My encounter with Pontons and a Beetle - Team-BHP

Cyrus43 · 10th May 2008, 04:56

Here's the scenario. I am riding down Reay Road on a friends scooter. We are heading to the Ferrari Discover India closing event.

I am merilly pottering around at 50 kmoh zipping througn traffic etc. etc. One of my eyes are on the garages on the left as a few months ago i had seen a few vintage cars and jeeps there.

Suddenly i spot a solitary ponton on the Side of the Road. Hit the brakes HARD. Stop just in time. My friend knows i have seen a car..(she understands the madness now). And i take my helmet off and say to her,"Look at that Ponton" She looks back blankly and tells me, "Cy, i dont have a clue what you are talking about." So in normal human words i say," Look at that OLD CAR". So she goes Ahh..Thats it..(Statuary Warning:Women and classic cars dont mix)

Anyways, I go to the Shed/Garage that these pontons, Not one but two are standing and then a little further, I spot a Beetle Convertible. I know that this is a big catch and hurriedly ask the guy there if i can take pictures. He gives me his permission and i snap away to glory. I wander around the garage for a few minuites and notice that this fellow has ALOT of old junk lying around. Anyways Enough talking...Look at the few pictures i Took.

P.S.-These cars are not for sale.

V-16 · 10th May 2008, 05:27

Ah there u go again detective. These cars are owned by a dear friend and collector. He has a host of cars and most of them are in great shape.

JayD · 10th May 2008, 11:09

Hey! Great find cyrus! I guess this adds one more convertble bug to the list. OR was it included when Dr karl took a census??

Stanher · 10th May 2008, 11:44

Nice pics. Cy!
That beetle conv. looks like an early ('50s) model?

Cyrus43 · 10th May 2008, 14:20

@Gogi, Does he also own a Willys, probably a low bonnet and a Austin or something that looks similar?

V-16 · 10th May 2008, 15:06

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Originally Posted by GTA

@Gogi, Does he also own a Willys, probably a low bonnet and a Austin or something that looks similar?

Yes Cyrus, he does. And a lot of other goodies too. He is a regular now since the last few years of the VCCCi rally. Had to convince him to get his cars out.

karlosdeville · 13th May 2008, 11:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayD

Hey! Great find cyrus! I guess this adds one more convertble bug to the list. OR was it included when Dr karl took a census??

Hehe, nope I dont recognise this one at the moment. One more to the list

Cyrus43 · 13th May 2008, 12:16

So What is the final count of Beetle Cabrios at the moment??

71Convertible · 13th May 2008, 12:17

Which thread had the vert pics? I looked briefly but did not find it.

karlosdeville · 13th May 2008, 12:27

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Originally Posted by 71Convertible

Which thread had the vert pics? I looked briefly but did not find it.

Here it is.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/767346-post15.html (My BEETLE TO Fire Today...FINALLY)

Cyrus43 · 13th May 2008, 12:32

What about Speedy's car? The blue one if i remember correctly. And the Orange and Black one in Pune??

karlosdeville · 13th May 2008, 14:39

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Originally Posted by gta

What about Speedy's car? The blue one if i remember correctly. And the Orange and Black one in Pune??

What about them? They arent cabrios.

karlosdeville · 13th May 2008, 19:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Hehe, nope I dont recognise this one at the moment. One more to the list

My mistake, the Beetle is indeed the same yellow and white cabrio from the list earlier being restored.

v12 · 14th June 2008, 15:02

Had come across this Beetle a couple of years ago on Marine Drive. The car was very clean and very well maintained. It had a soft top. The building also had an old Merc lying unused.

karlosdeville · 14th June 2008, 15:20

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Originally Posted by v12

Had come across this Beetle a couple of years ago on Marine Drive. The car was very clean and very well maintained. It had a soft top. The building also had an old Merc lying unused.

Thats a neat looking euro spec 58-62 Bug, still in the correct colour combo (look at the wheels). A genuine RHD rag top is quite rare in India. Got any more pics?

10th May 2008, 04:56	#1 (permalink)
Cyrus43 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: BOMBAY....not mumbai!! Posts: 2,550 View My Garage	My encounter with Pontons and a Beetle Here's the scenario. I am riding down Reay Road on a friends scooter. We are heading to the Ferrari Discover India closing event. I am merilly pottering around at 50 kmoh zipping througn traffic etc. etc. One of my eyes are on the garages on the left as a few months ago i had seen a few vintage cars and jeeps there. Suddenly i spot a solitary ponton on the Side of the Road. Hit the brakes HARD. Stop just in time. My friend knows i have seen a car..(she understands the madness now). And i take my helmet off and say to her,"Look at that Ponton" She looks back blankly and tells me, "Cy, i dont have a clue what you are talking about." So in normal human words i say," Look at that OLD CAR". So she goes Ahh..Thats it..(Statuary Warning:Women and classic cars dont mix) Anyways, I go to the Shed/Garage that these pontons, Not one but two are standing and then a little further, I spot a Beetle Convertible. I know that this is a big catch and hurriedly ask the guy there if i can take pictures. He gives me his permission and i snap away to glory. I wander around the garage for a few minuites and notice that this fellow has ALOT of old junk lying around. Anyways Enough talking...Look at the few pictures i Took. P.S.-These cars are not for sale. Attached Images __________________ hungry BHPian

10th May 2008, 05:27	#2 (permalink)
V-16 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,768 View My Garage	Ah there u go again detective. These cars are owned by a dear friend and collector. He has a host of cars and most of them are in great shape. __________________ Dear God, Why Is Life So Unfair??!!!!

10th May 2008, 14:20	#5 (permalink)
Cyrus43 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: BOMBAY....not mumbai!! Posts: 2,550 View My Garage	@Gogi, Does he also own a Willys, probably a low bonnet and a Austin or something that looks similar? __________________ hungry BHPian

13th May 2008, 12:16	#8 (permalink)
Cyrus43 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: BOMBAY....not mumbai!! Posts: 2,550 View My Garage	So What is the final count of Beetle Cabrios at the moment?? __________________ hungry BHPian

13th May 2008, 12:32	#11 (permalink)
Cyrus43 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: BOMBAY....not mumbai!! Posts: 2,550 View My Garage	What about Speedy's car? The blue one if i remember correctly. And the Orange and Black one in Pune?? __________________ hungry BHPian

10th May 2008, 11:09	#3 (permalink)
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin Posts: 1,673 View My Garage	Hey! Great find cyrus! I guess this adds one more convertble bug to the list. OR was it included when Dr karl took a census??

10th May 2008, 11:44	#4 (permalink)
Stanher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 1,632 View My Garage	Nice pics. Cy! That beetle conv. looks like an early ('50s) model?

13th May 2008, 12:17	#9 (permalink)
71Convertible BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 125	Which thread had the vert pics? I looked briefly but did not find it.

14th June 2008, 15:02	#14 (permalink)
v12 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,982 View My Garage	Had come across this Beetle a couple of years ago on Marine Drive. The car was very clean and very well maintained. It had a soft top. The building also had an old Merc lying unused. Attached Images __________________ Enfield Cafe Racer completed. Yamaha Cafe Racer started.

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