Rust In Pieces... Pics of Disintegrating Classic & Vintage Cars

V-16 · 24th January 2009, 15:43

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Originally Posted by foby.sebastian

spotted at a scrap market near ma home , I think its still in a restorable condition

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

That is a real shame. I really dont get how one can do that to a mercedes. And that too a 115!!! And the interiors seem to be in pretty good nick!! Definately restorable!

No guys its not worth it. The car will take in a lot of money, Harit has already elaborated. The interiors are not in good nick, excep tthe dash. The console is manufactured to fit in an a/c and the door panels are horribly unreal with a Victorian stitch type of a design. For a parts car yes (if it had te original mechanicals of only for the pattis etc) not for anything else.

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Originally Posted by DHABHAR.BEHRAM

Dear Gogi - on the Heralds - I read your posts on the Herald on the last page. Yes I know you had a green one and if my memory is correct, the name of the last owner was one Mr.Kotwal, a tall bearded chap, right?

BehramBhai, my car was not green but very close to the colour which Amol has done on his Dukkar Fiat. It was owned by Mr.Ishtiaq Nagri, nephew of Mr. Abbas Jasdanwala. Maybe previously owned by mr Kotwal, i am not aware.

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Well, coming back to your Triumph, I used to see this car parked in your compound for many years. Further, I wonder what happened to Nazir Hoosein's green Triumph (MHY something), the one in which he, "Chubi" (Mohinder) Lalwani (Renuka Kripalani's father) and the late, very senior and very respected Suresh Naik won the Teheran to Dacca rally. Folklore has it that they had welded a screwdriver in place of the gear lever when it broke.

Mr. Hussien's triumph i saw last standing at a parking, covered at his offfice at Liberty Building, with roll cage et all and Mags.

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Perhaps Harit " Uncle" can elaborate.

HArit Uncle will be probably a year or two younger if not exactly your age BEhrambhai, I would love to see his reaction to you or me calling him "Uncle"

siddartha · 24th January 2009, 16:09

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Originally Posted by DHABHAR.BEHRAM

Dear Gogi - on the Heralds - I read your posts on the Herald on the last page. Yes I know you had a green one and if my memory is correct, the name of the last owner was one Mr.Kotwal, a tall bearded chap, right? He is the same fellow who entered the 1983 MASA rally with Mr.Minoo Nanavaty as his navigator in his Fiat. His rally number was 13, mine was 14. I overtook him 3 kms into the first special stage after starting one minute behind him. THOSE WERE THE DAYS! LET'S ORGANISE A RALLY FOR FIATS ONLY, SHALL WE? I'LL TAKE PART. Sigh! Well, coming back to your Triumph, I used to see this car parked in your compound for many years. Further, I wonder what happened to Nazir Hoosein's green Triumph (MHY something), the one in which he, "Chubi" (Mohinder) Lalwani (Renuka Kripalani's father) and the late, very senior and very respected Suresh Naik won the Teheran to Dacca rally. Folklore has it that they had welded a screwdriver in place of the gear lever when it broke. Perhaps Harit Uncle can elaborate.

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

thats an awesome idea , somedoy should organise one a classic car rally for indian cars , i will definitely take part.

svsantosh · 27th January 2009, 14:53

Not sure if this is already posted here.

Found this car on the ROAD outside TANJORE Palace of His Highness Serfoji-II

Spitfire · 27th January 2009, 15:19

Ahhh... the Biscayne. It hurts..

fx45 · 27th January 2009, 16:13

nice biscayne there...

Ram · 27th January 2009, 19:15

This is a 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne with what looks like, the original paint scheme. Roman Red and Ermine White -- a popular color combination.

The body does not look rusted too bad for a 49 year old car.

V-16 · 27th January 2009, 20:15

I have a bad feeling whenever i see these horrid monstrous fog lamps. Its uncanny that most cars that adorn fogs like these are dieselised....please tell me this 1960 Biscayne still has its straight 6/V8. Please please!!

rjvora_2000 · 28th January 2009, 08:59

PYS which is this registration?

Stanher · 28th January 2009, 09:07

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Originally Posted by rjvora_2000

PYS which is this registration?

It is Pondicherry, close to TN.

rjvora_2000 · 28th January 2009, 10:51

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Originally Posted by Stanher

It is Pondicherry, close to TN.

Ok, that's a new input for me!!

- Thank you.

svsantosh · 28th January 2009, 13:05

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

Ahhh... the Biscayne. It hurts..

yep...!!

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Originally Posted by Ram

This is a 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne with what looks like, the original paint scheme. Roman Red and Ermine White -- a popular color combination.

The body does not look rusted too bad for a 49 year old car.

Yes Ram Sir, I was actually taken aback by the ORIGINAL hub caps with the Chevy logo's onn them!!

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Originally Posted by V-16

I have a bad feeling whenever i see these horrid monstrous fog lamps. Its uncanny that most cars that adorn fogs like these are dieselised....please tell me this 1960 Biscayne still has its straight 6/V8. Please please!!

No Clue V16, I just came out of the palace (tour) and noticed this right outside. My uncanny feeling is this is probably a (ex) royal ONE!!

Well, If you any bhpians near Tanjore (Tanjavur, 60Kms from Tricy, about 100Kms from Velankanni, ~200 from Pondicherry) - you can find the answer to the engine part.

Ram · 28th January 2009, 16:48

The 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne had the following four fancily named choices of engine.

135 bhp Hi-Thrift 6 with hydraulic valve lifters and automatic choke.
230 bhp Super Turbo-fire V8.
250 bhp Turbo-thrust V8.
280 bhp Super Turbo-thrust V8.

These engines could be mated to one of five transmissions:

Turboglide automatic transmission
Powerglide automatic transmission
4-speed synchromesh manual gearbox
3-speed synchromesh manual gearbox
3-speed manual gearbox with overdrive

It came with coil springs on all four wheels and recirculating ball-race steering.
The chassis was a safety-girder X-built frame. The ultra-firm X-frame chassis which continued at least until 1963, is a subject of much discussion and makes this Chevrolet especially attractive for east LA Latino low-rider modification.
The use of plated aluminium trims ensured lifelong rust free appearance.

Stanher · 28th January 2009, 23:02

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Originally Posted by svsantosh

My uncanny feeling is this is probably a (ex) royal ONE!!

My uncanny feeling is it has been parked outside the palace just to creat this sort of impression!

It would've I guess, if it weren't for the Pondy regn.!

kasli · 28th January 2009, 23:28

can somone give me details please

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Originally Posted by Glifford

I spotted this rusting beauty within the grounds of the Jayamahal Palace Hotel in Bangalore. On the dirt track leading to the HP gas dealer (explains were I was coming from) inside the hotel compound (Opposite to the North Side entrance of the Bangalore Cantonment Station).

Any idea which one it is/was?

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Another picture of the same car. Terrible!

where is this ?? can i have some details ...please

karlosdeville · 29th January 2009, 09:20

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Originally Posted by kasli

where is this ?? can i have some details ...please

You'll have to ask Harit uncle.

27th January 2009, 14:53	#1848
svsantosh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 4,006 Thanked: 6,349 Times View My Garage	Chevrolet Biscayne Not sure if this is already posted here. Found this car on the ROAD outside TANJORE Palace of His Highness Serfoji-II Attached Thumbnails
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27th January 2009, 15:19	#1849
Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,312 Thanked: 774 Times	Ahhh... the Biscayne. It hurts..
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27th January 2009, 16:13	#1850
fx45 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,823 Thanked: 384 Times	nice biscayne there...
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27th January 2009, 19:15	#1851
Ram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore, Mumbai, Nagpur Posts: 2,166 Thanked: 219 Times View My Garage	1960 Chevrolet Biscayne This is a 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne with what looks like, the original paint scheme. Roman Red and Ermine White -- a popular color combination. The body does not look rusted too bad for a 49 year old car.
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27th January 2009, 20:15	#1852
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 950 Times View My Garage	I have a bad feeling whenever i see these horrid monstrous fog lamps. Its uncanny that most cars that adorn fogs like these are dieselised....please tell me this 1960 Biscayne still has its straight 6/V8. Please please!!
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28th January 2009, 08:59	#1853
rjvora_2000 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai/Mulund Posts: 1,658 Thanked: 56 Times	PYS which is this registration?
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28th January 2009, 16:48	#1857
Ram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore, Mumbai, Nagpur Posts: 2,166 Thanked: 219 Times View My Garage	The 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne had the following four fancily named choices of engine. 135 bhp Hi-Thrift 6 with hydraulic valve lifters and automatic choke. 230 bhp Super Turbo-fire V8. 250 bhp Turbo-thrust V8. 280 bhp Super Turbo-thrust V8. These engines could be mated to one of five transmissions: Turboglide automatic transmission Powerglide automatic transmission 4-speed synchromesh manual gearbox 3-speed synchromesh manual gearbox 3-speed manual gearbox with overdrive It came with coil springs on all four wheels and recirculating ball-race steering. The chassis was a safety-girder X-built frame. The ultra-firm X-frame chassis which continued at least until 1963, is a subject of much discussion and makes this Chevrolet especially attractive for east LA Latino low-rider modification. The use of plated aluminium trims ensured lifelong rust free appearance.
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