TVS Heritage rally - Chennai

Dussey · 5th August 2012, 09:45

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Originally Posted by harit

I have been told that in Chennai the MADRAS HERITAGE MOTORING CLUB (MHMC), is the most active, that is a good thing. The event did showcase some nice cars, very remarkable was their condition. Are also drives organised? Like to Pondycherry?
Cheers to an event that will fire up enthusiasm in south India. In the past many cars from there have been sold out of the state, there used to be Rolls-Royces in Chennai.

Cheers harit

Yes. The MHMC is very active with a member base increasing, especially in regard to two wheelers as a two wheeler membership category has also been introduced. The events are well organised, which includes this rally sponsored by MY TVS. The drive to Pondy with an overnight stay is also an annual feature , besides smaller events like display in Auto related exhibitions etc.

Chennai, has certainly lost many good cars which were sold out of state including Rolls Royces, one of which, understand is with the Mallaya collection.

Electra · 7th August 2012, 10:10

The Don Bosco Rally each year has become boring, to say the least. Its the same old cars. That Buick, never came in a four door convertible to start with, that is a chop job, and a real bad one, done by a well known restorer in Delhi. That Ford Custom has been nicely restored at least in the fotos.

Bulldogji · 27th August 2012, 14:17

The Hindu group of newspapers used to be associated with the Madras rallies. Do they still lend their support? Interestingly, Calcutta, Delhi and earlier Bombay saw the Statesman associating with them. Bombay then switched over to the Indian Express, The Hitvada in Nagpur. Print media seems to have a soft spot for vintage beauties. The owners of the Hindu, Statesman and the Indian Express themselves had interesting cars. With new media emerging, will we in future see new sponsors? TV channels and the like??

KPS · 27th August 2012, 15:47

I understand that this Ford Custom came from Amravathi and originally belonged to the immediate past president's family? Can anyone confirm is this is true?

This car has been beautifully restored in Bangalore. I love the paint job.

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Electra Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mysore. Posts: 2 Thanked: 3 Times	Re: TVS Heritage rally - Chennai The Don Bosco Rally each year has become boring, to say the least. Its the same old cars. That Buick, never came in a four door convertible to start with, that is a chop job, and a real bad one, done by a well known restorer in Delhi. That Ford Custom has been nicely restored at least in the fotos. Last edited by karlosdeville : 28th August 2012 at 14:47. Reason: Please focus discussion on the cars and the event. Thanks.
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Bulldogji BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: planet earth Posts: 888 Thanked: 1,188 Times	Re: TVS Heritage rally - Chennai The Hindu group of newspapers used to be associated with the Madras rallies. Do they still lend their support? Interestingly, Calcutta, Delhi and earlier Bombay saw the Statesman associating with them. Bombay then switched over to the Indian Express, The Hitvada in Nagpur. Print media seems to have a soft spot for vintage beauties. The owners of the Hindu, Statesman and the Indian Express themselves had interesting cars. With new media emerging, will we in future see new sponsors? TV channels and the like??
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KPS Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,756 Thanked: 11,502 Times View My Garage	Re: TVS Heritage rally - Chennai I understand that this Ford Custom came from Amravathi and originally belonged to the immediate past president's family? Can anyone confirm is this is true? This car has been beautifully restored in Bangalore. I love the paint job. Last edited by KPS : 27th August 2012 at 15:48.
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