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

911987 · 20th November 2009, 12:03

Hi Karlos,since some of the cars we have discussed do qualify for the rust in pieces thread, hope you will forgive us our trespasses.
Packard , when in Khushroo Baug was unpainted, primer only.
The Y series MG with Vakil later is the one offered to me by a broker from Pune who wanted to take me to Kolhapur? to buy it from one of the owners of Archies(Pune).Foolishly declined at 35k.
Hi again Harit,still neck deep in swimming,also the reason I dont live in Bombay anymore and part of the reason why there was little time or money to indulge my passion for cars all these years.
To answer in brief
Alfa+Jag could have been held by lawyer.You are probably right about metallic hardtop.
Owner of wire wheel Jag was with Air India,initials B.C.
Jag mk2 guilty though yet uncharged, turn myself in!
Allard, I think I remember now, asked the driver of the car whose it was, he said and I may be wrong, that it had been lying unused for a long time, son of the owner had come back from abroad and woud be using it, not for sale,also remember now fuel feed was bottle held up by guy sitting next to him pipe directly to carb, maybe tank was rotten or pump had failed.Never saw it again.
Remembered MG TC Red Nepean Sea Road prominent marwari family owned.
Also silver Jag XK120 seen at Gowalia tank several times and another XK at Altamount Road opp -----?Kutir, one more parked covered at Hotel Kemps Corner where the BMW's now stand.
Had you heard of XK in Ooty with engine opened up?
By the way where is the guy who called himself, if I remember correctly, Bhalerao Motorwala, came to my house one day with a photo album of several of the cars seen at the Cartier show(or their twins) and more like them, all supposedly for sale at exorbitant prices for that time?
Bye.

911987 · 20th November 2009, 12:05

Sorry Karlos,was typing the previous post and did not see your last post till after I posted, will follow your advice henceforth.

Prabal · 20th November 2009, 12:23

Obediently, I have paid heed to the D-bhpian's advice and posted here!

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vintag...ml#post1592449

wasif · 20th November 2009, 14:45

WOW After a real long time things here are getting interesting again.

Harit and the gent with the numerical ID do please keep on with this discussion. If anyone would be able to add pics of the cars being discueed it would be a great addition.

manishalive · 20th November 2009, 14:57

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Originally Posted by arun1100

Lets go today itself !!

Are Baba meeting @ 4 in the evening.

sgchaudhuri · 20th November 2009, 15:30

Manish, do let me know when you guys are coming preferably after my exam around 5pm tomorrow! I'm will gladly help you with whatever little I can with your restoration project!

Srivathsa_Satya · 20th November 2009, 17:06

I came across this Minx, lying on its side. There is no rear axle! I am told axle along with mud guards, lights, etc are stored and kept intact. Is there any hope to revive the car? I am guessing the model year should be between 1944 - 1950.

Stanher · 20th November 2009, 17:59

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Originally Posted by Srivathsa_Satya

I came across this Minx, lying on its side. There is no rear axle! I am told axle along with mud guards, lights, etc are stored and kept intact. Is there any hope to revive the car? I am guessing the model year should be between 1944 - 1950.

It's a '48-49 Minx. Really a sad sight! 'wonder why it was pushed over like that!

Jai3033 · 20th November 2009, 20:42

Came across these cars on the road side recently. Can anyone identify the car with the pink primer?

amit V8 · 20th November 2009, 20:52

any idea of this?? lying here for the last 20 years or more.

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PAVAN KADAM · 20th November 2009, 21:29

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Originally Posted by Srivathsa_Satya

I came across this Minx, lying on its side. There is no rear axle! I am told axle along with mud guards, lights, etc are stored and kept intact. Is there any hope to revive the car? I am guessing the model year should be between 1944 - 1950.

There is lots of hope in reviving this car.

Nothing much is lost buddy. Sad to see the way its been rolled over to one side.

Someone needs to wake up that Minx from its slumber.

Stanher · 20th November 2009, 22:27

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Originally Posted by Jai3033

Came across these cars on the road side recently. Can anyone identify the car with the pink primer?

That's a late 50s/early 60s Hillman Minx (imported)

Really sad to see the Pennant like that! BTW, (sorry but can't help being tempted!) any chance of getting some parts off it, if it's abandoned?

What's the story on these cars? 'looks like a roadside workshop/garage.

sgchaudhuri · 20th November 2009, 22:52

Hi Guys! Here's another surprise for the day! It an Austin Seven I spotted today along with the VW bug and the Super-Select! The car has no engine! I got pictures form a distance as it was behind the barb-wires and the owner of the property wasn't around! It could make a good 'donor' car! Have a look!

PS: I'm looking for other BHP-ians in BLR/CCU who are interested in Classic scouting! I'm pretty much 'jobless' and I this is a formal call to all other 'like-minded' classic lovers who have the time and wouldn't mind spending it scouting for classics!!! Fingers crossed.

Cheers,
Souvik!

Prabal · 20th November 2009, 23:22

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Originally Posted by amit V8

any idea of this?? lying here for the last 20 years or more.

I think this is the second version of Plymouth Valiant - 1963-64ish.

predatorwheelz · 21st November 2009, 08:55

@amitv8 - is this car lying in a building near Triangular park?

20th November 2009, 12:03	#2521
911987 BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 138 Thanked: 32 Times	Hi Karlos,since some of the cars we have discussed do qualify for the rust in pieces thread, hope you will forgive us our trespasses. Packard , when in Khushroo Baug was unpainted, primer only. The Y series MG with Vakil later is the one offered to me by a broker from Pune who wanted to take me to Kolhapur? to buy it from one of the owners of Archies(Pune).Foolishly declined at 35k. Hi again Harit,still neck deep in swimming,also the reason I dont live in Bombay anymore and part of the reason why there was little time or money to indulge my passion for cars all these years. To answer in brief Alfa+Jag could have been held by lawyer.You are probably right about metallic hardtop. Owner of wire wheel Jag was with Air India,initials B.C. Jag mk2 guilty though yet uncharged, turn myself in! Allard, I think I remember now, asked the driver of the car whose it was, he said and I may be wrong, that it had been lying unused for a long time, son of the owner had come back from abroad and woud be using it, not for sale,also remember now fuel feed was bottle held up by guy sitting next to him pipe directly to carb, maybe tank was rotten or pump had failed.Never saw it again. Remembered MG TC Red Nepean Sea Road prominent marwari family owned. Also silver Jag XK120 seen at Gowalia tank several times and another XK at Altamount Road opp -----?Kutir, one more parked covered at Hotel Kemps Corner where the BMW's now stand. Had you heard of XK in Ooty with engine opened up? By the way where is the guy who called himself, if I remember correctly, Bhalerao Motorwala, came to my house one day with a photo album of several of the cars seen at the Cartier show(or their twins) and more like them, all supposedly for sale at exorbitant prices for that time? Bye.
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20th November 2009, 12:05	#2522
911987 BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 138 Thanked: 32 Times	Sorry Karlos,was typing the previous post and did not see your last post till after I posted, will follow your advice henceforth.
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20th November 2009, 12:23	#2523
Prabal BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N Delhi/Pune/Kolkata/Schwarzenfeld Posts: 886 Thanked: 293 Times	Obediently, I have paid heed to the D-bhpian's advice and posted here! http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vintag...ml#post1592449
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20th November 2009, 14:45	#2524
wasif Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Abu Dhabi (for now) Posts: 2,957 Thanked: 414 Times	WOW After a real long time things here are getting interesting again. Harit and the gent with the numerical ID do please keep on with this discussion. If anyone would be able to add pics of the cars being discueed it would be a great addition.
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20th November 2009, 15:30	#2526
sgchaudhuri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calcutta/Bengal Posts: 88 Thanked: 94 Times View My Garage	Manish, do let me know when you guys are coming preferably after my exam around 5pm tomorrow! I'm will gladly help you with whatever little I can with your restoration project!
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20th November 2009, 17:06	#2527
Srivathsa_Satya BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: BLR - VU3BLR Posts: 82 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Hillman Minx I came across this Minx, lying on its side. There is no rear axle! I am told axle along with mud guards, lights, etc are stored and kept intact. Is there any hope to revive the car? I am guessing the model year should be between 1944 - 1950. Attached Thumbnails
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20th November 2009, 20:42	#2529
Jai3033 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 155 Thanked: 20 Times	Came across these cars on the road side recently. Can anyone identify the car with the pink primer? Attached Thumbnails
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20th November 2009, 20:52	#2530
amit V8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 217 Times	any idea of this?? lying here for the last 20 years or more.
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20th November 2009, 22:52	#2533
sgchaudhuri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calcutta/Bengal Posts: 88 Thanked: 94 Times View My Garage	Austin 'SEVEN' found in Bangalore! Hi Guys! Here's another surprise for the day! It an Austin Seven I spotted today along with the VW bug and the Super-Select! The car has no engine! I got pictures form a distance as it was behind the barb-wires and the owner of the property wasn't around! It could make a good 'donor' car! Have a look! PS: I'm looking for other BHP-ians in BLR/CCU who are interested in Classic scouting! I'm pretty much 'jobless' and I this is a formal call to all other 'like-minded' classic lovers who have the time and wouldn't mind spending it scouting for classics!!! Fingers crossed. Cheers, Souvik! Attached Thumbnails
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21st November 2009, 08:55	#2535
predatorwheelz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Delhi/Kolkata Posts: 1,720 Thanked: 1,980 Times View My Garage	@amitv8 - is this car lying in a building near Triangular park?
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