The *Official* Old School Spotters Thread

[Dragist]

^^^^ What he said or Asked .

[veedubtt]

yea i trying to get the contact number, will post it today

[WestIndian424]

paging the older heads..need help with this one

[bigchief3679]

That is a nice spot Calor.............you are the king.
It looks like an Austin 1100 estate [ADO 16 traveller]

http://www.aronline.co.uk/blogs/cars/bm ... mber-2003/

There's another like it in Penal, below the house of a Bicycle repairman.

[WestIndian424]

That is a nice spot Calor.............you are the king.
It looks like an Austin 1100 estate [ADO 16 traveller]

http://www.aronline.co.uk/blogs/cars/bm ... mber-2003/

There's another like it in Penal, below the house of a Bicycle repairman.

my bad..dunno why i thought it was a mini estate/wagon

those minis/1100/1300 all look the same from far jk

[j.o.e]

http://www.trinidadexpress.com/featured ... 94581.html

The Brij Maharaj Auto and Heritage Museum was formally opened at the family's home, Boodoosingh Street, Vistabella by Maharaj and San Fernando Mayor Kazim Hosein.
Brij Maharaj can boast of having the oldest working car in the country-a 1917 Ford Model T as well as other rare vehicles including a Chevrolet Phaeton, one of the only four in the world.
His museum now becomes the third automotive museum in the Caribbean with the others in Cuba and Barbados.
Historian/writer Angelo Bissessarsingh, who collaborated with Maharaj on the museum, said: " What makes this museum different from all the others is that each car tells a story and this one has all cars historically significant to Trinidad and Tobago. All of these cars are 100 per cent authentic. There is only one car not 100 per cent authentic and he (Maharaj) choose to make it that way."
When asked what was the value of the 18 cars, the Maharaj family responded "priceless."
They said: "You can't put a dollar value on it because of the historical value."
Bissessarsingh, a adviser adn tree to the museum, described Brij Maharaj not just as a car collector, but a restorer, historian and preserver who spent the last 40 years of his life collecting and restoring the vehicles.
Brij Maharaj, now 60 , was praised by Bissessarsingh for his "labour of love" and contribution to the country's heritage saying it was quickly diminishing.
He said support should be given to the museum since Trinidad and Tobago has a love affair with cars and " we are a rims and tyre and paint culture."
Apart from the cars, the museums also showcases motorbikes, bicycles and other intrinsic items such as posters and memorabilia.
Some of the cars featured are a Ford Model A (1930), Oakland (1928), Plymouth Cranbrook ( 1954) and Chevrolet (1934) to name a few.
Wesley Deosaran , one of the curators, said parts for restoration were bought from all over the world either on-line or on personal travels.
Persons wanted to visit the museum will have to make appointments. A contact number is expected to be established soon.

click link for pics..there is a gallery

[MG Man]

so fellas....question: you have a friend with a shed full of amazing classics, most not running, but your friend loves them all etc etc, not selling......his son who shares his passion tragically dies far too young..............a 'respected' automotive enthusiast calls you up a week after the funeral and says 'so hear nah, like de ole man takin it real hard...yuh tink he go sell now if ah start checkin him?'
What would you say to such a person?

[cinco]

Fukkoffanddie
Let d man settle heself and then see if u can approach him maybe a year down the road or so

[MG Man]

http://www.trinidadexpress.com/featured-news/Auto-Museum-unveiled-270894581.html

The Brij Maharaj Auto and Heritage Museum was formally opened at the family's home, Boodoosingh Street, Vistabella by Maharaj and San Fernando Mayor Kazim Hosein.
Brij Maharaj can boast of having the oldest working car in the country-a 1917 Ford Model T as well as other rare vehicles including a Chevrolet Phaeton, one of the only four in the world.
His museum now becomes the third automotive museum in the Caribbean with the others in Cuba and Barbados.
Historian/writer Angelo Bissessarsingh, who collaborated with Maharaj on the museum, said: " What makes this museum different from all the others is that each car tells a story and this one has all cars historically significant to Trinidad and Tobago. All of these cars are 100 per cent authentic.
Clearly he has not been to Mallilieu in Barbados :-/
There is only one car not 100 per cent authentic and he (Maharaj) choose to make it that way."
When asked what was the value of the 18 cars, the Maharaj family responded "priceless."
They said: "You can't put a dollar value on it because of the historical value."
Bissessarsingh, a adviser adn tree to the museum, described Brij Maharaj not just as a car collector, but a restorer, historian and preserver who spent the last 40 years of his life collecting and restoring the vehicles.
Brij Maharaj, now 60 , was praised by Bissessarsingh for his "labour of love" and contribution to the country's heritage saying it was quickly diminishing.
He said support should be given to the museum since Trinidad and Tobago has a love affair with cars and " we are a rims and tyre and paint culture."
Apart from the cars, the museums also showcases motorbikes, bicycles and other intrinsic items such as posters and memorabilia.
Some of the cars featured are a Ford Model A (1930), Oakland (1928), Plymouth Cranbrook ( 1954) and Chevrolet (1934) to name a few.
Wesley Deosaran , one of the curators, said parts for restoration were bought from all over the world either on-line or on personal travels.
Persons wanted to visit the museum will have to make appointments. A contact number is expected to be established soon.

click link for pics..there is a gallery

[WestIndian424]

not sure if repost but id like to know what year/make of truck is this...would make a nice project

[MG Man]

Army truck?
Cya sell

[Coke_AA]

Anyone got or know where i could find a Mini for around 10 - 12 thousand, to start something!?!?

[WestIndian424]

Anyone got or know where i could find a Mini for around 10 - 12 thousand, to start something!?!?

check the mini club people...they should be able to point you in the direction of one

[WestIndian424]

http://www.trinicarsforsale.com/cmsAdmi ... _14799.jpg

Fairlane Convertible

[MG Man]

nice
mussy calling a pretty penny for it

[Monk BANzai]

anyone has any info on this car? couldnt get near to it to hear its sound...but when the driver decided to give fyahs....much was ge'ed....

[Kinday]

That car giveth the fyaz for many moons now...lol

[Monk BANzai]

^^^ lol i sense you knoweth of such fyahz....details?

[Ronaldo95163]

it have ah kinda essar 20 look

I could be wrong

[zeeshan66]

[shogun]

^Nice.










Make: Ford

Model: Fairlane Convertible

Year: 1956

Colour: Red

Engine Size: V8 351

Mileage:

Transmission: Automatic

Asking Price: $60,000

[WestIndian424]

my favourite Z car .... 300zx z31...looks like a 87 model...LHD though

[MG Man]

daiz your favourite Z car jed?

[moti]

Coming from an MG Man, it's hilarious.

[cinco]

Coming from an MG Man, it's hilarious.

In the valley of the blind the one eyed man is king

[Dragist]

Cool car but give me a 240 Or a 260 Z anytime .

[WestIndian424]

Cool car but give me a 240 Or a 260 Z anytime .

240z is a nice car but how many are there locally? never seen a 260 here...as for 280zx, I dont know if an original one still exists...kinda things trinis do to good original cars...recently saw one with a diesel engine

[WestIndian424]

oldsmobile

http://www.trinicarsforsale.com/cmsAdmin/uploads/03_15730.jpg

[MG Man]

Cool car but give me a 240 Or a 260 Z anytime .

240z is a nice car but how many are there locally? never seen a 260 here...as for 280zx, I dont know if an original one still exists...kinda things trinis do to good original cars...recently saw one with a diesel engine

saw a 260Z for sale in Grande back in 2002...guy wanted 14k back then...my mechanic is building a 280ZX...e bought three cars and selected the best chassis...new panels,, plus he bought an english wheel and joddler to make panels...when he's done, it'll be rust free and solid

[Bezman]

Papa bois been restoring this 240