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Drive-by spotting

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Saw this old, dilapidated bug while driving in Pemba, Mozambique. Only had time to grab this quick shot.

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I worked in Pemba for 1 month... lived at the hotel accom and used to frequent a nearby hostel / bush pub on the other side of town
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is that a 1303 (excuse my lack of Beetle related "knowledge) ?
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When was that, Tony? The two places that I've been to is Pemba Bush and Dive Camp and Russel's. Don't spend too much time in Pemba - usually just the stopover on the way further north.

"is that a 1303 (excuse my lack of Beetle related "knowledge) ?" - No idea, Jolas, more of a KG man myself.
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that was in Sept 2004. I cant remember the name of the place.
From the hotel on the tar road, then left to follow the coastal sand road then right after about 2km (if I remember correctly).
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actually just jumped onto Youtube... was definitely Russels, even though its changed a bit since I was there
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jolas wrote:is that a 1303 (excuse my lack of Beetle related "knowledge) ?
Don't think its a 1303 they have curved wind screens and a different front lid
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Ah.... Russels. Received a proper fleecing from a "taxi driver" last time I was there.

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Toilets have improved a bit since your time, though.
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dixtoy wrote:
jolas wrote:is that a 1303 (excuse my lack of Beetle related "knowledge) ?
Don't think its a 1303 they have curved wind screens and a different front lid
You're right with that.. It's not a 1303, it could most likely have disk brakes in the front looking at the 4x130 wheels, probably a 1975 or so judging by the front bumper..
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riaanj wrote:
dixtoy wrote:
jolas wrote:is that a 1303 (excuse my lack of Beetle related "knowledge) ?
Don't think its a 1303 they have curved wind screens and a different front lid
You're right with that.. It's not a 1303, it could most likely have disk brakes in the front looking at the 4x130 wheels, probably a 1975 or so judging by the front bumper..
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That looks like a 1302, same floor and suspension as the 1303 but with a flat windscreen and long hood.
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Thanks Henry, I've seen only one 1302 before, will try dig out a pic
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OldRed wrote:When was that, Tony? The two places that I've been to is Pemba Bush and Dive Camp and Russel's. Don't spend too much time in Pemba - usually just the stopover on the way further north.

"is that a 1303 (excuse my lack of Beetle related "knowledge) ?" - No idea, Jolas, more of a KG man myself.
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I wish..... :(

It's a travel stop on the way to Palma for work purposes:

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Not the best examples but you can see the difference.
Early Super Beetle, 1302 Flat windshield
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Later Super Beetle, 1303, Curved windshield
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