Jul 21, 2012

Old API auto rickshaws

Still operational in Indore and run on Kerosene.


API (Automobile Products of India) had a collaboration with Lambretta and made scooters and auto rickshaws from plant in Bhandup, a Mumbai suburb. The company couldn't survive the competition from the Japanese 100 cc motorcycles in the 80s and closed down. No points for guessing what stands on the land where the manufacturing plant stood.





Bare bones. Notice the original API speedometer

These autos have a kick start not the hand-pulled ones in Bajaj.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

We have the same but in very good condition in karnataka with fuel as petrol only