Introduction Approved

Welcome to xBhp

Welcome to xBHP

Welcome to XBHP

girishpv....means MODESTY!!

Before saying mere WELCOME.., this guy needs a real intro..( as he has already accepted that , he is too bad in introducing himself)
Let me do that...also request moderators to make him a senior XBHPian, if rules permit...b'coz this man deserves that!!!
It is his modest , haven't revealed the full list of Automobiles he have..
...the list he has revealed is just 10% I guess!!
( my request to Mangalore XBHPians to come forward and say few words about our GPV..)
This man is out of the country, almost 3/4 th days of calender year....dunno how many days he would have spent with his family here in India,...when ever he comes to India...he will be Flying, riding, driving, walking, to source parts , meeting people who are working on his Bikes & cars,..through out India!!
He would have been intersted in Flying Kites...when he was a kid., of course Photography ...can be done, while doing the above exercises... ..Collecting antiques>>....for sure, he will...as always his hands are OPEN!!.
Even if you have a BIG wallet, that to working in an alien land, sacrificing his family moments ....and trying to pursue his dreams of collecting& restoring automobiles..is NOT a JOKE..as many of them think....apart from his collection & stuff...basically , he tries to hear his friends needs & helps them , that too by remote handling..
Irequest GPV to post all his Bikes here one by one @ xbhp, at a exclusive thread.." GPV 's mega Garage"
Real hard core BIKE ENTHUSIAST !!
Welcome Buddy!!
cheers!!
Muthu Kumar.
ps: BTW, You dint say that you a rare stuff from Rajdoot BTS, plz do post that pics here>>
pps: You need not wait till that Sunbeam S7 to be completed, that project has nothing to do with HONDA fire Blade 1997
pps2: As already i have discussed about your TWN cornet @ this forum..you can also consider posting your DKW RT125 or 16M AJS....
@ GPV...do you want any more pps..reminding you that your Vellocette waiting for you at.....??

Thank you very much
MG
rharish90
Naughty VaIsh

and you "Powertwin"

Sir, this is too much......, things will be on right track slowly....
Thank you for the WARM WELCOME.......

Without your help and some good friends help this wouldn't be possible.

Cheers

Welcome to XBHP Girish! Nice to have another Mangalorean aboard and a HUGE automobile enthusiast. That's one helluva collection you have there. It would be just amazing to see your garage someday.

That's some collection. Bring them on. Welcome to xBhp.

Welcome to xBhp Bro.

Awesome Garage,Post some pic of those bulls!

Thank you very much....
@ KwokFist @ Jonak
@ Aneesh@4GHz


Cheers


PS - Soon will post some pics.....

1933 Austin 10/4 Tourer

Hi all,

Here is my First car 1933 Austin 10/4.......

Bought in year 2003 from Nagpur, Very reliable car, never disappointed me, drove in couple of rallies in Mangalore, attended few marriage "BAARAT", regular beach visitor....etc etc.....

Once I was about to sell this for upgrading.......wife stopped me as she also love this car very much
Then decided ...as this was my First car ....it will be the last car to leave my garage.....

The previous owner had changed the wire wheel to normal disc for unknown reasons. Luckily….. After intensive search, found 4 wheels for sale in New Zealand, shipping those 4 wheels to India plus custom clearance and all….....cost me more than the value of 4 wheels…….


Anyways, now she stands on her original wire wheels…….still few minor face lift required to bring her close to original.

Some technical specs......

1933 Austin 10/4 Tourer
Displacement: 1125cc
Bore: 63mm
Stroke: 89mm
Cam Design: SV – Side valve
Cylinders: 4 INLINE
Total Valves: 8 (2valves per cylinder)
Compression: 6.5:1
Fuel supply: 1 Ze carb
Power: 30HP (22KW)@3800rpm
Engine coolant: Water
Weight: 787kg
Length: 3531mm
Wheel: 16 inch wire wheel (500/525x16 Tire)
Drive: Rear wheel drive
Brake: Mechanical

Welcome on board GPV!

Folks, what GPV mentioned is only the proverbial "tip of the iceberg". I have not met anyone with such passion for automobiles in Mangalore. He can go days without food and sleep for the sake of these vintage beauties.

GPV, Now are you going to post the press features on you or should I do the honors?

Thanks Powertwin for providing the link to this post

Girish, a very warm welcome to xbhp! Its about time you came here and shared pics of your 50 odd bikes and scooters with everyone here.

@all, to sum it up in a few sentences, Girish is a very warm and approachable person who wont shy away from helping his friends and other automobile enthusiasts. He doesn't deal in old vehicles and his sole ambition has been to educate the masses about the significance of saving old vehicles from being scrapped even if its an old scooter or moped. As he puts is, "VINTAGE IS OUR HERITAGE"!

A pic of his RD.

Thanks BSB and James for the kind words.....

Cheers

1954 Matchless G3LS

Engine: 347cc OHV
Cylinder: Single
BHP: 24@6000 rpm
Comp Ratio: 7.5
Bore: 69 mm
Stroke: 93 mm
Transmission: Primary chain enclosed and lubricated in oil bath case
Gearbox: Four speed