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**girishpv** · 11-11-2011, 12:34 PM

Spot on Muthu sir....it is indeed Atlasolex (similar to Velosolex 4600) and that is too from Rajiv

Will be my pleasure to add you as HELPLINE 24x7 list......

As they say " Every Penny Counts in the Making of a Dollar",
your nuts and screws are very important to keep the beauties running.

@sixspeedtwin ...... I would like to.....but my 2 sons should agree first...haha

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**Lonely Rider** · 11-11-2011, 01:31 PM

Sir,

In the interest of those motorbikes enthusiasts i would request you to provide your location details.

I am from Mangalore presently working in Bangalore and would like to meet you in person when i ride there next time.

Ram

**girishpv** · 11-11-2011, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by Lonely Rider View Post

Sir,

In the interest of those motorbikes enthusiasts i would request you to provide your location details.

I am from Mangalore presently working in Bangalore and would like to meet you in person when i ride there next time.

Ram

Sure sir.....Please do call will guide you there......

Mob - 9620803646 (most of time you may find switched off as I am away on work)

[email protected]
[email protected]

Better to try mobile or send mails before coming down.....

Cheers

**girishpv** · 11-11-2011, 03:09 PM

1940 Standard Flying 8

The Flying Eight was the smallest member of the Standard Flying family.
Introduced in 1938 the Flying Eight featured, in its saloon form, the "streamlined" body of the little Standard Flying Nine which had appeared in 1937. However, the Flying Eight came powered by a side-valve 1021 cc long-stroke (100 mm) engine to keep it in the British 8 hp taxation class which calculated the annual license payable according to cylinder surface area. In this case the bore was of just 56.7 mm. A single Solex carburetor was used and the engine could produce 28 bhp at 4000 rpm. Drive was to the rear wheels through a 3-speed synchromesh gearbox. The suspension was independent at the front with a transverse leaf spring at the rear. A top speed of around 65 mph was attainable. Brakes were cable operated using the Bendix system.
Technical details
Engine: 1021 cc Straight-4
Power: 28bhp @4000rpm
Transmission: 3-speed manual
Wheelbase: 83 inches (2108 mm)
Length: 139 inches (3531 mm)
Width: 56 inches (1422 mm)

Restoration took around 6 months.....

The front grill was missing, replicated the shell from existing car from Hyderabad, vertical slats made from 6mm steel rods.
Still searching for original steering wheel....

**frankpilli** · 11-11-2011, 05:42 PM

Magnificent resto Girish, the car looks like it just rolled out of the showroom. Did u opt for the original color of body & upholstery?
Waiting for the bike restoration pictures.

**amardeep2006** · 11-11-2011, 05:55 PM

what a collection !!!!
I feel i have read about your collection in some newspaper .

**girishpv** · 11-11-2011, 06:15 PM

Originally posted by frankpilli View Post

Magnificent resto Girish, the car looks like it just rolled out of the showroom. Did u opt for the original color of body & upholstery?
Waiting for the bike restoration pictures.

Thanks frankpilli .....Original color was grey. light blue and black.....liked black very much and don't know much about the interior, so went with red.

Bikes.....will update soon.

Originally posted by amardeep2006 View Post

what a collection !!!!
I feel i have read about your collection in some newspaper .

Thanks amardeep2006.....yes, you are right, last year there were couple news paper article about my collections.
Cheers

**powertwin** · 11-11-2011, 07:37 PM

Originally posted by frankpilli View Post

Magnificent resto Girish, the car looks like it just rolled out of the showroom. Did u opt for the original color of body & upholstery?
Waiting for the bike restoration pictures.

There you are Frank!!
Please recommend GPV to restore my Morris 1000 like this

@ GPV : plz post pics of your Yummies.in top priority ...our Frank is a Yamaha Boy you know !!

**girishpv** · 11-11-2011, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by powertwin View Post

There you are Frank!!
Please recommend GPV to restore my Morris 1000 like this

@ GPV : plz post pics of your Yummies.in top priority ...our Frank is a Yamaha Boy you know !!

Please send the Morris....I will get it done better than mine....

and keep with me....

Sure, will post ASAP.....
cheers

**girishpv** · 11-12-2011, 11:51 AM

2000 Honda Cbr900RR Fireblade

Here is my recent buy......Honda Cbr900RR Fireblade

Owning an SBK was long awaited dream......

**siddharth_ZMR** · 11-12-2011, 12:22 PM

Vintage cars and bikes are always a head-turner and every Yamaha, Ducati or any bike or car owner has to bear the risk of being utterly neglected in front of them....

Sir, your collection is awsome... glued to this thread to read and learn....

I am amazed by the power, engine capacity of the vintage cars... i never thought them to be so powerfull at least in engine terms...

Planning a ride of South India in Jan 2012... Mangalore added and with your permission the opportunity to see the collection of these gems....

On a lighter note.. from the dialogue of the movie Deewar... a new guy may say... Mera Pass Merc hai, audit hai, BMW hai, Ducatti hai... tumhare pass kya hai... an you can just say... mere pass insab ke BAAP hein..

**girishpv** · 11-12-2011, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by siddharth_ZMR View Post

Vintage cars and bikes are always a head-turner and every Yamaha, Ducati or any bike or car owner has to bear the risk of being utterly neglected in front of them....

Sir, your collection is awsome... glued to this thread to read and learn....

I am amazed by the power, engine capacity of the vintage cars... i never thought them to be so powerfull at least in engine terms...

Planning a ride of South India in Jan 2012... Mangalore added and with your permission the opportunity to see the collection of these gems....

On a lighter note.. from the dialogue of the movie Deewar... a new guy may say... Mera Pass Merc hai, audit hai, BMW hai, Ducatti hai... tumhare pass kya hai... an you can just say... mere pass insab ke BAAP hein..

Siddharth....Thank you very much.

You are most welcome to Mangalore.....I will be in Mangalore at that time, just drop a message or mail. Will be my pleasure to welcome you guys

Liked your modified version of Deewar dialogue ....will note it down...hahaha

cheers

**revvhard** · 11-12-2011, 02:32 PM

Originally posted by girishpv View Post

Here is my recent buy......Honda Cbr900RR Fireblade

Owning an SBK was long awaited dream......thanks James for helping to fulfill this

cbr!!!!!!! my favourite bike!!!!
that is an amazing collection sir..waiting to see pictures of the rest of it!!!!

**girishpv** · 11-12-2011, 08:15 PM

Thank you revvhard ....

**girishpv** · 11-12-2011, 08:22 PM

1950 Ambassador Popular

Ambassador Motorcycles was a British motorcycle manufacturer. Founded by racer Kaye Don after the Second World War, the company produced lightweight motorcycles with Villiers and JAP engines and imported Zundapps from Germany. Production started in 1947 with a 197 cc Villiers-engine bikes. In 1953 a model was produced with electric starters and the first Ambassador twin appeared in 1957. The company was taken over by DMW in 1963 who continued production until they closed the company in 1965

Technical details

Popular Series II: 1950-55,
Engine - Villiers 6E 197cc (1950-53),
8E 197cc (1954-55),
2 strokes,
Transmission: 3 speed,
Weight: 196lbs

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