Classic Volkswagens in India

nitinbose · 31st December 2013, 10:09

Reminds me of our first car! Ours was identical to the VW beetle in red/white. It was quite economical to run this car during those days, (1980-1988). There were quite a lot of issues with the engine, certain cylinders may not fire, loud noise etc. My father finally decided to keep a spare engine. If the car develops trouble to such an extent it does not run at all, we would swap the engine. The faulty engine would repaired by my father at leisure. We would procure spares from the local spare parts shops or "total-loss" garages.

After a few years, the car was beyond repairs so we disposed it off and settled for a Datsun 120Y.

v12 · 21st January 2014, 03:18

Spotted this LHD 1967 1600cc Beetle in Andheri today.

Rosso Corsa · 1st March 2014, 22:24

Looks like a new addition to Bulldogji's collection

Pics courtesy - Karl Kolah

//M · 1st March 2014, 23:13

A few VW Beetle's I spotted in Panjim, Goa few years back.

karlosdeville · 2nd March 2014, 17:12

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Originally Posted by Rosso Corsa

Looks like a new addition to Bulldogji's collection

Pics courtesy - Karl Kolah

That pretty bug belongs to someone else. Though our dear bulldogji has mentioned to me in the past how a Beetle always eluded him. But I think its ok, he has better cars.

//M · 6th March 2014, 20:45

Saw this lovely VW Microbus at the Worli Seaface, Mumbai sometime back.

FINTAIL · 6th March 2014, 21:50

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Originally Posted by //M

Saw this lovely VW Microbus at the Worli Seaface, Mumbai sometime back.

That is owned by Team-BHPian, RandomUserName if I am not wrong. Recently did the Mahabaleshwar run. In tip-top condition, might I add?

Cheers!

vinay kamath · 21st March 2014, 05:57

a white bug at a recent car rally at Bangalore

karlosdeville · 24th March 2014, 19:06

Yesterday the Beetle boys in Bombay got together for a lazy morning drive and breakfast, with copious amounts of Beetle banter. Models ranged from a 57 to a 66. What better way to start a Sunday.

PAVAN KADAM · 31st March 2014, 21:18

Any clue about this VERRRRY Original 1969 Beetle ? Sent by my friend from KL.

ajay99 · 2nd April 2014, 20:46

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Any clue about this VERRRRY Original 1969 Beetle ? Sent by my friend from KL.

This is a beetle from Central Travancore which has been a non runner due to a very bizarre cause

for more than 2 decades. It is an US spec beetle(Note the tail lamps) and an LHDone.It has good originality because the owner has not allowed anyone to tamper with it.

67Bug · 3rd April 2014, 10:27

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Originally Posted by ajay99

This is a beetle from Central Travancore which has been a non runner due to a very bizarre cause

for more than 2 decades. It is an US spec beetle(Note the tail lamps) and an LHDone.It has good originality because the owner has not allowed anyone to tamper with it.

And what is the cause if one may ask?

JayD · 3rd April 2014, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajay99

This is a beetle from Central Travancore which has been a non runner due to a very bizarre cause

for more than 2 decades. It is an US spec beetle(Note the tail lamps) and an LHDone.It has good originality because the owner has not allowed anyone to tamper with it.

Is this the same car that is walled up?

ajay99 · 3rd April 2014, 18:33

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Originally Posted by JayD

Is this the same car that is walled up?

Hope this answers 67bug's Query..

Drkannant · 3rd April 2014, 22:29

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Originally Posted by ajay99

Hope this answers 67bug's Query..

hey guys

come - on, stop this suspense

Tell us what do you mean by " walled up "

31st December 2013, 10:09	#1096
nitinbose Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Goa Posts: 1,011 Thanked: 719 Times	Re: Classic Volkswagens in India Reminds me of our first car! Ours was identical to the VW beetle in red/white. It was quite economical to run this car during those days, (1980-1988). There were quite a lot of issues with the engine, certain cylinders may not fire, loud noise etc. My father finally decided to keep a spare engine. If the car develops trouble to such an extent it does not run at all, we would swap the engine. The faulty engine would repaired by my father at leisure. We would procure spares from the local spare parts shops or "total-loss" garages. After a few years, the car was beyond repairs so we disposed it off and settled for a Datsun 120Y.
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21st January 2014, 03:18	#1097
v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,743 Thanked: 7,251 Times View My Garage	Re: Classic Volkswagens in India Spotted this LHD 1967 1600cc Beetle in Andheri today. Attached Thumbnails
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1st March 2014, 22:24	#1098
Rosso Corsa BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: BOM - ATL Posts: 553 Thanked: 563 Times	Looks like a new addition to Bulldogji's collection Pics courtesy - Karl Kolah Attached Thumbnails
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1st March 2014, 23:13	#1099
//M Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 6,297 Thanked: 23,589 Times	Re: Pics: Vintage & Classic cars in India A few VW Beetle's I spotted in Panjim, Goa few years back. Attached Thumbnails
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6th March 2014, 20:45	#1101
//M Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 6,297 Thanked: 23,589 Times	Re: Classic Volkswagens in India Saw this lovely VW Microbus at the Worli Seaface, Mumbai sometime back. Attached Thumbnails
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21st March 2014, 05:57	#1103
vinay kamath Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MUMBAIBANGALORE Posts: 1,358 Thanked: 1,884 Times	Re: Classic Volkswagens in India a white bug at a recent car rally at Bangalore Attached Thumbnails
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24th March 2014, 19:06	#1104
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 12,029 Thanked: 18,461 Times View My Garage	Re: Classic Volkswagens in India Yesterday the Beetle boys in Bombay got together for a lazy morning drive and breakfast, with copious amounts of Beetle banter. Models ranged from a 57 to a 66. What better way to start a Sunday.
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31st March 2014, 21:18	#1105
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,552 Times	Re: Classic Volkswagens in India Any clue about this VERRRRY Original 1969 Beetle ? Sent by my friend from KL. Attached Thumbnails
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