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.

Jun 6, 2012

3 wheeler dealer

Not a regular everyday Auto rickshaw.
KGN
Dahisar Bhai
जय गोलु देव
कांग्रेस का हाथ | Land Rover
A आती क्या Esselworld
ISQ 9001, 2008 Cert (yes, it's ISQ) and 
Hills Marijuna (not Marijuana) Boys

May 19, 2012

Stunting

A lone boy perfecting his bicycle wheelie skills on a hot Mumbai afternoon.



Impressive.



Meet Bheema and his simple machine which he puts to maximum use.


May 5, 2012

Tough profession

This truck driving is.
सीखले बेटा ड्रायवरी, फुटा तेरा करम
खाना कभी-कभी मिलेगा, सोना अगले जनम