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Ford GPA-Souleep Car: Cars running on roads and water were used in the Second World War. This unique car of Ford GPA-Souleep model is today in Vadodara, Gujarat. The Gabbalwala family of Vadodara owns this car, which they…read more
Vadodara: In today’s market where cars equipped with expensive and state-of-the-art technology run. At the same time, the attraction of antique cars has also not diminished. Many antique cars are seen in cities like Vadodara, Rajkot, Jamnagar and Surat of Gujarat, which are worth crores. The Gabbalwala family of Vadodara has such an antique car, which is in the headlines these days. This family had bought this car from Pune auction in 1949 for only Rs 12 thousand. Now it is being offered to buy for Rs 1 crore.
Ford GPA-Seep car used in World War II
Let us tell you that during the Second World War, the American Army used the Ford GPA-Soulep model car, which could run on both water and road. This car is one of the very few remaining cars in the world, which is now in the possession of the Gabbalwala family of Vadodara. Late this car. Hasanbhai Gabbalwala bought it from the Pune auction in 1949 and since then people have started knowing the Gabbalwala family as Navdiwala.
1 crore offer and family memories
Even today this car runs on the roads in its original form. The Gabbalwala family has maintained it well and many spare parts have been imported from abroad. Self. Hasanbhai’s son Mustufabhai told that he had received an offer of Rs 1 crore for this car from Kerala, but since this car is a memento of his father, he has kept it safely.
Interesting connection of Gaikwadi Police
Mustufabhai Gabbalwala said, “My father used to run a garage during the British era. After independence, when Gaikwadi police used to come for investigation, they used this car.” Even today this antique car runs on the roads of Vadodara and people are surprised to see it.
January 13, 2025, 14:06 IST
This car runs in water, people are ready to pay Rs 1 crore for a car worth Rs 12 thousand
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