86-year-old Chevrolet PNF 235 ‘Blue Beauty’– a centre of attention for all in Ferozepur
86-year-old Chevrolet PNF 235 ‘Blue Beauty’– a centre of attention for all in Ferozepur
Ferozepur, February 4, 2024: The 86-year-old Chevrolet PNF is centre of attention for all in the city. The title attributed to this 1937 model is 86-year-old ‘Blue Beauty’ and still remains a centre of attraction for on-lookers as and when it come out on the road.
Amrit Lal Monga, procured the 6-cyclinder petrol engine Chevrolet for Rs 5,200 and fetched the same from Lahore by road via Hussainiwala, the present joint check post between India and Pakistan.
Now it’s fifth generation of the family driving and riding the family asset, but the passion and love for this has increased with the passage of time instead of decreasing,” said Sunir Monga, grandson and owner of Sai Health Centre and Sai Public School.
Our ancestors bought it and now we are keeping alive the legacy and make a family tour on this ‘blue beauty’ once a week, which gives an average of 4km per litre, added Monga.
Once it has to be got repaired by visiting various junk dealers and automobiles workshops in Amritsar and Delhi for spare parts, he said.
Acquiring vintage cars has become more of a status symbol. Our family is carrying on the legacy and family tradition and it attracts all when it is out on the road,” said Mandeep, a fan of automobile.
