SOLVED: WTH # 480 - Volkswagen Project 1021 for South Africa designed by Fry and Myatt

[sixtee5cuda]

Where was this built, what was it called?

[sixtee5cuda]

Up!

Do the Experts recognize this strange beast?

[wingroad]

Its a Volkswagen made in South Africa designed by two Brits in the early 70's. I think the designers were Tim Fry and Reg Myatt both ex Rootes designers.Based on the Beetle and codenamed Project 1021.^ prototypes were made in SUV and pick up versions. But cancelled because they decided to go with the Golf in South Africa instead.

[sixtee5cuda]

And the point goes to wingroad for the complete answer.

Really strange execution of a Beetle SUV.