[Stanher]

Originally Posted by ssh1979

Spotted these on NH45, GST Road, on the out skirts of Chennai (on the Chengalpet-Tambaram stretch). They were chugging along on their way into Chennai.

I'm zero when it comes to vintage cars. Pray, what are these models?

White cars both appear to be Hindusthan 14s.

Black car appears to be a Morris 8, although, as you said, photo isnt too clear.

[chanu]

The second sure is Morris Minor, both in white color, I guess someone might have purchased them from somewhere and taking it home, might be wrong. It's been long time seen Morris Minor in White since the one at Noor Khan Bazar, Hyderabad car was sold which I used to eye on when I just started earning.

[SuperSelect]

In the labyrinthine by-lanes of old Bandra, lies this 1940s Dodge. Brooding. Almost ghostly in appearance, more so under the dim street lights.

She longs for the days when Bandra was but a seaside village.
And she was the equivalent of today's E-class. Tearing down the streets - with graceful rapidity.

Wish I could have this car.

Edit: the car is actually a nice blue and white. In good nick too. The dim halogen street lights plus my antiquated cellphone camera made it yellow.

[chanu]

Originally Posted by SuperSelect

In the labyrinthine by-lanes of old Bandra, lies this 1940s Dodge. Brooding. Almost ghostly in appearance, more so under the dim street lights.

She longs for the days when Bandra was but a seaside village.
And she was the equivalent of today's E-class. Tearing down the streets - with graceful rapidity.

Wish I could have this car.

Edit: the car is actually a nice blue and white. In good nick too. The dim halogen street lights plus my antiquated cellphone camera made it yellow.

Wow she is a real beauty, I am visualizing those days when she was fairly new, ripping the empty roads. Did you try asking for this car, I hope and pray you get this car if not me. There is one similar car in good condition in Ramoji Film city in Hyderabad, A.P though I haven't seen it but saw in some facebook posts.

[SuperSelect]

Originally Posted by chanu

Wow she is a real beauty, I am visualizing those days when she was fairly new, ripping the empty roads. Did you try asking for this car, I hope and pray you get this car if not me. There is one similar car in good condition in Ramoji Film city in Hyderabad, A.P though I haven't seen it but saw in some facebook posts.

Thanks !! Actually it was pretty late in the night, and hardly anyone around. He he, I was tempted to steal the car, I dare say !!
Let me see, I intend going there in daylight, soon..

[karlosdeville]

Originally Posted by SuperSelect

Thanks !! Actually it was pretty late in the night, and hardly anyone around. He he, I was tempted to steal the car, I dare say !!
Let me see, I intend going there in daylight, soon..

I have asked twice in the past, they say they will restore

[shyn]

Any idea what this car is?!
Courtesy : Siva Ram.

[girishpv]

Originally Posted by shyn

Any idea what this car is?!
Courtesy : Siva Ram.

Its an Austin 7, produced from 1922 through to 1939

[Stanher]

Originally Posted by shyn

Any idea what this car is?!
Courtesy : Siva Ram.

Originally Posted by girishpv

Its an Austin 7, produced from 1922 through to 1939

And it has been to the Deccan Heritage rallies too!

[mbz180]

Originally Posted by SuperSelect

She longs for the days when Bandra was but a seaside village.
And she was the equivalent of today's E-class. Tearing down the streets - with graceful rapidity.

It's a nice car no doubt but the point that she was the equivalent of today's E-Class is not really apt, at least not in the Calcutta of yore.

These Dodge's of the mid to late 40's were used in Calcutta in the 50s and 60s with the original engines, as taxis, and they were very common.

Today of course they are collectible in our country.

Regards
Prithvi

[kasli]

If not mistaken this car is for sale and was for a brief period in Nagpur at a Garage. It went from Bombay at one time and looks like its back. I have attached a Nagpur snap I had long back in the same combination.

Cheers

Originally Posted by SuperSelect

In the labyrinthine by-lanes of old Bandra, lies this 1940s Dodge. Brooding. Almost ghostly in appearance, more so under the dim street lights.

She longs for the days when Bandra was but a seaside village.
And she was the equivalent of today's E-class. Tearing down the streets - with graceful rapidity.

Wish I could have this car.

Edit: the car is actually a nice blue and white. In good nick too. The dim halogen street lights plus my antiquated cellphone camera made it yellow.

[anjan_c2007]

Super Select waiting for some more better pictures of the 1940's Dodge DeLuxe /Custom.

Originally Posted by kasli

If not mistaken this car is for sale and was for a brief period in Nagpur at a Garage. It went from Bombay at one time and looks like its back. I have attached a Nagpur snap I had long back in the same combination.
Cheers

Thats news for me kasli. I never knew it was here anytime. It however was never seen in any Rally or any such event.

Originally Posted by chanu

There is one similar car in good condition in Ramoji Film city in Hyderabad, A.P though I haven't seen it but saw in some facebook posts.

The one in Ramoji Film City has been posted by me here:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vintag...y-india-6.html

[kasli]

Originally Posted by anjan_c2007

Super Select waiting for some more better pictures of the 1940's Dodge DeLuxe /Custom.

Thats news for me kasli. I never knew it was here anytime. It however was never seen in any Rally or any such event.

The one in Ramoji Film City has been posted by me here:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vintag...y-india-6.html

Very much it was with the garage owner who had the chevrolet impala v8 for sale. Its a neat car but looks messed today.

[shyn]

A Morris Eight!
Courtesy : Apoorv Kudtarkar.

[manishalive]

Originally Posted by shyn

A Morris Eight!
Courtesy : Apoorv Kudtarkar.

Can you get some info / pictures on the cream color car next to the morris. it is a Fiat select or super select.