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A 1958 Mercedes Benz 180A photographed by Sarkar at a friend's house in Kolkata
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Deepanjan Sarkar specialises in vintage car photography, including this 1948 MG TC clicked in front of Calcutta High Court. All photos: Deepanjan Sarkar / @deesacar
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A 1972 Premier President in an old neighbourhood in South Kolkata
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A 1958 Ambassador Mark 1 shot against an old warehouse
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A Contessa Classic photographed at a shipping container yard
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A 1951 Morris Minor parked at Calcutta Maidan
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A 1958 Mercedes-Benz 180A on the lawns of the Calcutta Club
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A 1958 Mercedes Benz 180A photographed by Sarkar at a friend's house in Kolkata
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Deepanjan Sarkar specialises in vintage car photography, including this 1948 MG TC clicked in front of Calcutta High Court. All photos: Deepanjan Sarkar / @deesacar
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A 1972 Premier President in an old neighbourhood in South Kolkata
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A 1958 Ambassador Mark 1 shot against an old warehouse
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A Contessa Classic photographed at a shipping container yard
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A 1951 Morris Minor parked at Calcutta Maidan
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A 1958 Mercedes-Benz 180A on the lawns of the Calcutta Club
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A 1958 Mercedes Benz 180A photographed by Sarkar at a friend's house in Kolkata
Indian photographer documenting vintage cars as market for old motors revs up
Deepanjan Sarkar shares his passion with a niche but knowledgeable crowd
Kalpana Sunder
14 December, 2023
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