Karnataka Vintage & Classic Car Club Rallies Thread

[karlosdeville]

Originally Posted by S@~+#0$#

Guys, someone tell me more about Dharampur Heralds? What is a Dharampur 6?

The Maharaja of Dharampur had a soft corner for Heralds. Im not sure how many he had, but he had atleast 5. A couple of them were housed in his Pune mansion, and who knows, they might still be languishing there. This was told me by the local Herald authorised workshop. Stanher also was lucky to see one of them in Hyderabad, Dharampur 6. Maharajas usually had their numberplates in this fashion, in red. Examples are Kota no 12, Gondal No 2, Panchkote 1 etc, depending on which car it is in the collection. There is an ex Mysore Bentley in Pune with a keychain that simply says 66. That means is was his 66th car.

As with most Royal family cars, they were hardly used, in rotation. Most of the Dharampur Heralds had done very few miles, a few hundered perhaps. Pictured below is Dharampur 6, also Stanhers avtar. This car shows 5000kms on the odo, and it quite possible. Shyam can you provide more details and pics?

[dominator]

all the dharampur heralds in bangalore was bought by afzal sheriff.He took 1 to hyderabad.khodays bought 2 or 3 cars. rest were bought by vinay in bangalore, who resold it.but what will actually shock each one of you is that there is still a E type roadster, which has clocked a few hundred miles parked in the same garages where the heralds were.the present property is in dispute, so the house and garage are locked. i know someone who is already on the trail.could be the worlds only low mileage Jag.

[S@~+#0$#]

Thanks for the info Karl.

Wow!! The Dharamapur 6 looks iMMaculate.

[karlosdeville]

Originally Posted by S@~+#0$#

Thanks for the info Karl.

Wow!! The Dharamapur 6 looks iMMaculate.

Fantastic isnt it? Now lets continue in the Standard Cars in India thread, we are way off topic!

[magesh_kumar]

when is the classic rally to be held in bangalore in 2008. waiting to be cheers:

[richardmga]

Originally Posted by dominator

all the dharampur heralds in bangalore was bought by afzal sheriff.He took 1 to hyderabad.khodays bought 2 or 3 cars. rest were bought by vinay in bangalore, who resold it.but what will actually shock each one of you is that there is still a E type roadster, which has clocked a few hundred miles parked in the same garages where the heralds were.the present property is in dispute, so the house and garage are locked. i know someone who is already on the trail.could be the worlds only low mileage Jag.

I'd be really interested to know any more information about this E-Type. I think my grandfather bought this car in the UK on behalf of the Maharajah - he was his solicitor in Scotland - and I still have a copy of the original purchase receipt. Would be very interested in knowing any more about this car, if you have any further info. I've been trying to trace it for a while.

Thanks.

Richard.

[Sportsmind]

Originally Posted by dominator

The ( Late ) Ravi Kumar & Dr. Ravi Praksh are different men. Ravi Kumar had a very enviable collection till he passed away ( 2001). In his stable, he had : Jag E Type ( gifted to his niece now in Bangalore ), XK 140, Merc Nueberging,Lanchester ( with Ravi Prakash now ), the famous 540 K, MG TD, Lancia Lambda,Lagonda and a host of other cars.
And then ofcourse, Dr. Ravi Prakash with the most active and varied collection of 36 cars in the country,all very nicely parked on his farm.To rattle a few names : Jag E Type roadster,XK 140, Mark II, Mark VII,Merc 170 V roadster,320 stuttgart,Nueberg,Lanchaster, Delage,Austin Healey,Ford T model,Sunbeam Talbot,1920's Sunbeam, 1920's Fiat, Buick Roadmaster,Sunbeam 1936,Ford Jeep,Mustang... the list goes on & on.

Hai I had the previlage of meeting Dr.Ravi Prakash and the great gang along with his collection, did even drive his Jaguar during the 2002 Dusheera vintage rally in Mysore.
Could you let me have the contact of Dr. as I am doing some ground work on a 20K vintage rally soon in Bangalore. I am sure I will need his assitance to get this going.
Cheers...

[arun1100]

Originally Posted by Sportsmind

Hai I had the previlage of meeting Dr.Ravi Prakash and the great gang along with his collection, did even drive his Jaguar during the 2002 Dusheera vintage rally in Mysore.
Could you let me have the contact of Dr. as I am doing some ground work on a 20K vintage rally soon in Bangalore. I am sure I will need his assitance to get this going.
Cheers...

In case you are not aware of his farm's address then here it is.. Kala Farm, near best club, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bangalore. In case you get his contact number, then please give it to me. Need to speak to him regarding Fiat 1100 Club.

[arun1100]

Can anybody give some details of KVCCC rally to be held on 20th Dec 2009..

[Gooney]

@ Sportsmind, Arun - I met Dr. Ravi Prakash a couple of months back for some research work. I have his number. If you have not already managed the number, PM me.

Also it would be great if you (or anybody else) can share the details of the upcoming rally.

[manishalive]

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

The Maharaja of Dharampur had a soft corner for Heralds. Im not sure how many he had, but he had atleast 5. A couple of them were housed in his Pune mansion, and who knows, they might still be languishing there. This was told me by the local Herald authorised workshop. Stanher also was lucky to see one of them in Hyderabad, Dharampur 6. Maharajas usually had their numberplates in this fashion, in red. Examples are Kota no 12, Gondal No 2, Panchkote 1 etc, depending on which car it is in the collection. There is an ex Mysore Bentley in Pune with a keychain that simply says 66. That means is was his 66th car.

As with most Royal family cars, they were hardly used, in rotation. Most of the Dharampur Heralds had done very few miles, a few hundered perhaps. Pictured below is Dharampur 6, also Stanhers avtar. This car shows 5000kms on the odo, and it quite possible. Shyam can you provide more details and pics?

Originally Posted by dominator

all the dharampur heralds in bangalore was bought by afzal sheriff.He took 1 to hyderabad.khodays bought 2 or 3 cars. rest were bought by vinay in bangalore, who resold it.but what will actually shock each one of you is that there is still a E type roadster, which has clocked a few hundred miles parked in the same garages where the heralds were.the present property is in dispute, so the house and garage are locked. i know someone who is already on the trail.could be the worlds only low mileage Jag.

Well I am replying to a very OLD post, but came to know of this discussion now. I have seen the Herald in Khoday's collection and it is so immaculate all with original factory things. I will take the permition and post pictures of her.

[Stanher]

Originally Posted by manishalive

Well I am replying to a very OLD post, but came to know of this discussion now. I have seen the Herald in Khoday's collection and it is so immaculate all with original factory things. I will take the permition and post pictures of her.

'glad to hear about those Heralds- they too are ex-Dharampur cars btw.

I was told the Khodays don't permit any photos to be taken of their cars though. Unless you're like, very close to them/in their inner circle.
But if you can manage that, nothing like it! Good luck!

[manishalive]

Originally Posted by Stanher

'glad to hear about those Heralds- they too are ex-Dharampur cars btw.

I was told the Khodays don't permit any photos to be taken of their cars though. Unless you're like, very close to them/in their inner circle.
But if you can manage that, nothing like it! Good luck!

Shyam,

Very true, bye the way I managed one photo of the metallic green mustang fastback without their knowledge. Imperial on the form told me he can get permission to shoot.

[Stanher]

Originally Posted by manishalive

Shyam,

Very true, bye the way I managed one photo of the metallic green mustang fastback without their knowledge. Imperial on the form told me he can get permission to shoot.

Great!! Then whaddaya waitin' for??!!!!

[manishalive]

Originally Posted by Stanher

Great!! Then whaddaya waitin' for??!!!!

Sure dude next weekend.