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metropolis · 11th March 2008, 15:59

Awesome pictures, specially 1966 MGB. So neat and tidy in the stable.

karlosdeville · 11th March 2008, 16:47

Keep them coming, and do add some history behind each car as well.

You mentioned the MGB was imported as is. Was this recently? Could you elaborate on the process (read loopholes!) in getting it down?

Also, do avoid posting multiple messages at such short intervals. You have the facility to edit your post within 20 mins of posting it, to add futher details.

President · 11th March 2008, 16:48

Simply Sooperb collection!

VOW!

I envy you!

the mole · 11th March 2008, 21:43

Ananth i love every bit about your cars, I am in love with your beautiful garage as well, with its lovely barn doors

.What a fitting and apt background for your lovely cars. BTW could you post some more pics of the Topolino's interiors.

DarshanS · 11th March 2008, 22:59

I have been wanting to ask the same question which Karl has asked. What is the regulation on import of antique (>20 yrs old?) car to India? Have seen some good condition Triump (Herald) in UK website.

rider60 · 12th March 2008, 04:23

The MGB,
The Essex is a 1928 Super Six, Tourer.
and the Austin are the three cars that match my taste. I Quiet liked them, for the Elegant faces, Royal/rather Majestic faces.

All the other cars have been maintained finely, in the manner they are ought to be maintained. Congratulations on the same.

As asked by karlos it would be great to hear the story behind each car.

DHABHAR.BEHRAM · 13th March 2008, 11:20

Dear Mr.Ananth - your Fiat is indeed very good. In those days, we used to have twin carburettor installations in Fiats. Apex systems (Govindji Shah and his assistant) of Worli used to make these manifolds. I still have the inlet manifold with me. I was seriously thinking of putting it in one of my cars but at 50 rupees a litre (in those days it was 5 rupees a litre and I still could not afford it), it does not make sense anymore. Also, availability of new carburettors is an issue. Please do post engine compartment pictures of your car. I would have preferred the wheel rims to be in black colour. It would match the period rally look.

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

DHABHAR.BEHRAM · 13th March 2008, 12:55

Sorry, I forgot to add - the all India rally was flagged off from all the 4 corners of India (Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi and Chennai) in 1970 and if I am correct, it culminated in Nagpur. The Mumbai flagoff was opposite Ruia College, very close to my house. I had gone to see it. The interesting part was that the first prize was a Fiat car. This prize was won by Mr.Darayus Bhathena (Farad Bhathena's father) and the registration number of that car was MRG4705. Mr.Ananth, you will recall that this car was used by Farad in many races in Sholavaram. In one race we had fitted 4 Solex carburettors on it and it was tuned by Mr.Adi Malgham in Darayus's factory Natsteel in Wadala in Mumbai. I was there so I know. The last time I saw MRG 4705, it was lying unused in a place in Parel which I know very well. Sad but true.

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

DKG · 13th March 2008, 13:24

Behram

Nagpur I think was one of the stops. I remember attending a huge closing function as the cars reached Bombay. This was at a ground near Churchgate.

Do you recall seeing a white MG Midget?, that was my father and a brit

kvish · 13th March 2008, 13:36

Just mind blowing stuff... I really admire your patience and determination to restore all these models to this shape. Amazing indeed..

C.S.ANANTH · 13th March 2008, 16:18

Thanks for the compliments.

Sad to hear about the green Fiat of Darayus. I knew Darayus & Katie well, but that itself is story by now.
I have the twin carb manifold, but as you say @ 50Rs,it does make little sense.The engine of my car is stock, single solex carb

I shall send the story of each car as & when I can

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C.S.ANANTH · 13th March 2008, 16:26

Very Very difficult to import. The Auto Maker Mafia have cleverly manipulated second hand car import barriers. One can import such cars only on TR.

nickatnite · 13th March 2008, 17:30

Mr.Ananth

I would love to see your cars. May i?. Please reply. I'm in Chennai.

DHABHAR.BEHRAM · 13th March 2008, 17:40

Dear Ananth - this sets me thinking. If we use a 24 mm venturi on a twin carburettor setup with 97.5 main jets with an MCS1062 setup or a twin Bicsa setup, theoretically it should give 10 kmpl (we are reducing the venturi effect). What are your thoughts ? Worth a try ?

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

madan80 · 13th March 2008, 17:50

would love to see your fiat sometime Ananth sir.

11th March 2008, 15:59	#46
metropolis BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 263 Thanked: 52 Times	Awesome pictures, specially 1966 MGB. So neat and tidy in the stable.
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11th March 2008, 16:47	#47
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	Keep them coming, and do add some history behind each car as well. You mentioned the MGB was imported as is. Was this recently? Could you elaborate on the process (read loopholes!) in getting it down? Also, do avoid posting multiple messages at such short intervals. You have the facility to edit your post within 20 mins of posting it, to add futher details.
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11th March 2008, 16:48	#48
President BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: FIATFUL Mumbai Posts: 908 Thanked: 189 Times View My Garage	Simply Sooperb collection! VOW! I envy you!
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11th March 2008, 21:43	#49
the mole Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,189 Thanked: 825 Times View My Garage	Ananth i love every bit about your cars, I am in love with your beautiful garage as well, with its lovely barn doors.What a fitting and apt background for your lovely cars. BTW could you post some more pics of the Topolino's interiors.
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11th March 2008, 22:59	#50
DarshanS BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dubai/Goa Posts: 39 Thanked: Once	I have been wanting to ask the same question which Karl has asked. What is the regulation on import of antique (>20 yrs old?) car to India? Have seen some good condition Triump (Herald) in UK website.
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12th March 2008, 04:23	#51
rider60 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bhagyanagaram. (A.K.A. Hyderabad) Posts: 1,620 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	The MGB, The Essex is a 1928 Super Six, Tourer. and the Austin are the three cars that match my taste. I Quiet liked them, for the Elegant faces, Royal/rather Majestic faces. All the other cars have been maintained finely, in the manner they are ought to be maintained. Congratulations on the same. As asked by karlos it would be great to hear the story behind each car.
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13th March 2008, 11:20	#52
DHABHAR.BEHRAM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 3,060 Thanked: 5,353 Times	Dear Mr.Ananth - your Fiat is indeed very good. In those days, we used to have twin carburettor installations in Fiats. Apex systems (Govindji Shah and his assistant) of Worli used to make these manifolds. I still have the inlet manifold with me. I was seriously thinking of putting it in one of my cars but at 50 rupees a litre (in those days it was 5 rupees a litre and I still could not afford it), it does not make sense anymore. Also, availability of new carburettors is an issue. Please do post engine compartment pictures of your car. I would have preferred the wheel rims to be in black colour. It would match the period rally look. Best regards, Behram Dhabhar
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13th March 2008, 12:55	#53
DHABHAR.BEHRAM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 3,060 Thanked: 5,353 Times	Sorry, I forgot to add - the all India rally was flagged off from all the 4 corners of India (Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi and Chennai) in 1970 and if I am correct, it culminated in Nagpur. The Mumbai flagoff was opposite Ruia College, very close to my house. I had gone to see it. The interesting part was that the first prize was a Fiat car. This prize was won by Mr.Darayus Bhathena (Farad Bhathena's father) and the registration number of that car was MRG4705. Mr.Ananth, you will recall that this car was used by Farad in many races in Sholavaram. In one race we had fitted 4 Solex carburettors on it and it was tuned by Mr.Adi Malgham in Darayus's factory Natsteel in Wadala in Mumbai. I was there so I know. The last time I saw MRG 4705, it was lying unused in a place in Parel which I know very well. Sad but true. Best regards, Behram Dhabhar
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13th March 2008, 13:24	#54
DKG Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,711 Thanked: 1,389 Times View My Garage	Behram Nagpur I think was one of the stops. I remember attending a huge closing function as the cars reached Bombay. This was at a ground near Churchgate. Do you recall seeing a white MG Midget?, that was my father and a brit
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13th March 2008, 13:36	#55
kvish BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 627 Thanked: 195 Times	Just mind blowing stuff... I really admire your patience and determination to restore all these models to this shape. Amazing indeed..
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13th March 2008, 16:18	#56
C.S.ANANTH BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 379 Thanked: 73 Times	Thanks for the compliments. Sad to hear about the green Fiat of Darayus. I knew Darayus & Katie well, but that itself is story by now. I have the twin carb manifold, but as you say @ 50Rs,it does make little sense.The engine of my car is stock, single solex carb I shall send the story of each car as & when I can Note from the Team-BHP Support Staff : Please use the "edit" button if posting within 15 minutes of the first post, instead of creating another back-to-back post Last edited by Technocrat : 13th March 2008 at 16:26.
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13th March 2008, 16:26	#57
C.S.ANANTH BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 379 Thanked: 73 Times	Very Very difficult to import. The Auto Maker Mafia have cleverly manipulated second hand car import barriers. One can import such cars only on TR.
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13th March 2008, 17:30	#58
nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 603 Times	Mr.Ananth I would love to see your cars. May i?. Please reply. I'm in Chennai.
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13th March 2008, 17:40	#59
DHABHAR.BEHRAM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 3,060 Thanked: 5,353 Times	Dear Ananth - this sets me thinking. If we use a 24 mm venturi on a twin carburettor setup with 97.5 main jets with an MCS1062 setup or a twin Bicsa setup, theoretically it should give 10 kmpl (we are reducing the venturi effect). What are your thoughts ? Worth a try ? Best regards, Behram Dhabhar
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13th March 2008, 17:50	#60
madan80 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 1,360 Thanked: 80 Times View My Garage	would love to see your fiat sometime Ananth sir.
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