Pics: Vintage rally

[Gordon]

Here are some pics of some of the bikes. There were Nortons, BSAs, Triumphs, a Zundapp, Velocette, Ariel. I didn't take much pics. Will source more pics and post them here. Three of the BSAs were cafe racers.

A Norton sitting alone

The Goldstar Cafe Racer

BSA's lined up.

A Green BSA - a very good paintjob and work done on this bike.

 

[locOleoN]

Very nice bikes...
Did you meet any of the owners? cuz I was just wondering what the age demographics are of the guys who ride those bikes.

 

[Gordon]

The bikes were owned by different age groups. Some have been owned from one generation to another.

 

[ken750]

where abouts was this rally held?

 

[Gordon]

The rally was held in Bombay. I hadn't taken much pics. These pics were posted on the biggest, most renowned and respected Indian Forum. Most or all of them are of cars

 

[Gordon]

 

[Mortikan]

LOVE TO SEE THE OLDER RIDES so much class in those days

 

[Gordon]

 

[Tim]

WOW! Nice rally!

 

[DrJ]

How did all that Detroit iron make it to Bombay ???

 

[Tim]

They flipped them upside down and floated them across.

 

[intrudin]

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vintage-classic-cars-india/35825-pics-haig-vintage-classic-car-bike-rally-mumbai-24th-feb-08-a.html

hey, this Forum makes it a small world. I can smell the chicken vindaloo from her,,,sweet !! Check out gordons link to his cafe project

 

[Madmaxx]

That red and white '59 Chev 4 door (biscayne?) is hotter than my ole lady!!!

My father-in-law has a '59 El Camino that I just rebuilt the carb on. I love driving that thing.....
Needs a glass pack though!!! and dual pipes!

Cool pics, thanks for sharing!

 

[Gordon]

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vintage-classic-cars-india/35825-pics-haig-vintage-classic-car-bike-rally-mumbai-24th-feb-08-a.html

Yup thats the one.

hey, this Forum makes it a small world. I can smell the chicken vindaloo from her,,,sweet !! Check out gordons link to his cafe project

I thought you guys knew about this. Well here is a direct link: www.geocities.com/autofcs/crp/crp.html

How did all that Detroit iron make it to Bombay

Well a little history. India had one of the most richest people in the world: The Maharajas (much like the Sheikhs of today). They indulged in nothing but the best. There were cars specially built according to their needs. Thats when all the "actual" customizing started.

Then there was the British rule in India. Cars were imported during their era too.

If you guys are really interested, check out this thread too on. It'll be worth a read:

How rich were the Maharajas before Independence! Cars of the Maharajas!
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/vintage-classic-cars-india/2653-how-rich-were-maharajas-before-independence-cars-maharajas.html