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Old 11th March 2011, 20:09   #1
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Classic sports cars in India (1945 - 1975)

We have a few general car threads running, but not one like this from what I can see. Ther are a number of cars I have seen on the roads, Healey's, Triumphs, Lotus', Lancia, Ferraris, etc.

Would be good to see what's about, what shape it is in and whose maintaining them.

I have chosen the term "classic" as opposed to vintage as the date range is slightly more modern.

I hope I don't need to explain what "sports car" means, but in the interest of clarity, for my purposes I am referring to 2 seaters, 2+2s, and sporty GTs.

Coupes and cabrios all welcome.

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Re: Classic sports cars in India (1945 - 1975)

Good thread. Waiting to see pictures of rallied Heralds
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Old 11th March 2011, 22:04   #3
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Re: Classic sports cars in India (1945 - 1975)

Some classic sports cars from Mumbai, a Porsche 356, a MG, a V12 E-Type Jag, and a Mercedes 190SL
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Re: Classic sports cars in India (1945 - 1975)

Hi!
Do muscle cars qualify? And if yes, then upto which year?

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Re: Classic sports cars in India (1945 - 1975)

I remember reading about 356 long time back in an auto magazine,i thought it had gone abroad?
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Hi!
Do muscle cars qualify? And if yes, then upto which year?

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Absolutely, 1945 - 1975.
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Absolutely, 1945 - 1975.
This Plymouth AAR 'Cuda is probably the best Muscle Car in Mumbai,
Sorry about the rubbish picture quality!
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This Plymouth AAR 'Cuda is probably the best Muscle Car in Mumbai,
Sorry about the rubbish picture quality!
Fabulous! Didn't even know one of these existed in Mumbai. Having said that, my awareness of the muscle car scene is fairly low and therefore not a yardstick of any kind. Just glad that there are people out there who take the pains to keep these beauties going! Ravi
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Please could we try and put up a picture with relevant information in every post if possible.

It would be good to compile a list of the most desirable sports cars in India.
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Re: Classic sports cars in India (1945 - 1975)

probably the most desireable sports car for me in India would be the aluminium bodied XK120 from Delhi.

Pictures are availabe somewhere on TBHP.

Another very interesting car that started the muscle car concept also needs to be on this list 1957 Chrysler 300C. There is only one in India in Hyderabad. Last I knew it was awaiting restoration.

The Rossi Ferrari 275 GTB/C would have topped the list had it not left the country.

Then comes the Ex Dubash Ferrari GT.

The you have the Alfa Zagato and Lancia from Madras
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This Plymouth AAR 'Cuda is probably the best Muscle Car in Mumbai, Sorry about the rubbish picture quality!
Here are some better Muscle cars in Mumbai, a Dodge Charger RT SE and a Rambler Marlin.

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Please could we try and put up a picture with relevant information in every post if possible. It would be good to compile a list of the most desirable sports cars in India.
Some cars to be added
Lancia Roni Khan
Opel GT Jassdanwalla
Lotus ex-Rajesh Khanna?
Corvette Stingray ex Mehmood

Please go on...................

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Does a 69 Buick Skylark coupe with a V8 qualify?
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Camaro picture.

I guess the Camaro in Pic # 3 from the link above does qualify. There are better pictures elsewhere in the forum.
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Here are some better Muscle cars in Mumbai, a Dodge Charger RT SE and a Rambler Marlin.

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Wow, what a find! These look like they are located in a garage somewhere. @harit, would love to know more about these beauties.

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This Plymouth AAR 'Cuda is probably the best Muscle Car in Mumbai,
Sorry about the rubbish picture quality!
Ah, DHC 75 has had a change of colour... i hope those ugly white seats have been changed too... iv had fun with this car when she was in delhi, in the late 80s early 90s

while we are at it, does a Karmann-Ghia qualify?
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