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35-618: The Riverside Palace is located in Gondal, India . The Riverside Palace, which is 1.26 kilometres (0.78 mi) away from the Naulakha Palace , was built in 1875 by Bhagwat Sinhji for his son, Yuvraj Bhaijraji, the then crown prince. This palace has artifacts collected by the royal family, pictures, and trophies of heads of stuffed animals fixed on walls. The Riverside and the Orchard Palace are currently run as hotels. The living room here has

70-566: A 50/50 matching fund to states for road building and resulted in the creation of new and improved roads. During this period as well as the car adapting to society, there were better roads, and society began to adapt to the car. Dwight D. Eisenhower participated in the highly publicized Transcontinental Motor Convoy in 1919 and after becoming President the experience influenced the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 that included 41,000 miles of highways. The end of World War I brought about

105-575: A Hindu Rajput dynasty of the Jadeja . Gondal is mentioned in texts like Ain-i-Akbari (written in the reign of Akbar ) and Mirat-i-Ahmadi as a Vaghela state in Sorath ( Saurashtra ). The Gondal State in Kathiawar Agency was founded in 1634 by Kumbhojī I from the Jadeja dynasty, who received Ardoi and other villages from his father Merāmanjī. Kumbhoki's fourth descendant, Kumbhoji IV , increased

140-688: A common foot pedal was introduced, as was the use of hydraulically actuated brakes. Towards the end of the vintage era, the system of octane rating of fuel was introduced, allowing comparison between fuels. In 1923 the gasoline additive tetraethyl lead made its debut at the Indy 500 that resulted in a boost in octane from the 1950s to the 1980s In the United States drive-in restaurants were introduced as well as suburban shopping centers and motels . Alfred P. Sloan and Harley Earl of General Motors, and Walter P. Chrysler capitalized on advertising

175-507: A living room furnished in typical colonial style with chandelier, antique wooden furniture and sofas, and an "Indian room" decorated with beadwork , brassware and paintings. The palace has now become a heritage hotel. The Huzoor Palace is the current royal residence. One wing of this palace, called the Orchard palace, is open to the public. It was built as an annex of the Huzoor Palace in

210-494: A more stable price. Collecting as an investment requires expertise beyond enthusiast collecting and the standard of quality is far higher as well as a need for investment protection such as storage and maintenance. A short-term investment collector must be able to find a vehicle that has market value that is expected to rise in the foreseeable near future. A long-term investment collector would be less interested in any short-term value seeking to capitalize on an expected value rise over

245-413: A period of years and a vehicle must have certain intrinsic values that are common to other investors or collectors of both short and long term. Cars that were made in small numbers or often have a higher value but can be more difficult to maintain. Certain year and model cars became popular to turn into hot rods thus destroying their original condition. Other models were produced in such quantities that

280-495: A sitting room with a collection of miniature paintings , brass, and furniture. One of the highlights of the palace is the Rail Saloon of the royal family of Gondal which has been converted into a suite with a drawing room, dining room and bedroom. The royal garages have an extensive collection of vintage and classic cars . The rulers of Gondal were Thakurs of the Jadeja dynasty who had the right to an 11- gun salute . They bore

315-454: A unique spiral staircase. The large chandelier-lit durbar (court) contains stuffed panthers , gilt wooden furniture, and antique mirrors. The Private Palace Museum has a display of silver caskets which were used to carry messages and gifts for Maharajah Bhagvatsinhji during his silver jubilee as ruler of Gondal. The Riverside Palace was built in 1875 by Maharajah Bhagwat Sinhji for his son, Yuvraj Bhojraji. It has groomed lawns and gardens,

350-493: Is a research center for folklore and Gujarati literature. Gondal is located at 21°58′N 70°48′E  /  21.97°N 70.8°E  / 21.97; 70.8 . It has an average elevation of 132 metres (433 feet). Total Population of Gondal City as per last census was 113,000 Approx. while the Average Literacy rate is 84.3% much higher than the national average of 59% . The Demographic Distribution of

385-615: Is accepted as the first spiritual successor of Swaminarayan by the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS). This temple is visited by people from all over the world. Dasi Jeevan Mandir (temple) in Ghoghavadar, 6 km (3.7 mi) from Gondal, is a site where Saint Dasi Jeevan lived. Every Gujarati New Year day, people gather to celebrate the holy saint's birthday. Anand Ashrama, located easterly to Gondal close to Ghoghavadar,

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420-500: Is important in the outskirts of Gondal despite a shortage of water. The markets for most commodities in Gondal are in two areas known as Nani Bazaar (small market) and Moti Bazaar (large market). The main business areas in Gondal include Town Hall, Gundala Street, Nani Bazaar, Moti Bazaar, Kadiyalane, Bus stand road, and Kumbharwada. Transportation from other parts of the country is primarily by road and rail. Gondal railway station , under

455-465: The Bhavnagar railway division , serves Gondal city. The main residential areas in Gondal include Bhojrajpara, G. Parekh Street,Khandheria Street, Gundala Street, Mahadevwadi, Housing Board, Station Plot, Gundala Road, Yoginagar, Kashi Vishwanath road, Kadavani Nagar, Shajanand Nagar, Khodiyar Nagar and Gokul Dham. The most upscale residential areas in Gondal are Bhojrajpara and Kailashbag, which are near to

490-722: The Chrysler Corporation was formed. With Ford out for a period, Chrysler was able to produce and market the low-priced Plymouth in 1928, and bought out the Dodge Brothers , also in 1928, resulting in "The Big Three" in the United States. There were other automakers that made it past the 1920-1921 depression only to fail during the Great Depression . During the Great Depression, in Britain many small companies started in

525-498: The Essex in 1919 that, by 1925, had propelled the company to third in total sales behind Ford and Chevrolet. Ford was in the process of building a new plant, buying back stock, and began an 18-month process of tooling-up to replace the Model T with the Model A in 1927. In 1921 Maxwell failed and Walter P. Chrysler , formerly of General Motors, was brought in to reorganize it and, in 1925,

560-435: The " Depression of 1920–1921 " with an inflation rate of over 20 percent, a 7 percent Federal Bank discount loan rate, and an 11.7 percent unemployment rate, that resulted in many companies going bankrupt and the automotive industry was decimated. From 1919 to 1929, many dramatic changes took place. General Motors went into a financial crisis that lasted until after Alfred Sloan became president in 1923. Hudson produced

595-408: The 1920s and 1930s respectively. For the average person car collecting is a hobby. A person can have a fascination with a certain vehicle, make or a history with one so seeks a particular make or model. Finding such a car at an affordable price is not always hard but the price will depend on the condition or the desired end result. Usually the less work required on a vehicle equates to a higher price,

630-509: The Gondal city as per 2011 census is as mentioned below : Gondal has a history of art and literature. It is the birthplace of poets, singers and artists like Pankaj Udhas , Manhar Udhas , Nirmal Udhas , Dhumketu , Makarand Dave , Jay Vasavada . Janmashtami is a major and important festival and usually a week-long holiday. The 'Janmashtami Lok Mela' is organized for five to seven days at Sangramsinhji highschool ground (college chowk) to celebrate Janmashtami. The largest factors in

665-537: The Victory Cinema. In 1947, many people who spoke Memoni migrated to Pakistan. Vintage car The vintage era in the automotive world was a time of transition. The car started off in 1919 as still something of a rarity, and ended up, in 1930, well on the way towards ubiquity. In fact, automobile production at the end of this period was not matched again until the 1950s. In the intervening years, most industrialized countries built nationwide road systems with

700-487: The automobile's role in the life of the consumer for more than just the utilitarian value compared with the horse. The stock market crash of 1929 started the layoff of automotive workers and many new companies went bankrupt but over two million cars were still produced in 1929 and 1930. The Federal Aid Road Act of 1916 was the first federal highway act. War and lack of funding hampered any positive results of this act. The Federal Aid Highway Act of 1921 (Phipps Act) started

735-517: The bus station and the main market. Gardens and parks include Tulsi Baugh and Ashapura Gardens. The schools in Gondal include St. Mary's School, Vidhya mandir, Patel Boarding, Akshar Purshotam Swami Narayan High School, and Highway Gurukul. Monghiba High school is one of the oldest girls' schools in the region. Other landmarks in Gondal are the Center Theater, the Roma Theater, College Chowk, and

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770-519: The claim value of the vehicle after a "total loss" or vehicle theft occurs. To collectors and investors, a vehicle's condition rating is important, and in the United States there are two systems, the category and the points system. The category system has six categories used to rate the condition of a vehicle. The points system assigns points from 40 to 100 that correspond with the category system and below 40 there are three for other conditions. Both systems are listed together for ease of comparison: If

805-675: The economy of Gondal are oil mills and marketing yards. Gondal is the largest producer of ground nut oil in Gujarat, with 300–500 oil mills. The marketing yard is one of the biggest in the Kathiawar region and the second largest in Gujarat, after Unjha . Gondal is growing in the cotton trade with the development of many ginning and pressing industries. In addition, there are two Ayurvedic (alternative) medicine manufacturers in Gondal that export overseas , as well as businesses involved in jewelry design, timber trading, and hardware manufacturing. Farming

840-624: The elegance of colonial architecture and has rich antique furniture. An exclusive Indian wing of this palace has beautiful brass ware and miniature paintings. Gondal, India Gondal is a city of about 115,000 residents and a municipality of about 175,000 in the Rajkot district of the Indian state of Gujarat . Gondal Village was one of the eight first-class princely states of Kathiawar Agency , Bombay Presidency in British India . Ruled by

875-533: The few temples in India dedicated to this Goddess), Ashapura Mata, Sureshwar Mahadev, Dhareshwar Mahadev, Kashi Vishwanath Mahadev and the massive Ambey Dham (Ramanath) Temple. There is also another Pushtimargiya Haveli and Swaminarayan temple in the city centre. The Akshar Deri , housed within the Akshar Mandir, is the samadhi sthan (memorial site) of Gunatitanand Swami , who was a paramhansa of Swaminarayan , and

910-451: The late 19th century to host guests of the Maharajas. The property gets its name from the fruit orchards , lawns and gardens that surround the palace. Orchard Palace was converted into a seven-room heritage hotel decorated with 1930s–1940s art deco furniture, antiques and handicrafts. The garden contains many types of birds, including a large population of peacocks. The Room of Miniatures is

945-411: The more work required means a cheaper initial cost, but often more in the long run, and a person's level of restoration experience plays an important part. Comedian and avid car collector Jay Leno stated, "Any car can be a collector car, if you collect it." Car collecting as an investment can be rewarding but most serious investment collectors seek rare or exotic cars and original unmodified cars hold

980-469: The post World War I boom failed or merged leaving six major manufacturers : Morris , Austin , Standard , Singer , Ford of Britain , and General Motors Vauxhall . A similar boom-and-bust cycle was seen in mainland Europe . Antique automobiles and early to middle era classic cars do not have the safety features that are standard on modern cars. The most rudimentary of safety features, front wheel brakes and hydraulic brakes , began appearing on cars in

1015-486: The price is still not inflated. Market trend is an important part in the price of a vintage car. An "almost" original and in perfect shape model A that was abundantly produced can be purchased for $ 20,000.00. A collector as an investor would have to know the potential market and have a belief that the future market will bring a return on an investment. Determining the value of a vintage car can be difficult, as there are many different factors that can potentially influence

1050-450: The price. The age, condition, rarity, modifications, vehicle history and mileage can all drastically change a car's value, among other observable factors such as body type, drivetrain and engine capacity. In recent years, services have begun providing classic and vintage car valuation data to the public, by establishing baseline prices for vehicles in various conditions and publishing marketing trends and forecasts collectors can use to monitor

1085-408: The result that, towards the end of the period, the ability to negotiate unpaved roads was no longer a prime consideration of automotive design. Cars became much more practical, convenient and comfortable during this period. Car heating was introduced (progressing from hot bricks via double-skinned exhaust manifolds to the heater radiator matrix ), as was the in-car radio . Four-wheel braking from

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1120-412: The size of the state by acquiring parganas such as Dhoraji, Upleta, and Sarai. Sir Bhagwant Singhji , who reigned from 1888 until his death in 1944, was noted for tax reforms, compulsory education for women, and also for stopping the practice of purdah (female seclusion) at a time when the royal households of India were known for this tradition. In 1901, Gondal city had a population of 19,592, and

1155-463: The state of the market. As a result of the variability in car values, most insurers offer Agreed Value insurance coverage for classic cars. Agreed Value coverage involves both the owner and insurance company agreeing on the car's value and insuring it for the agreed amount. This differs from the Actual Cash Value claim settlement method used in traditional auto insurance policies, which determines

1190-477: The title 'Thakur Sahib' from 1866 onwards. (from 15 February 1887, Sir Bhagwatsimhji Sagramsimhji ) (personal style Maharaja from 1 January 1888) (personal style Maharaja) The people of the Gondal, as in most of the other parts of Saurashtra , are considered highly spiritual. The temples in Gondal include Akshar Mandir and Deri (BAPS Swaminarayan), Shri Trikamrayji Haveli, Shri Madanmohanji ni haveli (Moti Haveli), Shri Ramji Mandir, Bhuvneshwari Mandir (one of

1225-484: Was a stop on the branch line between Rajkot and Jetalsar on the Viramgam–Rajkot and Rajkot–Somnath lines. The ancestors of Muhammad Ali Jinnah , founder of Pakistan, belong to Paneli village in Gondal state. The Naulakha Palace is the oldest extant palace in Gondal, dating back to the 17th century. It has stone carvings with jharokhas (enclosed balconies), a pillared courtyard, delicately carved arches, and

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