Model A found in Afghanistan !!

[Brad in Germany]

Just thought that I'd share these photos of a Model A in Afghanistan which apparently one time belonged to King Amanullah (ruler from 1919-1929). Several years ago the Taliban tried to take it to Pakistan to sell it, but it was stopped at the border and returned to the National Museum in Kabul where it is currently located:

Dec 2001

As it looks today:

Brad in Maryland

 

[SeaSlugs]

Re: Model A in Afghanistan !!

very cool, looks funny with the motorcycle tires on the rims

 

[JJCunningham]

Re: Model A in Afghanistan !!

THAT is very cool! Way to track it down!

 

[Brian in Wheeling]

Re: Model A in Afghanistan !!

probably not rusted!
Brian

 

[duke36]

Re: Model A in Afghanistan !!

I wonder if that's a Hispano Suisa in the last photo background ???

 

[Brad in Germany]

Re: Model A in Afghanistan !!

I wonder if that's a Hispano Suisa in the last photo background ???

Nope not a Hispano but rather a 1926 Rolls Royce Phantom 1 by Barker 60YC.

Brad in Maryland

 

[JDupuis]

Re: Model A in Afghanistan !!

Thanks for sharing! . Jeff

 

[old31]

Wow, that is the exact same hat and jacket I wear when I work on my car.

 

[old31]

Wow, that is the exact same hat and jacket I wear when I work on my car.