{"id":27003,"date":"2023-11-21T23:45:07","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T23:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/vintage-car-defies-time-with-durability-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2023-11-21T23:45:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T23:45:07","slug":"vintage-car-defies-time-with-durability-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/vintage-car-defies-time-with-durability-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Vintage car defies time with durability | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nRAWALPINDI:
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A 1933 model Morris Major car that has been owned by a Rawalpindi family for three generations is not only an attraction at various vintage car exhibitions but also fulfils the family\u2019s daily travel needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Its owner Shabbir Hussain told The Express Tribune that the car remains in pristine shape, with its original colour and interior intact. Hussain, who is a mechanic himself, said that the car was acquired by his family in 1940.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt has never had any mechanical issue in the 80+ years that the car has been in our family,\u201d says Hussain. It helps that he is a car mechanic himself with his workshop at Gawalmandi.<\/span><\/p>\n

The car\u2019s exterior and interior have not been changed with the vehicle exuding a vintage air.<\/span><\/p>\n

The car has five doors and can comfortably seat five people and is a hatchback. Its rims are in spoke style as was the trend in those times. The vehicle came with a spare tyre that could either be mounted on the side or at the back.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hussain said the speedometer in the vehicle was original and still running without any problems.<\/span><\/p>\n

The doors and the car\u2019s interior are made of precious wood which has stood the test of time despite the passage of 90 years.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cEven the engine is in mint condition,\u201d insisted Hussain who uses the car for his daily chores as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is different from other cars as it does not have a clutch. It is built in such a way that the vehicle is drive with the help of levers, he added.<\/span><\/p>\n

So far only the tyres of this vehicle have been changed, he said. As it is a very old vehicle, it is very difficult to get the tyres of this vehicle from the market, he continued.<\/span><\/p>\n

He pointed out that other vintage vehicles owned by car enthusiasts had undergone multiple modifications.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hussain added that the engine ran on petrol and had an impressive fuel economy. \u201cFive members of my family can travel in style and comfort.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhat sets our vehicle apart is that it remains in its original state. It has never gone to any mechanic\u2019s workshop. I fix it myself if it is slightly damaged,\u201d he added.<\/span><\/p>\n

The vintage vehicle remains a popular attraction whenever Hussain takes it out for a spin. \u201cPeople ask me to stop so they can take selfies and make videos to post on social media,\u201d says Hussain. \u201cIt is the same at exhibitions that bring together vintage car enthusiasts.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

A lot of questions are about whether I would like to sell the car, he continues before answering his question. \u201cI have never thought of selling it as this car is part of our family and for us it is priceless.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Published in The Express Tribune, November 21st<\/sup>, 2023.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n