How rich were the Maharajas before Independence! Cars of the Maharajas

KartikeyaL · 19th May 2021, 12:38

What car could this be ?

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KartikeyaL · 20th May 2021, 11:08

1932 Lagonda, supposedly belonging to Maharaja of Jammu & Kashmir (?)

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KartikeyaL · 26th May 2021, 12:53

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Nawab Sadiq Ali Khan Shish Mahal was one of the grand nawabs of Lucknow.

As per the entries of the "who's who- Indian Princes, Chiefs and Nobles"-
Nawab Sadiq Ali Khan Shish Mahal was the elder son of Nawab Baqar Ali Khan Seesh Mahal. He was taluqdar of Kunwa Khera ( Manakpur-Rahimabad having head office at Arro).

Wedding car of Nawab Haider Ali Khan Shish Mahal leaving Sadiq Manzil 1923

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kasli · 1st June 2021, 18:32

1947 Bentley for sale on RM Sothebys belonging to the Maharaja of Baroda , Chassis number B42 AK

Cheers

KartikeyaL · 1st June 2021, 22:06

Have we seen this picture from Rewa before ?

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KartikeyaL · 2nd June 2021, 13:53

This article mentioning the Rewa Lanchester from " The Motor" was maybe not posted earlier (?)

Source : Bonhams

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KartikeyaL · 5th June 2021, 08:15

Pataudi Bhopal wedding 1939

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travancore · 5th June 2021, 19:33

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Pataudi Bhopal wedding 1939

A Buick on the right, I believe. Haven't figured out the convertible.

KartikeyaL · 15th June 2021, 16:08

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Marriage ceremony of Kolhapur princess Maharaj Kumari Padmaraje

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travancore · 15th June 2021, 21:27

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The first photo of the convertible should be the Maybach (going by the attached pboto)

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The dark coloured R-R is the Rajpipla / Kolhapur / Udaipur PII, 181RY.

karlosdeville · 21st June 2021, 18:32

The Mysore Daimler seen here at the Republic Day Parade, 1962

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karlosdeville · 30th June 2021, 11:53

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Maharaja Ranvir Singhji with "RATLAM 1"

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Maharaja with his wife and daughter and attendents, with the same car.

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Another picture of the same car

The 4th picture we are seeing of this car, and probably the best one

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KartikeyaL · 2nd July 2021, 11:10

H.H. the Maharao Saheb of Kutch Shri Sir Khengarji III

PC: Anirudhsinh Jadeja

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karlosdeville · 6th July 2021, 14:08

A real treat shared here (Pranlal Bhogilal Collection - Auto World - Dasthan - Kathwada - Gujarat)

Images of the Mercedes 540K (Cabriolet B ?) of the Bhogilal collection. I don't think images of the car have been seen on the forum before. Don't miss the Packard hubcap on the spare wheel.

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I am told the car was with the royal family of Jawhar State, and had been dieselised. Thankfully the original engine was sold along with the car. I've never seen it in person but it must be a truly remarkable automobile, just like most of the collection.

travancore · 7th July 2021, 20:35

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Images of the Mercedes 540K (Cabriolet B ?) of the Bhogilal collection.

Lovely! In the background is what looks like a R-R (New Phantom ?). Also perhaps a Silver Wraith.

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karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	Re: How rich were the Maharajas before Independence! Cars of the Maharajas A real treat shared here (Pranlal Bhogilal Collection - Auto World - Dasthan - Kathwada - Gujarat) Images of the Mercedes 540K (Cabriolet B ?) of the Bhogilal collection. I don't think images of the car have been seen on the forum before. Don't miss the Packard hubcap on the spare wheel. I am told the car was with the royal family of Jawhar State, and had been dieselised. Thankfully the original engine was sold along with the car. I've never seen it in person but it must be a truly remarkable automobile, just like most of the collection.
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