Cost of classic cars when new? Pics of invoices included

Vijaynidhi · 7th July 2021, 23:17

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Originally Posted by travancore

Drove a brand new Mark III (KRV-1734) from 1979 to 1986; and never had a problem. We still have the car. And this was coming off a 1969 FIAT (KLV-1418) on which I learned to drive

Sir, completely off topic, when I worked in Trivandrum circa 1989 - 90 , my colleague had a blue Mark II Ambassador that was supposedly owned by the Maharaja prior. Ring any bells?

travancore · 8th July 2021, 18:47

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Originally Posted by Vijaynidhi

Sir, completely off topic, when I worked in Trivandrum circa 1989 - 90 , my colleague had a blue Mark II Ambassador that was supposedly owned by the Maharaja prior. Ring any bells?

Quite possible. The only Palace Ambassasdor that I can remember is this car. Believe it is a Mk II with updated Mk III features. Think they still have it.

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ajay99 · 9th July 2021, 18:18

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Originally Posted by travancore

Quite possible. The only Palace Ambassasdor that I can remember is this car. Believe it is a Mk II with updated Mk III features. Think they still have it.

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This is still in the Kaudiar Palace. There was an aquamarine colour Mark2 with the Pattom palace KLV 2556 which was later owned by an advocate.
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travancore · 14th July 2021, 04:00

courtesy: Classics of Tavancore Cochin Malabar FB.

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Hope not posted before!

Mafia · 14th July 2021, 08:46

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Originally Posted by travancore

courtesy: Classics of Tavancore Cochin Malabar FB.

Hope not posted before!

The year in which the ad's were published would be helpful.

Similar sized cars now cost 50 to 100 times the price!

karlosdeville · 30th July 2021, 22:07

An advertisement for Maxwell cars, 1916

A 5 seater Touring Car is listed at Rs. 3,750
A 6 seater Landaulette Car is listed at Rs. 5,000
A 5 seater Car with all-weather top is listed at Rs. 4,900

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Agents were 'The Automobile Co Ltd'

karlosdeville · 2nd August 2021, 15:24

In June 1925 a Ford Model T Touring is advertised at Rs. 2,220

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karlosdeville · 3rd August 2021, 14:56

In 1926, the delightfully named Buick Special Chota Six cost Rs. 5,600, as advertised here by agents TR Pratt

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It seems prices were reduced, as in 1925 prices were advertised at Rs. 6,450

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Courtesy Ash Nallawalla and the Bombay I Remember facebook page

karlosdeville · 4th August 2021, 15:12

November 1920 Chevrolet range advertised by The Bombay Garage

The 4 door Touring cost Rs. 4,250,
a Coupe cost Rs. 5,500
and a sedan cost Rs. 6,100

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Courtesy Ash Nalawalla

karlosdeville · 4th August 2021, 15:33

Another gem shared by Ash Nalawalla. I do not have the date but we can assume early 20s?

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Prices advertised as under

The Sport Cabriolet - Rs. 3,400
The Roadster - Rs. 3,550 (?)
The Sedan - Rs. 3,350
The Touring - Rs. 2,550
The Coach - Rs. 3,000
The Landau - Rs. 3,500

travancore · 5th August 2021, 21:43

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An Oldsmobile advertisement from The Onlooker, October 1947. The price seems to be Rs. 11,250

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A Chevrolet available for Rs.8,750 in July 1947 (The Onlooker)

travancore · 6th August 2021, 03:35

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A brand new Hindusthan Landmaster could you be yours for just Rs. 9845 (ex-plant) in 1955

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The same Landmaster advertisement, The Illustrated Weekly, August 1955.

travancore · 6th August 2021, 19:13

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Another gem shared by Ash Nalawalla.

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Another Bombay Garage / Chevrolet advertisement from Feb 1921. Prices ranging from Rs.4500 to Rs. 6100.

karlosdeville · 16th August 2021, 11:33

With the cost of petrol and emission troubles being at their peak, here is a refreshing ad from 1921 for the Milburn Electric, sold by the Transit Engineering Co

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At a cost of Rs. 10,500, the car promised 60 to 90 miles per charge.

karlosdeville · 25th August 2021, 12:19

In June 1948 the Kaiser Special was advertised as selling for Rs. 12,660 (last digits not too clear?). Agents were Federal Motors.

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30th July 2021, 22:07	#156
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	Re: Cost of classic cars when new? Pics of invoices included An advertisement for Maxwell cars, 1916 A 5 seater Touring Car is listed at Rs. 3,750 A 6 seater Landaulette Car is listed at Rs. 5,000 A 5 seater Car with all-weather top is listed at Rs. 4,900 Agents were 'The Automobile Co Ltd'
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karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	Re: Cost of classic cars when new? Pics of invoices included In June 1925 a Ford Model T Touring is advertised at Rs. 2,220
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3rd August 2021, 14:56	#158
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	Re: Cost of classic cars when new? Pics of invoices included In 1926, the delightfully named Buick Special Chota Six cost Rs. 5,600, as advertised here by agents TR Pratt It seems prices were reduced, as in 1925 prices were advertised at Rs. 6,450 Courtesy Ash Nallawalla and the Bombay I Remember facebook page Last edited by karlosdeville : 3rd August 2021 at 14:59.
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4th August 2021, 15:12	#159
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	Re: Cost of classic cars when new? Pics of invoices included November 1920 Chevrolet range advertised by The Bombay Garage The 4 door Touring cost Rs. 4,250, a Coupe cost Rs. 5,500 and a sedan cost Rs. 6,100 Courtesy Ash Nalawalla
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4th August 2021, 15:33	#160
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	Re: Cost of classic cars when new? Pics of invoices included Another gem shared by Ash Nalawalla. I do not have the date but we can assume early 20s? Prices advertised as under The Sport Cabriolet - Rs. 3,400 The Roadster - Rs. 3,550 (?) The Sedan - Rs. 3,350 The Touring - Rs. 2,550 The Coach - Rs. 3,000 The Landau - Rs. 3,500
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5th August 2021, 21:43	#161
travancore Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 2,934 Thanked: 8,551 Times	Re: Cost of classic cars when new? Pics of invoices included An Oldsmobile advertisement from The Onlooker, October 1947. The price seems to be Rs. 11,250 A Chevrolet available for Rs.8,750 in July 1947 (The Onlooker)
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16th August 2021, 11:33	#164
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	Re: Cost of classic cars when new? Pics of invoices included With the cost of petrol and emission troubles being at their peak, here is a refreshing ad from 1921 for the Milburn Electric, sold by the Transit Engineering Co At a cost of Rs. 10,500, the car promised 60 to 90 miles per charge.
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25th August 2021, 12:19	#165
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	Re: Cost of classic cars when new? Pics of invoices included In June 1948 the Kaiser Special was advertised as selling for Rs. 12,660 (last digits not too clear?). Agents were Federal Motors.
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