Jun 13, 2023
Auto-rickshaws are one of the most popular modes of transport in India and a very integral part of our social fabric. Some of the modified autos showcased here also give us a glimpse of the aspirations of ordinary Indians from the working class.
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When it comes to opulence, the golden-colored interior of this modified auto is a testament to how the royal family would travel on three wheels.
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This owner decided to turn his soft top into a hard top that can drop down like the hard tops of Porsches or Mercedes roadsters.
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This man's obsession to make his auto look like that of Scorpio grabbed Anand Mahindra's attention, who later on gifted the four-wheeler commercial wheeler as you can see in the image above.
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A very weird modification that defies physics at all levels. Our question - how do you climb upstairs up?
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This example is from South America built by the company called RL Fiberglass. The modification sees the TVS King auto completely rebuilt almost like a sedan.
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After taking a look at this example, all we were hoping was it could fly. It would be a nice thing to fly over congested roads in this auto.
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These autos actually ply in Mumbai between Goregaon to Shastri Nagar.
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And lastly, one of the most unique, down-to-earth, low-cost modified examples is this auto that has a garden on the roof. As per the owner, it helps keep the cabin cool during the summers.
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