. Would appreciate a reply. Thanks.

kurundwad · 17th July 2009, 01:06

amal, great to know you share my passion for Chrysler products of 1954 vintage. if you need any assistance, please call 9822017967 - Bhalchandrarao C. Patwardhan of Kurundwad (Senior)

Renjit · 15th June 2010, 11:49

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Originally Posted by AmalTanna

I recently acquired a 1954 Dodge from Mysore, she is currently undergoing restoration in Jaipur. It should be ready by April - May. Hoping to add to the collection from here on.

How is the restoration progressing. do you have some latest snaps .

karlosdeville · 15th June 2010, 12:30

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Originally Posted by Renjit

How is the restoration progressing. do you have some latest snaps .

The car is ready and beautifully restored. Can be seen here.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attach...er-dodge07.jpg

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attach...er-dodge12.jpg

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attach...er-dodge10.jpg

chanu · 16th June 2010, 00:22

Wow! such a magnificant peice of machine, I couldn't believe my eyes. The car is restored impecciably and awefull. thanks Karl for sharing with us.

PAVAN KADAM · 16th June 2010, 00:30

The restoration Quality shows.

Wow.....!

Lot of people discourage restorers with the price and time tag.

Motivation level drops and sadly the end product will remain incomplete.

Nice to see such a good restoration in a long time.

I would want to get to that level someday soon.

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AmalTanna Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10 Thanked: 2 Times	1954 Dodge, Plymouth and Desoto I recently acquired a 1954 Dodge from Mysore, she is currently undergoing restoration in Jaipur. It should be ready by April - May. Hoping to add to the collection from here on. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Technocrat : 20th January 2009 at 18:31. Reason: Removed Extra font & color Tags
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20th January 2009, 18:06	#2
Benson BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 124 Thanked: 42 Times View My Garage	Great Car !!!! best of luck for your future collection. BTW what is that red car in the background
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20th January 2009, 18:32	#3
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Brilliant buy! Also, Can we have some more pictures of the garage around it. There seem to be some amazing beauties in there.!!
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20th January 2009, 18:40	#4
kbalii BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 100 Thanked: 25 Times	Wow.. now that your post talk about "the collection" and the pic supports it.. Which are the lovely ladies that you have as a part of your collection?
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20th January 2009, 19:11	#6
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,331 Thanked: 20,647 Times View My Garage	Congrats Amal on your new acquisition. The car is very original-is it a Kingsway Convertible ?Looks like a Left Hand Drive. They used to have the Caution LHD on these cars imported from the US.We would also like to see the dash pictures, rear view and the post restoration ones.
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20th January 2009, 20:05	#7
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 950 Times View My Garage	Welcome to the forum and Congrats AmalTanna. Thats a great buy. As Harit pointed out its a great and practical car. I believe your car should have an electric hood? That Mustang in the background is delicious so is the Bentley. While you are at it, please put up a proper introduction of yourself to help us know you better.Please also take time to go through the board rules: Team-BHP - Announcements in Forum : Announcements Kindly let us know what other cars you have. If you could also post pics that would be fantastic. Enjoy your stay here.
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20th January 2009, 22:41	#8
SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	Welcome Amal, and that's a beauty you've got yourself ! Do post stage wise pictures of the restoration project. Looking forward.
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21st January 2009, 11:59	#9
AmalTanna Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10 Thanked: 2 Times	Hi SuperSelect, Thank you! I will keep the pictures coming on the restoration in progress. Thanks Benson! The Red car is a Mustang, and shes a beauty. Hi Harit, Thanks! I hope i can enjoy the car once the works complete, the car is getting restored in Jaipur my Mr.Jhagid,(United Cars), he's restored some beauties. The Bentley in the background is the same one which was at the Cartier event held in Mumbai recently. Thanks V-16! Yes, the car does have an electric hood. The cars at the workshop are mindblowing, the Bentley is the same one which was at the Cartier Concours. I'll work on the introduction as well, just getting used to the forum. Thanks & Regards. Note from the Team-BHP Support Staff : Please use the "edit" button if posting within 15 minutes of the first post, instead of creating another back-to-back post Also use "Multi Quote" option for quoting Multiple posts. Last edited by Jaggu : 21st January 2009 at 12:23. Reason: Back to back posts, use multi quote
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8th June 2009, 12:39	#10
manishk123 BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 541 Thanked: 708 Times View My Garage	Hi Amal, I just bought a similar car in Mumbai, although she's in much worse shape than your's. The logos and hood monogram are missing, so is the motor for the power roof. Would appreciate if you can share any information about sourcing parts. Also is this model called the Coronet or Royal? My RC book only says 1954 Dodge so cant figure out. Would appreciate a reply. Thanks.
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17th July 2009, 01:06	#11
kurundwad Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 6 Thanked: 5 Times	amal, great to know you share my passion for Chrysler products of 1954 vintage. if you need any assistance, please call 9822017967 - Bhalchandrarao C. Patwardhan of Kurundwad (Senior)
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16th June 2010, 00:22	#14
chanu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: APX to AP 29 Posts: 1,483 Thanked: 150 Times View My Garage	Wow! such a magnificant peice of machine, I couldn't believe my eyes. The car is restored impecciably and awefull. thanks Karl for sharing with us.
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16th June 2010, 00:30	#15
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	The restoration Quality shows. Wow.....! Lot of people discourage restorers with the price and time tag. Motivation level drops and sadly the end product will remain incomplete. Nice to see such a good restoration in a long time. I would want to get to that level someday soon.
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