Enfield Fantabulus?

avi.k · 3rd October 2008, 05:47

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Originally Posted by JayD

Hey karl, Some great news. finally got some pix of what she should be!!

the pics look absolutely fantastic just like the name
looks like the front had telescopic shocks even in those days
amazing for a scooter for those days

C.S.ANANTH · 3rd October 2008, 19:32

I owned a Fantabulous while in College , way back in 1964.It was a nice, smooth, stable bike. I was told that there was a reason for the name- Someone in the sales dept said that it was FANTASTIC. Some dealers I believe said FABULOUS. Both comments joined together-FANTABULOUS

girishpv · 3rd October 2008, 20:16

This is interesting......

The Hindu : Metro Plus Chennai / Wheels : Nipped in the bud

regards

Cyrus43 · 4th October 2008, 00:59

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Originally Posted by girishpv

This is interesting......

The Hindu : Metro Plus Chennai / Wheels : Nipped in the bud

regards

My colony has one of these scooters. Green in color if i remember correctly.

girishpv · 4th October 2008, 07:55

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

My colony has one of these scooters. Green in color if i remember correctly.

Cyrus Bhai, If so, please try to post some pictures

regards

the mole · 4th October 2008, 08:00

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Originally Posted by girishpv

Cyrus Bhai, If so, please try to post some pictures

regards

and make sure its not with your night vision camera

jokes aside its possible the dadar parsi colony is like the lost world for two wheelers.

C.S.ANANTH · 4th October 2008, 16:15

These scooters were manufactured only in one shade combination. A bright blueish-green & ivory.

Cyrus43 · 4th October 2008, 18:20

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Originally Posted by C.S.ANANTH

These scooters were manufactured only in one shade combination. A bright blueish-green & ivory.

I am talking about this one.

Enfield Fantabulus?-2006030100670301.jpg

@Amol, When are you coming to see the lambys??

Stanher · 4th October 2008, 23:13

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

@Amol, When are you coming to see the lambys??

Lambys?? Do you mean these:

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/post-1...ambrettas.html

C.S.ANANTH · 12th October 2008, 18:17

Dear Cyrus,
The scooter shown in the photo is ain't a Fantabulous.

karlosdeville · 12th October 2008, 19:40

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Originally Posted by C.S.ANANTH

Dear Cyrus,
The scooter shown in the photo is ain't a Fantabulous.

True, its the Rajdoot Runabout.

directinjection · 12th October 2008, 21:37

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

True, its the Rajdoot Runabout.

Wasn't it renamed as Rajhans in late seventies?

trammway · 19th January 2009, 08:54

Some how I have missed this thread, anyway not too late. Here is a Fantabulous which was parked ever since I know my dads mechanic. We used to use it as a bench for sit and chat purpose.

The engine from this scooter was removed and fitted in a Crusader as both were sharing 175CC villiers engine. The only working part in the scooter is seat plate and few body parts. This scooter still having the original color scheme. The pictures are for your eyes:

Stanher · 19th January 2009, 09:56

Sad! I guess Karl could take it as a parts donor for his own fantabulus!

anjan_c2007 · 19th January 2009, 19:31

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Originally Posted by trammway

Some how I have missed this thread, anyway not too late. Here is a Fantabulous which was parked ever since I know my dads mechanic. We used to use it as a bench for sit and chat purpose.

The engine from this scooter was removed and fitted in a Crusader as both were sharing 175CC villiers engine. The only working part in the scooter is seat plate and few body parts. This scooter still having the original color scheme. The pictures are for your eyes:

Excellent trammway- the scooter has everything in original but has been plundered.The scooter's body was solid.They have not even spared the dash (below the handlebar) and the speedo.

3rd October 2008, 19:32	#47
C.S.ANANTH BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 379 Thanked: 73 Times	I owned a Fantabulous while in College , way back in 1964.It was a nice, smooth, stable bike. I was told that there was a reason for the name- Someone in the sales dept said that it was FANTASTIC. Some dealers I believe said FABULOUS. Both comments joined together-FANTABULOUS
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3rd October 2008, 20:16	#48
girishpv BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: IXE Posts: 575 Thanked: 90 Times View My Garage	This is interesting...... The Hindu : Metro Plus Chennai / Wheels : Nipped in the bud regards
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4th October 2008, 16:15	#52
C.S.ANANTH BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 379 Thanked: 73 Times	These scooters were manufactured only in one shade combination. A bright blueish-green & ivory.
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12th October 2008, 18:17	#55
C.S.ANANTH BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 379 Thanked: 73 Times	Dear Cyrus, The scooter shown in the photo is ain't a Fantabulous.
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19th January 2009, 08:54	#58
trammway Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bridgewater USA Posts: 1,150 Thanked: 475 Times View My Garage	Some how I have missed this thread, anyway not too late. Here is a Fantabulous which was parked ever since I know my dads mechanic. We used to use it as a bench for sit and chat purpose. The engine from this scooter was removed and fitted in a Crusader as both were sharing 175CC villiers engine. The only working part in the scooter is seat plate and few body parts. This scooter still having the original color scheme. The pictures are for your eyes:
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19th January 2009, 09:56	#59
Stanher Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 6,491 Thanked: 2,087 Times View My Garage	Sad! I guess Karl could take it as a parts donor for his own fantabulus!
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