Vintage & Classic Mercedes Benz Cars in India

TuffRyder · 13th February 2009, 00:59

Some more pictures of the BYH 2115 that Karl had posted on the first page and others.

iraghava · 13th February 2009, 13:56

Isn't DLF 1100 v10's car?

karlosdeville · 16th February 2009, 16:56

I was forwarded these lovely pictures and writeup by Subhash Karmarkar of the Fiat Club about Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi.

Quote:

The doyen of Indian Classical Music, his contribution to the field of music has been simply unparallel...!

Bhimsen ji has shared passion in life for two things.... 1. Music and 2. Automobiles

Not just as an enthusiast, Bhimsen ji has been an avid hands-on knowledgable auto owner too.

His knowledge about the technicalities of the car has been appreciated by the experts in auto care fraternity alike.

As also has been his avid stamina in driving the vehicle by himself...

For concerts that he used to attend all over India , many a times he used to drive the car himself non-stop : reach the venue on time and just with a refreshing moment : perform in the mehfils for next 3-4 hours...!

With best regards,

Subhash

agspins · 16th February 2009, 18:28

Wow that is interesting....thanks for sharing....Karlos

V-16 · 16th February 2009, 18:52

I remember Pandit Bhimsen Joshi from the "Mile Sur Mera Tumhara" days. I was in Law college and a friend of ours revealed that Panditji always stayed at her place when in Bombay. He ws her father's friend. I remember going to meet him in Matunga in Sneh Sadan building and could not but help noticing an off white, Poona plate 67 Mercedes 220S Heckflosse parked below her house. I was told it was his car. That car unfortunately had a diesel engine and a 220D badge on its rear. It also had fur on its dash board, a common kink with Merc owners of the era. Needless to say it was in spanking condition.

the mole · 16th February 2009, 21:41

Does he still own MRF 6183?

karlosdeville · 17th February 2009, 09:29

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Originally Posted by the mole

Does he still own MRF 6183?

I believe he still does, and is very particular and hands on with it, having travelled extensively in the car over the years.

TractionAvant · 17th February 2009, 10:18

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

I was forwarded these lovely pictures and writeup by Subhash Karmarkar of the Fiat Club about Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi.

These pictures were taken at this year's Sawai Gandharva festival. For those who are interested, here is a very crude translation of the write up. Apologies for any goof ups

"Panditji, with mastery over his voice as well as the steering wheel, is an accompalished traveller. His love for cars is an unknown aspect of his personality. He has very detailed knowledge of the workings of his car. He can also take care of & repair his car.Panditji bought this mercedes 200 (popularised by the movies) in 1967.
He has driven thousands of kilometers in this car. On many occassions he drove from Pune to Calcutta non-stop and proceeded to give a performance."
The last line is a bit of propoganda by a dealer, so I have omitted it.

Cheers

Aditya

LOVE HER(ALD)! · 17th February 2009, 19:19

Hi guys,
Is a decent Diesel Merc available as a daily drive car? I am open to all models from 1960s till the 1990s. Even petrol models would do if the car is in pristine shape.

the mole · 17th February 2009, 22:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOVE HER(ALD)!

Hi guys,
Is a decent Diesel Merc available as a daily drive car? I am open to all models from 1960s till the 1990s. Even petrol models would do if the car is in pristine shape.

Please clarify that you want a original diesel and not a dieselised petrol mercedes.

Also what year and series your looking for.

LOVE HER(ALD)! · 18th February 2009, 11:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by the mole

Please clarify that you want a original diesel and not a dieselised petrol mercedes.

Also what year and series your looking for.

I am looking only for ORIGINAL diesel / petrol models. In a list of preferrence, it would be: A) 1983-86 240D / 300D
B) 1965-78 200D
C) 1985-88 280 / 500 SEL
D) 1989-92 190D / 190E
E) 1994-98 E 220 / E250D (if they are sensibly priced)

the mole · 18th February 2009, 19:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOVE HER(ALD)!

I am looking only for ORIGINAL diesel / petrol models. In a list of preferrence, it would be: A) 1983-86 240D / 300D
B) 1965-78 200D
C) 1985-88 280 / 500 SEL
D) 1989-92 190D / 190E
E) 1994-98 E 220 / E250D (if they are sensibly priced)

I think you should put it up on the Mercedes Benz Club thread, i know a lot of the members have now become relatively active on Team BHP, someone will respond. Cars come up for sale in the club frequently.

V-16 · 18th February 2009, 19:34

Whats your budget? You interested in Auto or only Manual. All depends on what you want to spend and how.

Cyrus43 · 20th February 2009, 23:54

Gogiiii, Phelle More waste sodh ni!! Also, I found another SL which is similar to yours, But a softtop for sale. It is at the Peddar road Pump where you found something "Special".

Also, I found Another 124 Coupe and a 115 in bombay. Bot Super Pristine. 115 shall be clicked in the next week. Here is the 124C for everyone.

Apparently the green car is in Rajasthan.

LOVE HER(ALD)! · 21st February 2009, 12:05

This is unbelievable! How can the same car have two different regn. nos.? This pic was clicked by me at Udaipur about three years back. This is one of the many cars in Shriji Arvind Singhji Mewar's collection at Udaipur. The car is garaged at the same place as visible in the pic posted by Cyrus. And I think it IS the same car, or how else could this unusual color scheme be identical on the same model?

Confusing!

Vikas

13th February 2009, 00:59	#196
TuffRyder BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 494 Thanked: 27 Times	Some more pictures of the BYH 2115 that Karl had posted on the first page and others. Attached Thumbnails
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13th February 2009, 13:56	#197
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Isn't DLF 1100 v10's car?
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16th February 2009, 18:28	#199
agspins Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MH-31 Posts: 1,653 Thanked: 508 Times View My Garage	Wow that is interesting....thanks for sharing....Karlos
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16th February 2009, 18:52	#200
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 950 Times View My Garage	I remember Pandit Bhimsen Joshi from the "Mile Sur Mera Tumhara" days. I was in Law college and a friend of ours revealed that Panditji always stayed at her place when in Bombay. He ws her father's friend. I remember going to meet him in Matunga in Sneh Sadan building and could not but help noticing an off white, Poona plate 67 Mercedes 220S Heckflosse parked below her house. I was told it was his car. That car unfortunately had a diesel engine and a 220D badge on its rear. It also had fur on its dash board, a common kink with Merc owners of the era. Needless to say it was in spanking condition.
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16th February 2009, 21:41	#201
the mole Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,189 Thanked: 825 Times View My Garage	Does he still own MRF 6183?
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17th February 2009, 19:19	#204
LOVE HER(ALD)! BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 78 Thanked: 27 Times	Hi guys, Is a decent Diesel Merc available as a daily drive car? I am open to all models from 1960s till the 1990s. Even petrol models would do if the car is in pristine shape.
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18th February 2009, 19:34	#208
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 950 Times View My Garage	Whats your budget? You interested in Auto or only Manual. All depends on what you want to spend and how.
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20th February 2009, 23:54	#209
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Gogiiii, Phelle More waste sodh ni!! Also, I found another SL which is similar to yours, But a softtop for sale. It is at the Peddar road Pump where you found something "Special". Also, I found Another 124 Coupe and a 115 in bombay. Bot Super Pristine. 115 shall be clicked in the next week. Here is the 124C for everyone. Apparently the green car is in Rajasthan. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Rehaan : 21st February 2009 at 12:42.
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21st February 2009, 12:05	#210
LOVE HER(ALD)! BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 78 Thanked: 27 Times	This is unbelievable! How can the same car have two different regn. nos.? This pic was clicked by me at Udaipur about three years back. This is one of the many cars in Shriji Arvind Singhji Mewar's collection at Udaipur. The car is garaged at the same place as visible in the pic posted by Cyrus. And I think it IS the same car, or how else could this unusual color scheme be identical on the same model? Confusing! Vikas Attached Images
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