EDIT : Pics and Report 15th April, 2007 - VCCI Rally - Mumbai

karlosdeville · 13th April 2007, 11:12

at the event itself? Keep me posted will ya...
Cheers
Karl

Dippy · 14th April 2007, 14:39

Ok fellows since the rally is tom who all are coming to the meet? Making a small list

Dippy
V 16 (Gogi)
moralfibre
karlosdeville
egansta
Rtech

Anyone else?

V-16 · 16th April 2007, 03:13

Hi Guys,
Your Reporter reporting.
Team Bhp was represented extensively at the VCCCI Rally by:

Dippy
EGangsta
2L8ULoose
Rtech
V-16
Karlosdeville
Moralfibre
The Mole
...Im sorry if ive missed someone out.

First the great news.
The participating team-Bhp contingents have won prizes at the rally

Yours truly's entry, the VW Golf Gti MK-1 won a prize for the third place for best performance in its class, which was driven by a dear friend and
The Mole's Merc, won the the 3rd place in the best restored car in its class
The Team, Team-Bhp Cups:

The Mole, along with his dad, recieving his cup from Dr.Pasricha at the prize distribution ceremony

What a day it was,. The Sun was shining hard, reflecting with an almost Jewellery like sheen from the Hard Chrome Bumpers and the High gloss paint finishes of well waxed car surfaces.
This reporter was holding a three pronged agenda, as;
1) Driver to one of the cars, participating the rally.
2) Reporter the VCCCI rally for the forum
3) Paparazzi (hereinafter referred to as the Pappe-razzi) reporting the glamour at the rally.

The reports will be filed tomorrow or rather later today as even Pappe-razzi insomniacs have to take rest, solong then, till tomorrow and dont forget to keep a watch on this thread,
G'nite.

iraghava · 16th April 2007, 04:12

Congratulations Gogi bhai & The Mole!!!! That was some great news, kudos to both of you for winning the prizes!!

We shall now be waiting with abaited breaths for the "Pappe"-razi report!!!

Dippy · 16th April 2007, 10:23

What an amazing Sunday morning. Over a 100 classic cars , some fantastic classic bikes, a bunch of Bhpians and well glamour at its best

.

Great to hear our Golf and Amols Merc won prizes . I didnt attend the evening function since I was tired and going home watching F1 and coming back would have been a bit taxing.

Thank you Gogi for a wonderful time. The drive in your Roller was mezmerizing and the attention we got was second to none. Will file my small report too later with my set of pics . But the report of Gogi is most awaited

Rtech · 16th April 2007, 10:25

Congrats Gog's and Amol!

Where the heck was Karl in all that??

SohailPistawala · 16th April 2007, 10:55

hey congratulations v-16 and the mole.

V-16, goood work in a week, i guess the GOLF gti was in your stable couple of daysa back and it bagged a prize too.. congratulations again.

Rtech · 16th April 2007, 11:18

Gogi's immaculate Rolls stands next to another immaculate one.

The star of the show for me.

Car security system!

A certain someone tries squeezing into a 20ft Dodge...but no luck!

He then ponders about the Jeep, but the above mentioned security system scares him off.

egangsta · 16th April 2007, 11:20

Congratulations you guys ( Gogi & Amol ),You guys deserve the awards as you cars were in pristine condition and so was your Rolls Gogi.Sorry for putting up the pics so late,was busy with work.

Havent named the cars as work has come up,Gogi will be posting a detailed report.will post rest of the pics later..

Cheers Ed..

nikibusa · 16th April 2007, 14:11

Congrats Gogi! So the Golf proved lucky huh!!

pdev29 · 16th April 2007, 15:05

I believe that blue rolls was in vileparle for a week or more fot the interior work. though not sure

blueoyster · 16th April 2007, 19:22

Dude you came to mumbai and we were at the same place but did not meet

dho!
dodge convert! ne ways keep in touch !

Stanher · 16th April 2007, 19:24

Woowww!! Amazing!! Boy am I envious of you guys who'd attended this rally!

Btw, I'm told that there's going to be another rally (of mostly bikes) in Goa on 9th/10th(?) May? I believe its in celebration of Goa....any of you know about this as well?? Am planning to make it...I believe the organisers are from B'bay & they will be taking loads of vintage bikes from Hyderabad as well (for the event)....

V-16 · 16th April 2007, 19:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rtech

Congrats Gog's and Amol!

Where the heck was Karl in all that??

Karl was in the rear seat in my car with me. The boy is a wonder with numbers (read as number plates) he remembers them by heart, every single one of them. He could get a job in an RTO office pronto

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikibusa

Congrats Gogi! So the Golf proved lucky huh!!

Thanks Nicky and all you guys. Yes the Golf Gti did prove lucky for me I guess.

V-16 · 16th April 2007, 20:42

Now for my pictoral report:

The First Part

The day started in my parking lot where my two entrants to the VCCCI rally were getting some finishing touches.

Dippy had called the evening before and was reaching my place at a pre-determined time. Karlosdeville (hereinafter refered to as "Karl" and Moralfibre, herinafter refered to as "Moral" had arrived in Bombay and were to meet us directly at the venue. Dippy was there on the dot in his gleaming OHC Automatic Gen-II. Appreciate Dippy's punctuality and value for time. We refuelled both, the RR and the Golf Gti and came back to my place where we were to meet a friend who was accompanying us to the venue. Dippy rode with me. On reaching there, we found Karl and Moral Gawking at the pristine beauties (all not of vehicular origion, tough of the same gender)

. Guess it was time for the unthreading of Moral's Moral Fibre.

I immediately went into my "Trigger Happy" mode.

The tyres had to be "Foamed" clean and then wiped with a Tyre Wipe.

we collected our numbers and display plates and put them up on the cars.

The classics were lined up together after being given the "Final Grooming", Awaiting their turn to flag off. The space left between them was delibrate so that their doors could be opened without hurting either of them. Also in such events, there are a lot of enthusiasts who want to go around the car and check them out. Such space lets them do so without them having to graze against the cars.

There was an immaculately dressed Military Band playing welcoming tunes.

An immaculate Jaguar.

A rare, Vintage Citroen.

A beautiful Chevy Open Top Tourer.

The immaculately restored prize winning Bentley.

My all time favourite, a "Pagoda Top" Mercedes. This one was a 230SL. I have seen this car in various stages from the time it was bought. Originally with Delhi plates, in a vine red colour with non origional mag wheels, even the fuel injection was cancelled and this car was fitted with a carburator.
Since then it has undergone complete restoration for a long long time, has been restored to its fuel injection heart and even had an airconditioner fitted. A special period, radio which originally came with the car was imported and fitted. Now its a very fine example of good restoration.

A 1939 SS Jaguar

Much has been said about the oft photographed Lincoln V-12. It looks as good from the opposite perspective.

Guys, Still More Pics to follow...watch out, the best is yet to come!!............
....In a while!!

13th April 2007, 11:12	#31
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	at the event itself? Keep me posted will ya... Cheers Karl Last edited by Rudra Sen : 8th September 2009 at 17:05.
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14th April 2007, 14:39	#32
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 2,469 Times	Ok fellows since the rally is tom who all are coming to the meet? Making a small list Dippy V 16 (Gogi) moralfibre karlosdeville egansta Rtech Anyone else?
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16th April 2007, 03:13	#33
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 950 Times View My Garage	Hi Guys, Your Reporter reporting. Team Bhp was represented extensively at the VCCCI Rally by: Dippy EGangsta 2L8ULoose Rtech V-16 Karlosdeville Moralfibre The Mole ...Im sorry if ive missed someone out. First the great news. The participating team-Bhp contingents have won prizes at the rally Yours truly's entry, the VW Golf Gti MK-1 won a prize for the third place for best performance in its class, which was driven by a dear friend and The Mole's Merc, won the the 3rd place in the best restored car in its class The Team, Team-Bhp Cups: The Mole, along with his dad, recieving his cup from Dr.Pasricha at the prize distribution ceremony What a day it was,. The Sun was shining hard, reflecting with an almost Jewellery like sheen from the Hard Chrome Bumpers and the High gloss paint finishes of well waxed car surfaces. This reporter was holding a three pronged agenda, as; 1) Driver to one of the cars, participating the rally. 2) Reporter the VCCCI rally for the forum 3) Paparazzi (hereinafter referred to as the Pappe-razzi) reporting the glamour at the rally. The reports will be filed tomorrow or rather later today as even Pappe-razzi insomniacs have to take rest, solong then, till tomorrow and dont forget to keep a watch on this thread, G'nite. Last edited by V-16 : 16th April 2007 at 03:17. Reason: add
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16th April 2007, 04:12	#34
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Congratulations Gogi bhai & The Mole!!!! That was some great news, kudos to both of you for winning the prizes!! We shall now be waiting with abaited breaths for the "Pappe"-razi report!!! Last edited by iraghava : 16th April 2007 at 04:14.
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16th April 2007, 10:23	#35
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 2,469 Times	What an amazing Sunday morning. Over a 100 classic cars , some fantastic classic bikes, a bunch of Bhpians and well glamour at its best . Great to hear our Golf and Amols Merc won prizes . I didnt attend the evening function since I was tired and going home watching F1 and coming back would have been a bit taxing. Thank you Gogi for a wonderful time. The drive in your Roller was mezmerizing and the attention we got was second to none. Will file my small report too later with my set of pics . But the report of Gogi is most awaited
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16th April 2007, 10:25	#36
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	Congrats Gog's and Amol! Where the heck was Karl in all that??
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16th April 2007, 10:55	#37
SohailPistawala BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 434 Thanked: 25 Times	hey congratulations v-16 and the mole. V-16, goood work in a week, i guess the GOLF gti was in your stable couple of daysa back and it bagged a prize too.. congratulations again.
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16th April 2007, 11:18	#38
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	Gogi's immaculate Rolls stands next to another immaculate one. The star of the show for me. Car security system! A certain someone tries squeezing into a 20ft Dodge...but no luck! He then ponders about the Jeep, but the above mentioned security system scares him off.
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16th April 2007, 11:20	#39
egangsta BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: thane Posts: 365 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Congratulations you guys ( Gogi & Amol ),You guys deserve the awards as you cars were in pristine condition and so was your Rolls Gogi.Sorry for putting up the pics so late,was busy with work. Havent named the cars as work has come up,Gogi will be posting a detailed report.will post rest of the pics later.. Cheers Ed.. Last edited by egangsta : 16th April 2007 at 11:22.
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16th April 2007, 14:11	#40
nikibusa BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vikhroli - (Mumbai) Posts: 716 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	Congrats Gogi! So the Golf proved lucky huh!!
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16th April 2007, 15:05	#41
pdev29 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 288 Times View My Garage	I believe that blue rolls was in vileparle for a week or more fot the interior work. though not sure
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16th April 2007, 19:22	#42
blueoyster BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 88 Thanked: 0 Times	Dude you came to mumbai and we were at the same place but did not meet dho! dodge convert! ne ways keep in touch !
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16th April 2007, 19:24	#43
Stanher Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 6,491 Thanked: 2,087 Times View My Garage	Woowww!! Amazing!! Boy am I envious of you guys who'd attended this rally! Btw, I'm told that there's going to be another rally (of mostly bikes) in Goa on 9th/10th(?) May? I believe its in celebration of Goa....any of you know about this as well?? Am planning to make it...I believe the organisers are from B'bay & they will be taking loads of vintage bikes from Hyderabad as well (for the event)....
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16th April 2007, 20:42	#45
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 950 Times View My Garage	Now for my pictoral report: The First Part The day started in my parking lot where my two entrants to the VCCCI rally were getting some finishing touches. Dippy had called the evening before and was reaching my place at a pre-determined time. Karlosdeville (hereinafter refered to as "Karl" and Moralfibre, herinafter refered to as "Moral" had arrived in Bombay and were to meet us directly at the venue. Dippy was there on the dot in his gleaming OHC Automatic Gen-II. Appreciate Dippy's punctuality and value for time. We refuelled both, the RR and the Golf Gti and came back to my place where we were to meet a friend who was accompanying us to the venue. Dippy rode with me. On reaching there, we found Karl and Moral Gawking at the pristine beauties (all not of vehicular origion, tough of the same gender). Guess it was time for the unthreading of Moral's Moral Fibre. I immediately went into my "Trigger Happy" mode. The tyres had to be "Foamed" clean and then wiped with a Tyre Wipe. we collected our numbers and display plates and put them up on the cars. The classics were lined up together after being given the "Final Grooming", Awaiting their turn to flag off. The space left between them was delibrate so that their doors could be opened without hurting either of them. Also in such events, there are a lot of enthusiasts who want to go around the car and check them out. Such space lets them do so without them having to graze against the cars. There was an immaculately dressed Military Band playing welcoming tunes. An immaculate Jaguar. A rare, Vintage Citroen. A beautiful Chevy Open Top Tourer. The immaculately restored prize winning Bentley. My all time favourite, a "Pagoda Top" Mercedes. This one was a 230SL. I have seen this car in various stages from the time it was bought. Originally with Delhi plates, in a vine red colour with non origional mag wheels, even the fuel injection was cancelled and this car was fitted with a carburator. Since then it has undergone complete restoration for a long long time, has been restored to its fuel injection heart and even had an airconditioner fitted. A special period, radio which originally came with the car was imported and fitted. Now its a very fine example of good restoration. A 1939 SS Jaguar Much has been said about the oft photographed Lincoln V-12. It looks as good from the opposite perspective. Guys, Still More Pics to follow...watch out, the best is yet to come!!............ ....In a while!! Last edited by Rehaan : 17th April 2007 at 02:51. Reason: Number plates removed on request
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