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Old 24th January 2010, 14:18   #1
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Spotted: Old Classic Car @ Chennai. EDIT : It's a Humber Snipe

Dear frenz:

Gud day! I spotted a classic old car @ Chennai Mount Road. Please excuse me for the image quality as it was taken on the move.

It was really a nice one & everybody stared at the car like anything!!

Here you go

Spotted: Old Classic Car @ Chennai. EDIT : It's a Humber Snipe-04122009009.jpg

Spotted: Old Classic Car @ Chennai. EDIT : It's a Humber Snipe-04122009010.jpg

Spotted: Old Classic Car @ Chennai. EDIT : It's a Humber Snipe-04122009011.jpg

Spotted: Old Classic Car @ Chennai. EDIT : It's a Humber Snipe-04122009012.jpg
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Old 24th January 2010, 17:49   #2
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Dear frenz:

Gud day! I spotted a classic old car @ Chennai Mount Road. Please excuse me for the image quality as it was taken on the move.

It was really a nice one & everybody stared at the car like anything!
Looks like a Humber from the mid 30s - nice find.
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Old 24th January 2010, 18:09   #3
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Is this classic car 40's austin ?
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Old 24th January 2010, 19:11   #4
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Wow, nice car, looks like Humber, seen similar car in Secunderabad long time well maintained by the Army.
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It's a 37 to 39 Humber Snipe. There are a few of these pictured on this forum and i recollect there are a few in Hyderbabd too.

i think the car with the army in Hyderabad is a Super Snipe.
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Old 24th January 2010, 22:57   #6
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Hey guys!! It looks like Humber Snipe ;-)

Wasif: You are absolutely rite!!
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Wow, nice car, looks like Humber, seen similar car in Secunderabad long time well maintained by the Army.
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It's a 37 to 39 Humber Snipe. There are a few of these pictured on this forum and i recollect there are a few in Hyderbabd too.

i think the car with the army in Hyderabad is a Super Snipe.
Yes, its a Super Snipe. Here is said car seen at the R-day rally held today:

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vintag...-jan-10-a.html
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Old 27th January 2010, 22:58   #8
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Hey Stanher:

The pictures were too gud man!!
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Old 27th January 2010, 23:55   #9
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The pictures were too gud man!!
Thanks for your compliments, sai!

Always happy to share the passion!
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