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Puzzles, Games and Name That Car => Solved AutoPuzzles => 2012 => Topic started by: Carnut on September 24, 2012, 05:47:08 AM

Title: Solved - NEH 2092: Volkswagen Igala - 1981
Post by: Carnut on September 24, 2012, 05:47:08 AM
This car looks familiar, but this being AutoPuzzles it may not be quite what it seems..
So what is it, from when and where - for 1 point?

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Title: Re: NEH 2092
Post by: carsalesbrochure on September 24, 2012, 06:11:11 AM
A Volkswagen Igala fcrom Nigeria?
Title: Re: NEH 2092
Post by: Carnut on September 24, 2012, 06:22:33 AM
A Volkswagen Igala fcrom Nigeria?

Crikey, that was easier than I thought!
Indeed it is the VW Brasilia made (or just assembled?) in Nigeria.
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 2092: Volkswagen Igala
Post by: carsalesbrochure on September 24, 2012, 06:54:25 AM
I think it was only assembled in Nigeria from CKD kits sent from Brazil - although the big difference is that Brazilian built and Mexican-assembled Brasilias were three door and the Igala was a five door.
Title: Re: Solved - NEH 2092: Volkswagen Igala
Post by: Carnut on September 24, 2012, 11:02:52 AM
I think it was only assembled in Nigeria from CKD kits sent from Brazil - although the big difference is that Brazilian built and Mexican-assembled Brasilias were three door and the Igala was a five door.

Yes, think the 5-door was only for the Nigerian market.  I remember from my Nigerian days that they only liked 4/more doors as you never drove yourself but always employed a driver.  It was impossible to hire a car only, only a car and driver; this was because of the absolutely appalling driving standards there...

Here's a front view:

Title: Re: Solved - NEH 2092: Volkswagen Igala - 1981
Post by: jotage21 on September 24, 2012, 06:35:49 PM
Not only for the Nigerian market, Brasilia also was sold in Brasil with the 5-door body, although it was called Brasilia 4 Portas (4-door)