[Dussey]

Originally Posted by swiftnfurious

What an awesome collection! More than that, it's such a beauty to see the way these are arranged! Am sure you should be spending quite a lot of time & fortune in managing these the way these are! Kudos Sir!

Originally Posted by peeve

Sir you have such an amazing collection....real drool stuff.Will come to your place for sure to be amidst these beauties . Congrats again.

Cheers

Originally Posted by MustangMan

Nice display. Love the models. Is that a Poacher 500k? and what scale are the planes?

Originally Posted by SuperSelect

Srivardhan, this is an absolute delight to the eyes ! What a collection man, and so wonderfully displayed. Your scale models are to die for !!

I'll make sure I barge in when I'm visiting Chennai. Better still, I'll make a visit only for this.

Originally Posted by drjones

Never knew such a heaven was in chennai, Iam from Kanchi sir, would love to visit it sometime.

Originally Posted by pranava999

Beautiful. Admire your passion and enthusiasm to not just collect cars but ALSO showcase them in the manner you have with scale models and period memorabilia such as posters, neon signs, etc. Truly wonderful and a delight. Would like to see a few more photos.

Originally Posted by thoma

Though I'm not a vintage enthusiast, I couldn't help myself drool over the arrangement of the items in the garage. Special kudos to the light effects, low ceiling, wooden panels, metal panels for the display of posters, random arrangement of the posters on the panel, the neon hangers, tight parking space, the scale model arrangement, bamboo curtains, the utilization of the pillars, white walls and what not.

Perfect settings for a garage museum.

Originally Posted by speed kills

Dussey!
You've given me a reason to drive down to Chennai now!!
That's a beautiful collection you've got there. You're taste is impeccable.

Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

Oh my god!! This place can just be the only reason to drive down to Chennai.
Fantastic display and layout Sir. A must see next time when I'm in Chennai.

Originally Posted by manishalive

Sri,

Awesome pictures. I like the way you have displayed your 1:1, the scale models and the related memorabilia. I an dying to visit your collection, hope fully my visit on next week I can have some time to have a meet eith you.

Cheers,

Manish

Originally Posted by KPS

What a wonderfully done garage. You have excellent taste. The cars/bikes are looking very good too. Guess the garage must be your pride and joy.

Cheers

KPS

Thanks for all the accolades folks ! It is really inspiring when all you enthusiasts respond so positively. You are all welcome to visit when you are in Chennai. My mobile number is in my profile.

[Pallavi]

Great collection..

Your taste shows in your collection and the way you have maintained them. The display case has awesome stuff. If you dont mind, can you post some close-up pics please?

[esteem_lover]

Fantastic Srivardhan, long time coming. Not just the vintage cars but the way you have showcased them with scale models, neon signs, posters. This is one place any auto enthusiast would love to visit. Maybe a ticket counter ?

[harit]

Dussey, this is a labour of love and dedication, you have set up a lovely compact display, very very much a reason to visit Chennai soon.
To create such a garage you have to first aquire the stuff, then restore it, then make a layout and build the interiors. No wonder you don't have much time to post. Keep it up, and make your expansions plan well ahead of requirement. Stuff is getting more and more difficult to find.

Cheers harit

P.S. I doubt that is a Pocher model, they were larger, scale 1:8. I doubt the company still exists which is a pity.

[President]

Congratz Dussey!

This is truly a Collectors dream come true. Your Passion and enthusiasm is apparent.
As Ravi (Super Select) has mentioned, we will have to exclusively make a trip to Chennai to meet up with you and get a chance to feel special viewing your collection.

[LDJ]

Excellent collection there and a beautiful display to boot! Really shows your passion and organizing skills! Hats off!

Originally Posted by esteem_lover

This is one place any auto enthusiast would love to visit. Maybe a ticket counter ?

LOL that sounds like a good idea too!

[mbz180]

It's hard to believe a private car display in a person's home this beautiful anywhere in the world, leave alone in India! I think I could comfortably make the place my bedroom; after all, what better way to go to sleep at night and wake up in the morning than in motoring paradise

Best Regards
mbz180

[Neel]

Fantastic! You have a lovely home for your vehicles and collectibles. Garage is an understatement, i feel.

Kudos to you on the effort and time spent.

[wasif]

Very nicely put together...the restoration quality of the cars makes them all that more nicer surrounded by the automobilia !

[anachronix]

Originally Posted by Dussey

Dear Enthusiasts,
Here is a write up of my Garage Dispay featured in 'The Times of India '
Chennai edition of Nov18,2011.
I am also posting pictures of my Vintage & Classic cars and motorcycles/scooter
and scale models displayed in the Garage in Chennai.

Wonderful collection there sir! Hope to get a chance to see it person

I will send you a PM if thats not a problem!

[kasli]

seen this beautiful and fantastic effort of Srivardhan in Person. The sheer collection of miniature models pristinely kept and organized make us all feel humble. The cars on the whole are superbly restored.

Superb and worth a visit for everyone who resides in Chennai and transiting thru and for anyone who loves cars and bikes and memorabilia that has been so nicely placed with period.

His 4 x 4 Jeep wall is a big WOW even though I am not a 4 x 4 Jeep fan.

Cheers

[diesel_power]

Flight to Chennai : 4500 rupees
Restaurant bills : 1000 rupees
Travelling to Dussey's place : 50 rupees
Watching these beauties : PRICELESS.

Your collection is really amazing.
The pictures speak of your love for cars.

[Dussey]

Diesel_Power, What a quote !! Your four lines tell it all !!

Kasli, Thanks, I was certainly honoured by your visit and appreciation !!

anachronix , Thanks ! You can certainly PM me. My E Mail Id and mobile contact are in my profile for your reference.

Wasif bhai, Thanks for your appreciation . It is most valued !

Neel/ Mbz180 & LDJ, Thanks. Its almost my bedroom, living room, study and more!

President / Super Select . Thanks and you are most welcome to visit !

Esteem lover Thanks. You are in Chennai, you can certainly touch base.

Pallavi, Will certainly post some close ups.

Harit ji Thanks a lot for your goods wishes ! It certainly is a labour of love and you are most welcome to visit. Will certainly take your advice and suggestions regarding expansion as two more vehicles a Morris Minor Traveller Woody & a '47 British Ford Thames E83W van , besides two motorcycles, a BSA C-11 OHV 250cc , an Auto Union DKW RT200, and an Italian Lambretta Series1 scooter, are under restoration at present, and should be complete by summer 2012.
The big Merc 500K model is a Europestar 1:5 RC.

[agspins]

Amazing is the word...Congrats Dussey ji. I guess most of the Scale models are sourced from abroad, including the RC Merc 500K.

[suhaas307]

Honestly, when I saw the title of this thread, I imagined the cars to be parked in a nice garage. Some of them dusty. Some not. And I got the shock of my life when I saw the photographs. This isn't a garage mate. This is your living-room!

Absolutely fantastic! Everything is so shiny and delicious to look at! Lip-smacking chrome, right there! And the scale-models and period sign-boards and neon-lights give it a very museum-feel! And to own your own private museum is something else! You've got a stunning collection, mate!

A few questions. Are you still collecting vintage and classic cars? Do you have any interest for classic sports-cars? There are plenty out there that require YOUR attention.