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Capital Aztec

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In last months car magazine,they had this Mystery Car.

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Does anyone know if there are one left or the history of this car.
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Re: Capital Aztec

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I have an old magazine at home that has a small write-up on the Capital Aztec. As the name implies, it was built by Capital Motors in Pretoria and only one was produced.

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Cool,thanks Blitz.
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Found the mag, will scan and post as soon as I get a chance :)
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Very late, I know :oops:

Here is the scan

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i'll buy one for R2,200 LOL . what year was that Blitz??
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This was in 1968 - It also had the first test of the new-shape Beetle :wink:
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Thanks Blits.
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Re: Capital Aztec

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FUNNY ENOUGH THE EAGLE was developed around about the same time using the same method of the whole roof lifting to gain access,
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