Classic Volkswagens in India

dominator · 1st January 2009, 23:08

Friends VW in Hyderabad.

dominator · 1st January 2009, 23:13

This car is for sale in Hyderabad. The owner wants 2 lacs.

PAVAN KADAM · 2nd January 2009, 23:40

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Friends VW in Hyderabad.

Nice Beetle, but that looks like a 1969 1300 VW, wrongly badged as 1500.

The front bonnet is borrowed from a Super Beetle. lots of mix and matches done, but done neatly.

RandomUsername · 3rd January 2009, 21:04

Just got back from a trip to Mahableshwar in our '63 Beetle

here are some pics:

harit · 4th January 2009, 12:38

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Just got back from a trip to Mahableshwar in our '63 Beetle

here are some pics:

Nice Beetle, others can comment on the details of the car.
have you ever wondered why the oval numberplate?
The German customs numberplates were oval. When any car was exported from Germany, it had to have a number plate and so this temporary registration was issued. These were called Zoll (Customs) plate. Very often fitted only on the rear. Many cars when they came out from Indian customs auctions had these plates fitted. I believe this is no more done

karlosdeville · 4th January 2009, 12:55

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Just got back from a trip to Mahableshwar in our '63 Beetle

here are some pics:

Thats great, this is the perfect time for a drive. Have been itching to go this month but just not able to.

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have you ever wondered why the oval numberplate?

I had no idea, thanks for that. Oval windowed Beetles (53-57) especially looked great with them.

V-16 · 4th January 2009, 15:13

My 1982 Gti Mk-I. Recently redone and restored back to its FI avtar from what the previous owners had done, converted it to carburetted trim. Hss also been featured in the BSM magazine where i had requested anonymity about its owner.

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Of course some evident add ons in the area of ugly decals and stickers will be removed.

SuperSelect · 4th January 2009, 19:14

Wow Gogi, where have you been hiding this one ? And how many more do you have up your sleeve ??

She looks beautiful, yaar !

PAVAN KADAM · 31st March 2009, 12:48

Here's something to die for

The only split in namma Bengaluru.

hillram · 31st March 2009, 13:49

VW Beetles are always a treat to see.As a kid I was totally crazy about Herbie movies which featured a VW Beetle in the entire series of 4-5 films and offlate the recent release.

PAVAN KADAM · 31st March 2009, 13:56

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VW Beetles are always a treat to see.As a kid I was totally crazy about Herbie movies which featured a VW Beetle in the entire series of 4-5 films and offlate the recent release.

Yeah true,

These beautiful/practical and everlasting cars leave a lot of impression on everybody.

Some more from Bengaluru Beetle Club

harit · 1st April 2009, 11:30

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Here's something to die for

The only split in namma Bengaluru.

It appears that this is lying near some residence, not a mechanics workshop. And perhaps being used as a storage place, no hope of ever being restored. So perhaps you can exchange with a Matador, it would serve the same purpose for them. Try to get it and good luck.

PAVAN KADAM · 1st April 2009, 13:31

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It appears that this is lying near some residence, not a mechanics workshop. And perhaps being used as a storage place, no hope of ever being restored. So perhaps you can exchange with a Matador, it would serve the same purpose for them. Try to get it and good luck.

This Splitwindow is lying in a farm house. It belongs to a known persons Dad.

He knows the value of it and is not willing to sell it even at 4-5 lacs

There are somethings in life which money cant buy or exchanged.

For him its more of an emotional value than a rusting bus. I've put some thoughts in his mind off-late. He's going to start restoration on the Bus soon and probably we'll have it running on road soon.

karlosdeville · 11th April 2009, 23:01

Some time back I had chanced upon these pictures of a Splitty in South India, but cannot recall where. Does it look familiar to anyone?

JayD · 11th April 2009, 23:07

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Some time back I had chanced upon these pictures of a Splitty in South India, but cannot recall where. Does it look familiar to anyone?

I had recieved some similar pix and some info on a split from a friend some time back. Another Bhpian and I tried a lot to locate it, but had no luck. What i heard is its in a place in kerala, but the pic i recieved had a different background. But the color of the van was similar. Are you sure this pic is not a PS job??

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V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 950 Times View My Garage	My 1982 Gti Mk-I. Recently redone and restored back to its FI avtar from what the previous owners had done, converted it to carburetted trim. Hss also been featured in the BSM magazine where i had requested anonymity about its owner. Of course some evident add ons in the area of ugly decals and stickers will be removed.
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SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	Wow Gogi, where have you been hiding this one ? And how many more do you have up your sleeve ?? She looks beautiful, yaar !
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PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	Here's something to die for The only split in namma Bengaluru. Attached Thumbnails
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hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	VW Beetles are always a treat to see.As a kid I was totally crazy about Herbie movies which featured a VW Beetle in the entire series of 4-5 films and offlate the recent release.
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karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	Some time back I had chanced upon these pictures of a Splitty in South India, but cannot recall where. Does it look familiar to anyone? Attached Thumbnails
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