16th March 2018, 18:58
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| Re: Drives & Meetups: Classic Car owners of Calcutta The Tollygunge Club Vintage & Classic Car display was held towards the later part of January 2018 and a week after that, it was time for the biggest classic car event in Calcutta, the Statesman Vintage & Classic Car Rally. Soon after these 2 events, Classic Drivers of Calcutta held its first organised display turned out to be our largest yet with some very welcome new entrants. The 11th CDC meet, drive & display was held on 11th February, 2018 at Calcutta Cricket & Football Club (CC&FC). CC&FC was generous enough to allocate their members' parking lot to us while we enjoyed the lovely view of their grounds and some breakfast. The display however, was only the finale. Earlier, we assembled outside one of Calcutta's landmark stores located on Russell Street. The location & steady arrival of classics, coupled with a display of pedal & toy cars outside the store, attracted a crowd of spectators in no time. The friendly traffic police also got in to the action to keep general traffic away from the classics! Once all the cars had arrived, we were to drive off for CC&FC but our CDC member and owner of the store threw in a bit of fun with a flag-off! The day was captured by our talented friendly photographer and other members with some truly spectacular shots. Iconic Russell Street. The curved building is 'Queens Mansion', formerly known as 'Galstaun Mansion'.   Hobby Centre, a favourite among many of us, especially when we were kids  Morris Marina was probably the first to arrive  Pedal & toy cars being rolled out of the store for display  This Buick Super Eight glided in for a CDC meet for the first time  MG TC captured spectacularly  We were very happy to have this wonderful couple & their MG Midget join us for the first time  Standard Little 9 & Austin 10 roll in  Imposing Studebaker President makes a stately entry  The now complete Pontiac Streamliner resplendent in green & green  Neat Standard Herald joined in for the first time  I couldn't control the grin on my face; in the same family since new, this 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III literally appeared like a phantom and made the day very special. Although a work in progress, the wonderful proportions by Thrupp & Maberly on the massive PIII chassis is a sight to behold. And that whisper quiet V12, man oh man...   1948 MG Y Saloon grabs eyeballs  "Are you sure?"..."Yes, I have proof & am absolutely sure!"   Enthusiasts all  Pedal & model car display outside the store  20 Classics in Central Calcutta parked on the road = crowd  Surprise flag-off! Pontiac acted as the pace car & took off before the flag could be raised!           More pics to follow. Sorry Mods for the back to back posts. Please excuse. |
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16th March 2018, 20:03
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| Re: Drives & Meetups: Classic Car owners of Calcutta More pics from the 11th CDC meet, drive & display Flag-off time: 1934 Austin 10  1938 Rolls-Royce 25/30 limousine bodied by Thrupp & Maberly  1958 Ambassador Mark I  1947 Chevrolet Fleetmaster took part for the first time  Classics arriving at the Club 1971 Ambassador Mark II  1961 MG Midget  1984 Mercedes Benz 200  1953 Land Rover Series I was another first timer   Purpose built Austin Sports Special is a real hoot!  Beautifully turned out 1948 MG TC  1956 MG ZA Magnette...a mostly daily driver for over 40 years!  Midnight blue 1938 Rolls-Royce 25/30 Vanden Plas sports tourer looked great as usual  Yes, classic cars make us happy      The CDC banner  Our hosts, CC&FC with some breakfast   I wish we had more parking lots that looked like this!  Joining us for the first time was this freshly restored 1955 Standard 10 and its proud owner  Another freshly restored car, the 1947 Pontiac Streamliner with its proud owner  1965 Standard Herald Mk I, a welcome newcomer to CDC  1947 Chevrolet Fleetmaster, again freshly restored. This example has been lovingly fitted with several period accessories & options  1961 Fiat 1100  The CDC family; well most of it!  Till next time   Spectacular Vanden Plas bodied RR 25/30 by night  Many thanks for the photos to respective CDC members & especially Deepanjan Sarkar |
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16th March 2018, 20:57
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| Re: Drives & Meetups: Classic Car owners of Calcutta The 12th CDC meet & drive was held on Sunday, 4th March, 2018. We mixed it up a little this time & chalked out the route along some sites of historical importance. We went back to basics for breakfast, stopping at a cricket tent eatery on the Maidan; the breakfast point of choice on our 1st ever meet As usual, lots of good banter and fun for all. Enjoy the pics! Calcutta Town Hall, now well established as our starting point   1967 Mercedes 230S   The seat of governance; Writers Building through the Austin 10  Imposing General Post Office (Kolkata GPO) was originally the site of the first Fort William   Adjacent to the GPO is the site of the infamous 'black hole tragedy'  Long before swanky confectioners came about, an Italian by the name of Frederico Peliti opened the eponymous eatery in the later part of the 19th century. Peliti's stocked imported wines, cheeses, breads & fancy gift items and were exclusive suppliers to the then Viceroy, Lord Mayo  Raj Bhavan viewed from the site of Peliti's  Though not yet in Cal, this stunning Barker bodied Bentley has had a new hood fitted and is eagerly awaited  Quite the sight  As the miles grow so do the smiles!  MG Y saloon looking rather muted  Much better now!  Where we started first; a cricket tent at the Maidan   |
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17th March 2018, 11:59
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| Distinguished - BHPian   | Re: Drives & Meetups: Classic Car owners of Calcutta Excellent posts and pictures, kudos to all of you for getting your cars out and actually enjoying them, I think after Bombay , you guys are the most regular and successful in having such a great turnout ! Many thanks for you for these posts, which I am sure must have taken a lot of your precious time  , Keep them coming ! |
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17th March 2018, 13:01
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Yes, our friends in Bombay were the inspiration & continue to be so. They are truly a great group. Our 13th meet, drive & display is tomorrow at a historic venue. Will keep this thread updated! | |
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19th March 2018, 12:25
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