Nostalgic automotive pictures including our family's cars

TractionAvant · 18th February 2015, 16:42

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Originally Posted by FINTAIL

I recently got this pic- as a part of a series on Gandhiji.

Mohandas Gandhi is seen here- exiting what looks like(possibly?) a British car. The pic dates from 1931.

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Who can identify this one?

Pic credits: The IIT Delhi Alumni mail, of a particular batch- in all probability. Due credits to whoever the original source was.

EDIT: Original Source : Getty Images.

Could be a Daimler. Looks like the fluted Daimler radiator. Then again, it could just be reflections.

Kind regards

Aditya

kasli · 18th February 2015, 18:27

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Originally Posted by schakravarthy

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( Pics posted in the Facebook group 'Bangalore- photos from a bygone age'. Original picture credits- Prajavani newspaper and TL Ramaswamy. )

Is that not the Dodge of Manjusha Museum and survives

Cheers

Samir Taheer · 19th February 2015, 10:36

A photograph taken in October 72 of my Father, his Sister and my Grandparents.
Registrations are BMC7398 for the Dodge and BYH2348 for the Hillman.

These were taken at their farm with a visitor.

awini · 19th February 2015, 12:57

im not certain, but i think this pic is from his visit to manchester, and the car he used if i recall right may be a GUY. GUY motors usually made trucks and buses but did make a few cars too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FINTAIL

I recently got this pic- as a part of a series on Gandhiji.

Mohandas Gandhi is seen here- exiting what looks like(possibly?) a British car. The pic dates from 1931.

Attachment 1336346

Who can identify this one?

Pic credits: The IIT Delhi Alumni mail, of a particular batch- in all probability. Due credits to whoever the original source was.

EDIT: Original Source : Getty Images.

deutscheafrikar · 19th February 2015, 16:55

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Originally Posted by SuperSelect

Incidentally - the aforementioned Sir Jamsetjee Manockjee Cursetjee could certainly be the son of Manockjee Cursetjee, whose father Seth Cursetjee Manockjee has been immortalized by his famous statue- the "Khada Parsi" of Byculla.

I have no idea if this pic has been posted before. This picture is of Nagpada junction ( junna khada parsi) Original Spot in the 1920's. The Khada Parsi was then moved to Byculla Bridge where it now stands. That is Clare road on the right and Maulana Azad road on the left. This pic must have been taken from where Sarvis restaurant is now.

Nostalgic automotive pictures including our family's cars-gina-nagpada.jpg

Looking towards Keddy and co. Right turn towards G. Tank I think... all the good basket ball players came from the left

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FINTAIL · 20th February 2015, 21:59

Variations of this pic may have been seen before. BYN 4258 - is observed here, was a tractor registered in the 'Fifties, somewhere in the Bombay Presidency.

The origin's of the BYN registration remain unclear, in all probability, it was Nashik, MH. The Pune Municipal Corporation had a similar BYN registered Mack Truck, in regular use upto the late 2000's. Perhaps she is still in use. Who knows?

We have to note that BYN is a private registration. All the specialized vehicles, apart from normal series were registered in such private series. This tractor is an example. The V8 Mack + trailer is another example.

Another example of note: MTJ is a well known Pune private series.

BUT- MTJ 9000 happens to be a crane. Another example- of specialized vehicles being accommodated in the regular private series.

'Neways, ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, I introduce you to- BYN 4258.

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The positioning of the front axle comes across as strange- Perhaps a technically sound person can clarify.

The BYN registered Mack in Pune- Photo credits @Karlosdeville:

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The location, of course, is very-very familiar.

The road has developed a lot since 2008.

vinay kamath · 21st February 2015, 01:10

the rare picture of an Indian Rolls Royce dealership at Mumbai is enchanting , besides several others.

http://desinema.com/rare-photos-of-india/

travancore · 21st February 2015, 02:29

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Originally Posted by vinay kamath

the rare picture of an Indian Rolls Royce dealership at Mumbai is enchanting , besides several others.

http://desinema.com/rare-photos-of-india/

This Silver Ghost happens to be one of eight identical Landaulettes ordered by the Government of India for the 1911 Delhi Durbar.

vinay kamath · 21st February 2015, 20:36

when President Dr Rajendra Prasad visited Bangalore during the construction of Vidhana Soudha

noonrock · 22nd February 2015, 05:58

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Originally Posted by DKG

The car appears to be a 47 as it seems to have a white steering. The 48's had a black steering and the mascot ring had a cross bar as they tended to breakoff on the previous year cars

Karlos is most perceptive and precise. It does appear to be a 1947 and for the reason he mentions. The pontiac, # 5 would appear to be a 1946, the Mercury a fllip of the coin, I can't remember the difference between a 47 and 48, and the same for the Plymouth 47 or 48. You car nuts are great to read and I have the best references in America. You still seem to see more in those rare pictures than we do, over here, with an abundance on eBay Motors, Hemmings, and the like. Good show.

travancore · 22nd February 2015, 08:16

Bombay (not Mumbai) Flora Fountain.

I see a Ponton, couple of Dodge / Plymouths and at least two two-tone Ambassadors!

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Pardon me, if we have seen this before.

SuperSelect · 22nd February 2015, 18:16

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Originally Posted by deutscheafrikar

I have no idea if this pic has been posted before. This picture is of Nagpada junction ( junna khada parsi) Original Spot in the 1920's. The Khada Parsi was then moved to Byculla Bridge where it now stands. That is Clare road on the right and Maulana Azad road on the left. This pic must have been taken from where Sarvis restaurant is now.
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Looking towards Keddy and co. Right turn towards G. Tank I think... all the good basket ball players came from the left
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Thanks for the lovely pic, Deutscheafrikar!! Khada Parsi is such an iconic statue- and I wasn't aware of this bit of history- that it was located elsewhere earlier!

vinay kamath · 25th February 2015, 09:52

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Originally Posted by vinay kamath

when President Dr Rajendra Prasad visited Bangalore during the construction of Vidhana Soudha

Vidhana Soudha under construction in the '50s

FINTAIL · 25th February 2015, 10:57

An Ambassador Mark-III used by the ex-CM of Tamil Nadu, M.G Ramachandran, who was a very influential actor as well.

The car, of course- looks lovely in the period colour. Serves as an excellent reference picture for various things- The number plate font, the period accessories et cetera. The car has a sunshade as well- an interesting accessory.

Note the cranking hole on the front bumper. Interesting to note that HM used these even upto the late 'Seventies. This fixture ceased with the introduction of the Mark - IV Ambassador- I guess.

'Neways- TMX 4777 is seen here:

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This car is now parked at the MGR Memorial, T.Nagar- Madras.

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The registration is Madras South.

a4anurag · 25th February 2015, 17:00

The Ambassador and Dad's father's Enfield.

19th February 2015, 10:36	#3303
Samir Taheer BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London & Pune Posts: 459 Thanked: 278 Times	Re: Nostalgic automotive pictures including our family's cars A photograph taken in October 72 of my Father, his Sister and my Grandparents. Registrations are BMC7398 for the Dodge and BYH2348 for the Hillman. These were taken at their farm with a visitor. Attached Thumbnails
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20th February 2015, 21:59	#3306
FINTAIL Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: B'Lore :) Posts: 1,233 Thanked: 1,240 Times	Re: Nostalgic automotive pictures including our family's cars Variations of this pic may have been seen before. BYN 4258 - is observed here, was a tractor registered in the 'Fifties, somewhere in the Bombay Presidency. The origin's of the BYN registration remain unclear, in all probability, it was Nashik, MH. The Pune Municipal Corporation had a similar BYN registered Mack Truck, in regular use upto the late 2000's. Perhaps she is still in use. Who knows? We have to note that BYN is a private registration. All the specialized vehicles, apart from normal series were registered in such private series. This tractor is an example. The V8 Mack + trailer is another example. Another example of note: MTJ is a well known Pune private series. BUT- MTJ 9000 happens to be a crane. Another example- of specialized vehicles being accommodated in the regular private series. 'Neways, ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, I introduce you to- BYN 4258. The positioning of the front axle comes across as strange- Perhaps a technically sound person can clarify. The BYN registered Mack in Pune- Photo credits @Karlosdeville: The location, of course, is very-very familiar. The road has developed a lot since 2008.
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21st February 2015, 01:10	#3307
vinay kamath Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MUMBAIBANGALORE Posts: 1,349 Thanked: 1,852 Times	Re: Pics: Vintage & Classic cars in India the rare picture of an Indian Rolls Royce dealership at Mumbai is enchanting , besides several others. http://desinema.com/rare-photos-of-india/ Attached Thumbnails
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travancore Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 2,934 Thanked: 8,551 Times	Re: Nostalgic automotive pictures including our family's cars Bombay (not Mumbai) Flora Fountain. I see a Ponton, couple of Dodge / Plymouths and at least two two-tone Ambassadors! Pardon me, if we have seen this before. Last edited by travancore : 22nd February 2015 at 08:18.
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25th February 2015, 10:57	#3314
FINTAIL Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: B'Lore :) Posts: 1,233 Thanked: 1,240 Times	Re: Nostalgic automotive pictures including our family's cars An Ambassador Mark-III used by the ex-CM of Tamil Nadu, M.G Ramachandran, who was a very influential actor as well. The car, of course- looks lovely in the period colour. Serves as an excellent reference picture for various things- The number plate font, the period accessories et cetera. The car has a sunshade as well- an interesting accessory. Note the cranking hole on the front bumper. Interesting to note that HM used these even upto the late 'Seventies. This fixture ceased with the introduction of the Mark - IV Ambassador- I guess. 'Neways- TMX 4777 is seen here: This car is now parked at the MGR Memorial, T.Nagar- Madras. The registration is Madras South.
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a4anurag BANNED Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 12,350 Thanked: 21,411 Times	Re: Nostalgic automotive pictures including our family's cars The Ambassador and Dad's father's Enfield.
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