Classics being restored in India

Stanher · 29th June 2007, 23:09

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

The other car seems to be a special to me...something made out of bits and pieces (i could be wrong) and a whole lotta imagination...boat tailed and everything! would love to see it finished...

The wheels, front shock arrangement makes me suspect its made out of bits & pieces of a Jeep.....? I could be wrong too of course! :P

V-16 · 29th June 2007, 23:57

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

anybody noticed the Volvo PV444 in the back? Now thats a real classic! Man this is a guy who really knows what he wants and how to get it! I didnt even know we had any of these in the country...

Well it is indeed a Volvo. The fanily who sold this to him has another one in coupe form. Ive seen a couple in Delhi too.

karlosdeville · 30th June 2007, 10:22

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Originally Posted by V-16

Well it is indeed a Volvo. The fanily who sold this to him has another one in coupe form. Ive seen a couple in Delhi too.

silly me...
My Piano teachers husband has a 66 Amazon he drove out of the factory in sweden...till last year it was his daily dirver, now supplemented by an indica...he even bought a similar mint car from bombay just to canabalise!

karlosdeville · 30th June 2007, 16:48

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Originally Posted by iraghava

You're close Karl, keep guessing I'll reveal the identity later.

Well go on Ishan...stop teasing us! what is that...or do I have to put it up in the Guess the car thread?

moralfibre · 30th June 2007, 16:52

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Well go on Ishan...stop teasing us! what is that...or do I have to put it up in the Guess the car thread?

Bas now I am inviting Ram to this thread to take Ishan's case!

karlosdeville · 30th June 2007, 16:53

I was about to do the same thing! hehe

amannarwal · 1st July 2007, 07:44

heres what i found when i was browsing through flickr and found i think the same cadillac (according to me) that was being restored as seen in the first page . but the picture was uploaded in feb so may be not but yes it was seen on NH8 so there may be a possibility.heres the address chack it out.It is in a good shape.

Cadillac _20070225_2914 [800x600] on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

iraghava · 1st July 2007, 14:26

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Well go on Ishan...stop teasing us! what is that...or do I have to put it up in the Guess the car thread?

Nah don't worry will tell you today evening, I couldn't do it earlier because I'm travelling. Will have some free time tonight.

karlosdeville · 1st July 2007, 22:29

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Originally Posted by amannarwal

heres what i found when i was browsing through flickr and found i think the same cadillac (according to me) that was being restored as seen in the first page . but the picture was uploaded in feb so may be not but yes it was seen on NH8 so there may be a possibility.heres the address chack it out.It is in a good shape.
Cadillac _20070225_2914 [800x600] on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Nope, thats a 59 fleetwood, with the massive fins and twin bullet taillights...

amannarwal · 2nd July 2007, 16:15

hey thanks karl.. but they both looked similar at first site to me.

blueoyster · 5th July 2007, 13:01

Hey Iraghava,
i think i got the guts to take the Deville on as a challange!
could you help me wid details!
cheers

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Originally Posted by iraghava

Here is a 8th gen Cadillac Sedan Deville ('77-'84) that was also standing nearby. My friend was referring to this car & now wants one of these monsters with rusted body & all so that he can put it back together!!! Can anyone help us get one for cheap?

Enjoy the pictures even though the car is very, very badly rusted.
P.S. It had MRF's on the front & white wall BF Goodrich's at the back!!!

blasé · 5th July 2007, 15:27

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]I must say I am overwhelmed, thanks iragava for these nice pictures. Are these cars for sale? or your friend is rebuilding them for some one else?[/SIZE][/FONT]

amannarwal · 11th July 2007, 20:20

guys spotted on last weekend when iw as in delhi spotted a MG TC midget 2 seater sports coupe. On sunday morning a kid and his dad were driving down on the nh8 towards delhi spotted near raddison. the car looked in emaculate condition and it was green colour(may be original paint). everything about the car was perfect .
a day after saw a m5 in a jam on the same highway.whata pity.
coundnt take a snap because no camera and g

ot no camera mobile either

moralfibre · 13th July 2007, 18:28

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Originally Posted by amannarwal

guys spotted on last weekend when iw as in delhi spotted a MG TC midget 2 seater sports coupe.

Nice! Any pictures. I had spotted an immaculate MG in Bombay. Pictures are here - MG Midget

karlosdeville · 13th July 2007, 18:46

Well, I dont know if the T series MGs were ever badged the midget. This here is the original TC, post war.

The Midget is what moralfibre has posted, introduced in 61 and sold till the late 70s, with ugly black plastic bumpers due to american laws. It was essentially a badge engineered Austin Healey Sprite.

30th June 2007, 16:53	#156
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	I was about to do the same thing! hehe
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1st July 2007, 07:44	#157
amannarwal BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chandigarh,Patiala ,Rohtak ,Gurgaon Posts: 82 Thanked: 10 Times	there couldnt be another eldorado in INDIA heres what i found when i was browsing through flickr and found i think the same cadillac (according to me) that was being restored as seen in the first page . but the picture was uploaded in feb so may be not but yes it was seen on NH8 so there may be a possibility.heres the address chack it out.It is in a good shape. Cadillac _20070225_2914 [800x600] on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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amannarwal BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chandigarh,Patiala ,Rohtak ,Gurgaon Posts: 82 Thanked: 10 Times	hey thanks karl.. but they both looked similar at first site to me.
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5th July 2007, 15:27	#162
blasé Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 24 Thanked: 0 Times	[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]I must say I am overwhelmed, thanks iragava for these nice pictures. Are these cars for sale? or your friend is rebuilding them for some one else?[/SIZE][/FONT]
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11th July 2007, 20:20	#163
amannarwal BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chandigarh,Patiala ,Rohtak ,Gurgaon Posts: 82 Thanked: 10 Times	guys spotted on last weekend when iw as in delhi spotted a MG TC midget 2 seater sports coupe. On sunday morning a kid and his dad were driving down on the nh8 towards delhi spotted near raddison. the car looked in emaculate condition and it was green colour(may be original paint). everything about the car was perfect . a day after saw a m5 in a jam on the same highway.whata pity. coundnt take a snap because no camera and g ot no camera mobile either
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13th July 2007, 18:46	#165
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	Well, I dont know if the T series MGs were ever badged the midget. This here is the original TC, post war. The Midget is what moralfibre has posted, introduced in 61 and sold till the late 70s, with ugly black plastic bumpers due to american laws. It was essentially a badge engineered Austin Healey Sprite.
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