Miscellaneous other cars in India

DKG · 14th April 2008, 13:13

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Originally Posted by Julian UK

One more a friend sent me but doesn’t know where from. The venue looks familiar.

Julian that's the Khilwat or Darbar hall at Chowmahalla in Hyderabad. Picture is too small to see the details, but possibly its from Mahboob Ali Khan, sixth Nizam's time. Will try to enlarge and see details if possible

Julian UK · 17th April 2008, 01:07

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Originally Posted by awini

is this the one that works on a gyroscope? i believe the small wheels go up and you could even stand on the side of the car without affecting its balance while the engine was on... another oddball that came and has survived in India is the Carden cycle car, i was recently shown pics of a dilapidated example in Gujrat, as is common these days, the owner wanted its weight in gold... for a car with a wooden radiator shell....HA!!

Awini is this the gyrocar?
The Wolseley Gyrocar
The Schilovski Gyrocar
Is this the Carden?
http://www.oldwoodies.com/img/cyclec...en_carrosa.jpg

travancore · 17th April 2008, 04:26

Lancia Lambda 1927

source: Bonhams Auction Dec 2006

Here is a 1927 Lancia Lambda 7th Series, Chassis # 017985. According to the auction lot description, the car was sold new in Calcutta via the local agents MT Ltd. Recently imported into the UK from S. Africa.

Julian UK · 17th April 2008, 05:31

There is/was one in Delhi, I don't know where it is now, obviously not the same car. It shared the garage with the identity challenged supercharged Mercedes.

karlosdeville · 17th April 2008, 17:54

That car appears to be in original paint perhaps?

I had heard of a very immaculate 20s Lancia exported to Singapore in the 60s, regd BMX 5 or something like that.

Julian UK · 20th April 2008, 16:59

Anyone know where this Alvis is?
Image of 1936 Alvis speed 25

travancore · 20th April 2008, 17:34

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Originally Posted by Julian UK

Anyone know where this Alvis is?
Image of 1936 Alvis speed 25

I imagine this is the car with Vijay Mallya (even thought it might now be an MFA-XXX licence)

karlosdeville · 20th April 2008, 18:03

Yup, that appears to be the same car. Here she is in Bombay, 2007. Curious colour combination, I wonder if it was offered in period? We usually see them the other way around. I quite like it.

awini · 20th April 2008, 22:28

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Originally Posted by Julian UK

Anyone know where this Alvis is?
Image of 1936 Alvis speed 25

yup, its the ex mayerbhanj car, now with mallya.

Julian UK · 21st April 2008, 00:02

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Originally Posted by awini

yup, its the ex mayerbhanj car, now with mallya.

So rarely do bonnets get opened, the obsevation of the contents of which reveals so much more about the car as a whole.
Has it got an Isuzu engine?

It looks very nice and should sound nice also.

travancore · 22nd April 2008, 03:21

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Originally Posted by awini

yup, its the ex mayerbhanj car, now with mallya.

Thanks Awini! The picture posted by Julian shows an ORM-381 licence plate.
Was "ORM" an Orissa-Mayurbhanj registration ? Read that Mayurbhanj is the largest district in Orissa. Thanks

Julian UK · 22nd April 2008, 18:37

I hope some may be interested in some of these photos:

Calcutta 1947

GIs in Calcutta, 1947, Photo 1
GIs in Calcutta, 1947, Photograph 4
GIs in Calcutta, 1947, Photograph 6
GIs in Calcutta, 1947, Photo 9
GIs in Calcutta, 1947, Photo 11
GIs in Calcutta, 1947, Photo 18
GIs in Calcutta, 1947, Photo 32
GIs in Calcutta, 1947, Photo 41
GIs in Calcutta, 1947, Photo 54

http://www.geocities.com/photosofindia/india08.jpg
http://memory.loc.gov/service/pnp/gg...400/05472v.jpg
Made For Maharajas

karlosdeville · 22nd April 2008, 20:34

Great find Julian. What is that large convertible outside Howrah Motor with the madman in front?

I noticed many cars have a BL something regn. What did this stand for, can someone shed light on this?

Julian, do send these lovely sepia toned images this way as well

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vintag...ly-s-cars.html

travancore · 23rd April 2008, 03:23

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Great find Julian. What is that large convertible outside Howrah Motor with the madman in front?

It certainly looks like a RR from this angle

Julian UK · 23rd April 2008, 04:01

My first thought also, but the top of the radiator looks a bit too curved. The lights and hubcaps look a bit American to me.

17th April 2008, 04:26	#78
travancore Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 2,934 Thanked: 8,551 Times	Lancia Lambda 1927 source: Bonhams Auction Dec 2006 Here is a 1927 Lancia Lambda 7th Series, Chassis # 017985. According to the auction lot description, the car was sold new in Calcutta via the local agents MT Ltd. Recently imported into the UK from S. Africa.
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17th April 2008, 05:31	#79
Julian UK BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London UK Posts: 709 Thanked: 254 Times	There is/was one in Delhi, I don't know where it is now, obviously not the same car. It shared the garage with the identity challenged supercharged Mercedes. Last edited by Julian UK : 17th April 2008 at 05:32.
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karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	That car appears to be in original paint perhaps? I had heard of a very immaculate 20s Lancia exported to Singapore in the 60s, regd BMX 5 or something like that.
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20th April 2008, 16:59	#81
Julian UK BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London UK Posts: 709 Thanked: 254 Times	Anyone know where this Alvis is? Image of 1936 Alvis speed 25
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20th April 2008, 18:03	#83
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	Yup, that appears to be the same car. Here she is in Bombay, 2007. Curious colour combination, I wonder if it was offered in period? We usually see them the other way around. I quite like it. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by karlosdeville : 20th April 2008 at 18:04.
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22nd April 2008, 18:37	#87
Julian UK BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London UK Posts: 709 Thanked: 254 Times	I hope some may be interested in some of these photos: Calcutta 1947 GIs in Calcutta, 1947, Photo 1 GIs in Calcutta, 1947, Photograph 4 GIs in Calcutta, 1947, Photograph 6 GIs in Calcutta, 1947, Photo 9 GIs in Calcutta, 1947, Photo 11 GIs in Calcutta, 1947, Photo 18 GIs in Calcutta, 1947, Photo 32 GIs in Calcutta, 1947, Photo 41 GIs in Calcutta, 1947, Photo 54 http://www.geocities.com/photosofindia/india08.jpg http://memory.loc.gov/service/pnp/gg...400/05472v.jpg Made For Maharajas Last edited by Julian UK : 22nd April 2008 at 18:41.
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22nd April 2008, 20:34	#88
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	Great find Julian. What is that large convertible outside Howrah Motor with the madman in front? I noticed many cars have a BL something regn. What did this stand for, can someone shed light on this? Julian, do send these lovely sepia toned images this way as well http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vintag...ly-s-cars.html
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23rd April 2008, 04:01	#90
Julian UK BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London UK Posts: 709 Thanked: 254 Times	My first thought also, but the top of the radiator looks a bit too curved. The lights and hubcaps look a bit American to me.
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