Auto-Copter or Auto-SUV? Modified Auto-Rickshaws to Choose From

A look at some crazily modified auto-rickshaws from the mundane to the insane.

An auto-rickshaw that wants to fly. (Photo: Pinterest)

Last week, Mahindra chairman and managing director Anand Mahindra, took away a modified auto-rickshaw from a man in Kerala and gifted him a four-wheeled Supro mini van instead, just because the man seemed obsessed with one of Mahindra’s products – the Scorpio. He had modified his auto-rickshaw to resemble a Scorpio SUV from the rear.

But he’s not alone. There are many passionate auto-rickshaw fans out there who have used their creative juices to modify their boring old auto-rickshaw to futuristic vehicles. Here’s a select bunch.

Bade Ho Ke Mai Tata Nano Banunga

Again from Kerala, a cross between an auto and a Tata Nano. (Photo: The Indian Truth)

The front of the Tata Nano auto-rickshaw has an Audi logo... hmm. (Photo: The Indian Truth)

This auto-rickshaw owner seems obsessed with the Tata Nano. To his credit, the rear doors and the boot look quite similar to Tata Nano. But he also seems to have incorporated his love for SUVs and has gone for the look with a spare wheel on the boot.

Madam, First Floor Doorstep Pick Up!

Like seriously! First-floor pick up service. (Photo: Pinterest)

This is probably beyond reason. Why would someone even build a double-decker auto-rickshaw? It goes against the laws of physics. Oh, and it looks like they forgot to put in stairs to get to the top deck, unless of course, it was meant to be boarded only from the first floor of a building! No, this is not an altered image.

The Auto Copter!

Forget flying cars, this auto rickshaw seems ready to take off. (Photo: Pinterest)

Until now, we had only imagined about flying cars, but this enterprising auto-rickshaw owner has them beat. This auto-copter really looks the real deal, except it probably isn’t.

The Cool Auto!

When the heat gets to you, you do cool things. (Photo: Pinterest)

This auto-rickshaw driver is taking ingenuity to an all new level, with his air-cooled cabin. Indian summers can be grueling and this does look totally legit. It may not work too well in humid conditions though.

Air-conditioned Auto

Of course, there are genuinely good modifications as well. This air-conditioned auto-rickshaw was introduced in Mumbai a couple of years ago. While air-conditioned autos as a concept is cool, why didn’t the owner just think of getting a Tata Nano and run it as a cab? Modifying this auto would have almost cost as much, don’t you think?

Always Wear Ride A Helmet

Not just India, Cuba has some crazy transport options too. (Photo: Pinterest)

This auto-rickshaw from Cuba takes wearing a helmet to an all-new level. This Cuban taxi looks like a helmet. It’s designed to offer the passenger some shelter from the sun, but not the poor driver.

Back To The Future Auto

Fondly called Valerie by its owner, this is a nicely modified auto. (Photo: Bellevision)

The rear has lights from the Chevrolet Spark. (Photo: Bellevision)

The interiors resemble an aircraft. (Photo: Bellevision)

This is a pretty nicely modified auto-rickshaw, given the theme its owner wanted. This auto was custom-built by John Tauro, the owner, for a journey he planned from Mangalore to New Delhi. The auto is equipped with an air-cooler, LCD television and a coffee vending machine among other things.

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