[karlosdeville]

Bharya Bharthalu (1961) Telugu

Actress Savitri's personal 1954 DeSoto convertible, seen in multiple films




An early Fiat 1100 Select/Millecento. Note the carry over boot lid handles from the Elegant.

[karlosdeville]

Vaade Veedu (1973), Telugu

A 1961 Chevrolet Impala convertible



A Mark 2 Amby with cool period accessory badge in the grille and full wheel covers


A 1949 Chrysler convertible - first one I'm seeing so far.

[karlosdeville]

Siri Sampadalu, 1962 (Telugu)

A gorgeous Bedford (?) bus with stylish coachwork, operated by TVS




A rare Austin A40 Sports


A 1949 Ford Custom V8

[travancore]

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Siri Sampadalu, 1962 (Telugu)

A gorgeous Bedford (?) bus with stylish coachwork, operated by TVS
Attachment 2180182

The bus is a Bedford C521 with Duple Vega coachwork, ca 1956.
Discussed here:
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vinta...ml#post4121110 (Nostalgic automotive pictures including our family's cars)

[karlosdeville]

Aatma Balkam (1964), Telugu

A 1938 Chevy sedan is seen in the opening credits.


A pair of smart early Standard Herald Mk 1s. The first car was also seen in 'Pooja Ke Phool'




A 1949/50 Chevrolet Styline Deluxe




For some scenes the speedo shot changes to that of a Mk 1 Amby - note the original chequered plastic surround that came on the earliest cars.

[karlosdeville]

Rangula Ratnam, 1966 (Telugu)

A handsome Standard Herald Mk 1 that we also saw in Ram Aur Shyam



An Austin Seven Tourer


Both cars were also seen in 'Ummadi Kutumbam'

[karlosdeville]

Iddaru Mitulu, 1961 (Telugu)

A 1954 DeSoto Diplomat convertible outside Hyderabad's iconic Ritz Hotel



A 1956 Dodge Kingsway - is the location known?


An early Piaggio auto rickshaw at a Shell petrol pump



A rare sight, a 1950s Hindustan Traveller

[Mohammed4rmhyd]

The 1956 Kingsway is seen entering the house in Banjara Hills area of a very famous architect in Hyderabad MR FAYAZUDDIN, the arch over the gate was unique in design and construction.
The petrol pump scenes seem to be at THE DECCAN SERVICE STATION opp Fateh Maidan

[travancore]

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Iddaru Mitulu, 1961 (Telugu)

A 1954 DeSoto Diplomat convertible outside Hyderabad's iconic Ritz Hotel
A 1956 Dodge Kingsway - is the location known?

The Ritz is The Hillfort Palace - ex home of Moazzam Jah and Princess Niloufer.
I believe I have seen the arched gate in one of the Hyderabad FB pages. Will have to find it :(

courtesy: Fayazzudin FB Page and MIT Archives






As identified in the previous post, Mr. Fayazzudin's residence "Alhambra" in Banjara Hills.

[karlosdeville]

Antasthulu, 1965 (Telugu)

The 1954 DeSoto MSY 0288 makes yet another appearance.


A 1950s Pontiac convertible is also seen

[karlosdeville]

Mangalya Balam, 1958 (Telugu)

A pristine 1955 Plymouth Belvedere


A 1920s Fiat dickey seat



A late 50s Standard Super 10

[karlosdeville]

Indrudu Chandrudu, 1989 (Telugu)

A 1939 Buick convertible from a prominent Hyderabad collection, apparently ex Danta State

[karlosdeville]

Avey Kallu, 1967 (Telugu)

An early 1950s Cadillac sedan that we also saw in Do Kaliya and Meherban. Survives in Bangalore.




A 1950s Dodge Fargo truck

[karlosdeville]

Tiger, 1979 (Telugu)

A rare chance sighting is this bright red BMW Isetta.





The car survives in a Bombay collection.

[karlosdeville]

Preminchi Choodu, 1965 (Telugu) - a remake of the Tamil film Kadhalikka Neramillai (1964), and remade in Hindi as Pyaar Kiye Ja (1966)

A 1954 two tone Dodge Kingsway convertible


An early Standard Herald Mk 1 (also seen in 'Gundamma Katha). An Austin Seven follows.




A 1956 Plymouth Belvedere