Aircooled VW South Africa

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

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

is that a 1303 (excuse my lack of Beetle related "knowledge) ?

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.

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).
The gents "toilet" was just an open piece of sand fenced in by Tarp that you pee on. Stank to high heaven and back again.

actually just jumped onto Youtube... was definitely Russels, even though its changed a bit since I was there

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

Ah.... Russels. Received a proper fleecing from a "taxi driver" last time I was there.



Toilets have improved a bit since your time, though.

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..

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..

thanks

That looks like a 1302, same floor and suspension as the 1303 but with a flat windscreen and long hood.

Thanks Henry, I've seen only one 1302 before, will try dig out a pic

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.

What are you doing there, diving?!

I wish.....

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

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