Classic Volkswagens in India

Stanher · 23rd November 2014, 22:23

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Originally Posted by kasli

And. Behind that is a Herald . Just CH plates ?

A 'choptop' as well!

Yes, Chandigarh initially did have only CH series plates, being a UT I guess.

Here's another car with CH plates-a Premier President (which incidentally was for sale on tbhp classifieds some time ago) :

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FINTAIL · 17th January 2015, 00:51

Happened to see this VW Golf MK-I (or is it a II?) in Bangalore East, near Jeevan Bhima Nagar Main Road, in May '14.

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The registration is Bangalore, circa 1984-85.

KPS · 17th January 2015, 08:15

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Dee_aRe_Cee · 24th January 2015, 12:02

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Originally Posted by FINTAIL

Happened to see this VW Golf MK-I (or is it a II?) in Bangalore East, near Jeevan Bhima Nagar Main Road, in May '14.

The registration is Bangalore, circa 1984-85

its an mk1,(not sure if it's the same car) it was for sale last year, bought my mk2 jetta from the guy and he had this mk1 rabbit for sale. body looked alright but mechanically wasnt all the great and interiors were quite bad. but it's a 2dr!

Impala59 · 8th February 2015, 13:06

Saw this Type 2 recently at Parle West. I remember seeing a Beetle in a nearby building too a few years back. Maybe belonging to the same owner

PAVAN KADAM · 22nd February 2015, 19:57

Here's one MK2 Golf GTI that i restored couple of months ago.. Front grille is different as we could not source the double headlight grille.

Sports a Naturally Aspirated, 1.8 litre Petrol Engine.

Did a Complete strip down restoration including Re-moulding the interiors, Mechanicals with Free Flow Exhaust, A Custom Shade of Pearl White from Glasurit.

ajmat · 22nd February 2015, 23:23

The Golf is well restored but it aint a GTI.

The GTI badge is on the wrong side. The red surround on the Golf 2 is on the top. This was the case for the Golf 1

The steering wheel is from a stock Golf. Seats have a wider check pattern. No golf ball knob on the gear shift lever.

PAVAN KADAM · 22nd February 2015, 23:37

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Originally Posted by ajmat

The Golf is well restored but it aint a GTI.

The GTI badge is on the wrong side. The red surround on the Golf 2 is on the top. This was the case for the Golf 1

The steering wheel is from a stock Golf. Seats have a wider check pattern. No golf ball knob on the gear shift lever.

Are these the Only Criteria to ascertain a GTI ??

The Red Surrounds do come on a GTI along with Black Fibre wheel arch flares, but the flares are no more in stock, but the car fenders do have the factory punches to fit them.

The Whole steering rack and others are from another version.

The seats are Original, but re-upholstered.

ajmat · 23rd February 2015, 13:09

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Are these the Only Criteria to ascertain a GTI ??

The Red Surrounds do come on a GTI along with Black Fibre wheel arch flares, but the flares are no more in stock, but the car fenders do have the factory punches to fit them.

The Whole steering rack and others are from another version.

The seats are Original, but re-upholstered.

The GTI II got a full red surround trip, twin headlights, small chin spoiler, rear tailgate spoiler. Lower suspension, seats have a tartan trim with side bolsters to hold you in .. and of course a fuel injected 1.8 engine

PAVAN KADAM · 8th March 2015, 16:32

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Originally Posted by ajmat

The GTI II got a full red surround trip, twin headlights, small chin spoiler, rear tailgate spoiler. Lower suspension, seats have a tartan trim with side bolsters to hold you in .. and of course a fuel injected 1.8 engine

Sorry, i beg to differ, There is much more than that. Volkswagen is probably The only manufacturer to have come out with varied versions of the same model for the particular year.

ajmat · 8th March 2015, 16:45

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Sorry, i beg to differ, There is much more than that. Volkswagen is probably The only manufacturer to have come out with varied versions of the same model for the particular year.

Could you show some details on this?

//M · 11th March 2015, 23:16

Spotted this Beetle in Goa last weekend.

schakravarthy · 16th March 2015, 16:12

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schakravarthy · 24th April 2015, 15:13

Spotted at Vijaynagar, Bangalore.

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techiecal · 24th April 2015, 16:23

Nice to see so many Volkswagens on the road still. I used to have an Orange colored Volkswagen Variant Squareback in 1978 in Kolkata. I wish I could have kept it. I sold it in 1983 to a Manipuri gentleman who freaked out on the color and the beautiful condition. Wonder what happened to the car finally.

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FINTAIL Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: B'Lore :) Posts: 1,233 Thanked: 1,242 Times	Re: Classic Volkswagens in India Happened to see this VW Golf MK-I (or is it a II?) in Bangalore East, near Jeevan Bhima Nagar Main Road, in May '14. The registration is Bangalore, circa 1984-85.
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8th February 2015, 13:06	#1130
Impala59 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Mumbai Posts: 130 Thanked: 438 Times	Re: Classic Volkswagens in India Saw this Type 2 recently at Parle West. I remember seeing a Beetle in a nearby building too a few years back. Maybe belonging to the same owner Attached Thumbnails
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22nd February 2015, 19:57	#1131
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,552 Times	Re: Classic Volkswagens in India Here's one MK2 Golf GTI that i restored couple of months ago.. Front grille is different as we could not source the double headlight grille. Sports a Naturally Aspirated, 1.8 litre Petrol Engine. Did a Complete strip down restoration including Re-moulding the interiors, Mechanicals with Free Flow Exhaust, A Custom Shade of Pearl White from Glasurit. Attached Thumbnails
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22nd February 2015, 23:23	#1132
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 15,034 Thanked: 29,533 Times View My Garage	Re: Classic Volkswagens in India The Golf is well restored but it aint a GTI. The GTI badge is on the wrong side. The red surround on the Golf 2 is on the top. This was the case for the Golf 1 The steering wheel is from a stock Golf. Seats have a wider check pattern. No golf ball knob on the gear shift lever.
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11th March 2015, 23:16	#1137
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24th April 2015, 15:13	#1139
schakravarthy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: KA 09 / KA 02 Posts: 1,433 Thanked: 4,488 Times	Spotted at Vijaynagar, Bangalore.
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24th April 2015, 16:23	#1140
techiecal BHPian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kolkata Posts: 109 Thanked: 66 Times	Re: Classic Volkswagens in India Nice to see so many Volkswagens on the road still. I used to have an Orange colored Volkswagen Variant Squareback in 1978 in Kolkata. I wish I could have kept it. I sold it in 1983 to a Manipuri gentleman who freaked out on the color and the beautiful condition. Wonder what happened to the car finally.
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