1959 VW Turbo Beetle test drive -- 300+ HP

First test drive of the completed 59 Beetle.
2165cc 4-cyl horizontally opposed
CB Performance ECU
Turbo Charged
Water-air intercooler
325hp @ 12psi (set at 7.5psi here)

[@robe.5502]

Fuck all the haters!!!! You did an excellent job maintaining the classic elements of a beetle without completely chopping the shit out of it. Well Done! It is nice

[@connerbaldwin8405]

+Brick Johnson totally right there is not a freaking thing wrong with that oval window bug that's the sickest bug ever

[@Gniggaaa]

@@connerbaldwin8405 it doesn’t have an oval window

[@JonProce]

It is by leaps and bounds the fastest vehicle I've ever been in. Downright terrifying.

[@New777World]

Some oldskool folks just don't understand the new generation of people that is growing in a mixture of new technology and classic availability to build at their taste and like! I personally like this build! great job kid this is a hot looking classic! Two thumbs up!

[@New777World]

I didn't know this was standard stuff in in 1959! as most be VW classic enthusiastic claim this projects was ruined by turbos and electronics to go faster!

[@New777World]

ur probably correct in all your arguments and no argument is made about this components existing! its the fact that chips and newer and improved turbos make this newer technology placed! in 1959 that I know where not making vw run faster because Mercedes had a turbo so must the vw bug with an aircooled engine must have one just to compete. Mercedes and vws where a whole different apart vehicles from each others

[@georgeclarke3678]

Your neighbours must really love you.

[@jasonjaeger7216]

Yup, check out the house for sale next door, lol. Pri ck, i think id throw a full soda can at you when you came rippin by that corner... Loser. That is a nice f'n car though for sure. Too bad you own it.

[@hankdagmar2167]

@@jasonjaeger7216 Did you quit school in 2nd grade? Grammar!

[@OnlyDUImeLicense]

@@jasonjaeger7216 Your bitch ass wouldnt do shit

[@jesussavescars807]

Who even cara what the people next door say they don’t own were he stays so who even cares I don’t even know the people beside me been here 5 years never even spoke to them noir do I care 😂🤷‍♂️

[@DownRange1776]

This is an awesome Beetle! In the years past I would have not looked at buying one. I used to buy and restore muscle cars. I had no fun with them. Restoring a car to sit in a show field hoping that no one scratched the paint. I somewhere along the way lost sight of things. I left the car world. The last couple of years I have been wanting to jump back in. A hot rod of some sort. The Beetle has caught my eye. What a sleeper car they can be. I really dig your car and in the following weeks I hope to have one myself. I'm looking at a 71 Super Beetle. I'm learning about them as I go. I want to soup up the motor and give it a better stance.

[@mamagorium8879]

This is the nicest sounding bug I have ever heard. Nice to see the turbo and plumbing all tucked away under the hood. Its a conservative bug, with a bad ass VW power plant. Happy Vee Dubing

[@was91355]

Nicely done, these are always fun builds, (I've done six bugs in my lifetime) two were turboed monsters like this.

[@GriffXJ]

I thought there was a damn v8 in it by the way the cylinders are firing...this thing is SICK!!!

[@abbysapples1225]

Deferentially a poor mans Porsche here. And to be 100% with you, I would rather have this Demon Beetle any day of the week, even in snow. Great job. I hope you still have it.

[@shartne]

My dad had a 62 looked like that was turquoise. I had a 69. The dash on yours looks really familiar. Takes me way back in time to see your dash again. Memories come flooding back of the suburb we used to live in and my dad and mines bugs back in the seventies. Oh yeah we got a super beetle later on. It was orange. I love the sound and power yours makes. I always thought mine would be cooler if it had a little bit more power LOL.

[@woodyw6891]

That car’s a menace! I’d definitely move, right after I got to drive it.

[@jasondwyer6422]

Be proud of yourself Jon, that car is magnificent!

[@TheeZakjeNL21]

The best thing the idling sound is not too overdone, you wouldn't expect it to have 300 hp until 2:13 :P awesome sound!

[@TheHoweFam]

The car is perfect! Good stance, great engine...this is sick!!!

[@SergioGarcia-lh4tu]

wow that is one of the best looking vw i seen so far.. i mean ill give it a 10. engine and all not too exaggerated just perfect wow well done guys

[@wallyworld4894]

I'm glad to see someone finally use a water to air inner cooler which I feel are so much better than the air to air. have packed ice in the water tank to see any HP gains from it

[@johngrepo9976]

I remember my bug.. didn't have the horsepower yours has but made me smile all the time. something about the sound of a VW engine with s stinger exhaust..makes you happy

[@rodeduivel1000]

i like how te engine when it was in the garage just sounded like a beetle and when he drove away was like a impreza wrx sti :p

[@calebpechumer2030]

It sounded nothing like an sti lmfao, this thing would spank an sti

[@ikbendusan]

it's a boxer; it sounds like an sti

[@calebpechumer2030]

Dušan Pešić wrong, a vw motor has an extremely distinct sound

[@Addison0526]

Dušan Pešić Do you mean a STI sounds like this? No one says your mother looks like you, do they? They say you look like your mother (if you do, idk)...

[@327JohnnySS]

Very cool,Im sure many cars can't swat off that bug,must blow many minds in traffic.A killer sleeper ride,nice work!

[@touretteguy69]

I'm in love!! we have a bone stock '59 that my grandpa bought brand new. But THIS is just beyond awesome!!!!

[@Alexandre_Stupp]

Love this car, its beautiful beetle and thanks for the ride!

[@jayr5331]

That is one tough 59 VW Beetle! Sounds strong!

[@fitza9107]

wow! looks like a go-kart on steroids! the VW beetle: a quirky little car, loved the world over!

[@ChrisVanMiddelkoop]

what a monster and it looks badd asss! i love the air to water intercooler and the big wheels in the rear. wow. that is cool!

[@rickricardo8731]

Love beetles had 3 in the 80s miss them u got a beast there and a 59. Wow nice.

[@onlyreallifematters]

one of the best sounding engines i've ever heard. can't wait to get my 2276ccm on the road!

[@quevicular]

if this isnt the best sleeper i dont know what is

[@kennethlyon3829]

It sounded like that 'Stang from "Bullitt" when you first got off idle...TONS of Work in this ride!

[@CritterStyle]

With 300 HP in a rear engine bug you should be able to lift a front wheel or two.

[@DesertRat500]

That is a gorgeous build!

[@MitsubishiEvo8fqr750]

Sounds sick!! I've always loved bugs but this one is badass.

[@RobinRhyne]

Very nicely done fabrication!

[@ElFamosoArt]

WOW! Nice Engine, Nice Color, and I like how you have the rpm showing!

[@arrl01]

My second bug was a light blue 59 which I bought in 71. Had a number of bugs and busses since. I now run a 2180 in an airplane. Thanks for the video.

[@chemxfan]

That's a beautiful sound-I hope you kept that car.

[@SportCoupeKing]

Your Bug is cool. I like the stripped down all about the mechanical stuff style. It really shows how far car building has gotten away from making cool cars and more towards making appliances with wheels. The power is good to.

[@SportCoupeKing]

Too

[@masbeetleboy]

Nice beettle. I have a 1967 bug myself, but it was built for mileage and not power. It has a 1699cc engine with kadrons and a ceramic-coated duel quiet pack muffler. I run HHO and a feul pressure regulator set at 1psi, and all that gets me about 41mpgs. I also have a 1971 ghia with a 2007cc engine, so I've also been bitten by the power bug myself. With gas so high its a pleasure to still see guys buiding these things for real street power, Keep up the good work.

[@martini8694]

Sounds amazing for a 2.2l

[@TobyWhiteUK]

That sounds so good!

[@johnconnor4330]

I can watch this video all day every day .. V Dub for life!!!

[@EWS37109]

Jesus that beetle goes. Looks lush too, nice vid.

[@Vafees1]

Thanks Justin.....great sounding for sure

[@froochie123]

You out did yourself with this build. Beautiful

[@CarlDraper]

Sweet! People complaining it's too loud? Good! They can hear you coming and won't pull out on you! If it was me though I'd raise it back to nearer stock height so it's more of a sleeper, and I'd use more standard exhaust but with bigger straight through pipes.

[@JoshSabboth]

awesome

[@JoshSabboth]

Yeah, I would definitely raise it back up.

[@calebpechumer2030]

Beetles are sleepers as it is, these early bugs must be slammed

[@RulfusTheBear]

wow sir, its both beautiful and badass

[@sim1mac]

congratulations! I really envy you for your bug. can't imagine the time and dedication you have placed.

[@LordSandwichII]

That looks like a whole heap of fun!

[@BaritoneOneFive]

I like how it still looks pretty much stock with the color and the wheels, but WOW! It's a monster!

[@Vintagebiker72]

That car is sick bro. Love it

[@chapmanmerchant]

You make the car how you want to make it!!!!! ITs your ride.

[@davidgoodrich1258]

Sooooooo jealous!!! Absolutely awesome car!

[@bravoda1]

That thing is a beast.

[@humptydubber]

Well done man.... The torque of a turbo bug is mind blowing init?.... Mine is so addictive!!!! Looking forward to seeing some track vids in the future.

[@RoadRunnerMeep]

I could listen to that beastly noise all day :)

[@davidvines3668]

wow this is awesome...amazing job

[@mrbadx19]

reminds me of my friend's turbo smart, he has a machine shop in central IL, he then took a toyota paseo 1.5L and stuffed that in the back of a smart and turbo'd that too! i wish i had his spare time, all mine is wasted on drinking beer!

[@crashstitches79]

Quite possibly the dopest bug ever.

[@xleeb0y13x]

This thing is amazing. I'm more of a na kind of guy but this looks fun as hell.

[@StuffIHeard]

Very cool beetle!

[@wickedtexan]

that is so badass. love the sound.

[@Kagaines]

Impressive. I have a 59 too. I have like widened stock wheels on it right now. Looks pretty dope.

[@JonProce]

Absolutely! Hopefully we'll get it out to the strip in the spring. I'll be sure to post a video response when it happens!

[@rickeymitchell8620]

love it! very nice job.

[@rlprgp62]

Very nice set up...

[@philipcable7518]

Nice build dude. I hope it gets enjoyed.

[@rickmalarky9878]

Wayyyyyy Cool man! I had a baby blue Bug back in the day, I would love to see more ride along footage! Awesome :)

[@roachezmo]

holy fucking shit, that thing sounds terrifying.

[@macclark4112]

Back in late 70's I had good friend who owned a 72 Super Beetle. He cut 3" off the top and added 3" to the frontend. He put a Drag Race steering axle which only had a very short radius. So very wide turns couldn't be used on the street. He lengthened front-end & gave it a great weight transfer. Then the engine he spent $7000 on remember this was mid 70's money. Most cars or trucks didn't cost that much so it was high dollar for then. I don't think he ever checked the horse power. He didn't care at all but it was F-gas suited 4-1 barrel carbs. Imagine the time on a small drag strip in Central Montana. It was Funny Car weekend so there were cars from around the Country & Canada. A Drag Corvette 427 BLACK ACID pulled up to the line with my buddy in his V-Bopper called Piped Piper. First run with his new machine so it was a dead heat run. The light went green and the Pied Piper was 3 gears down the line and never touched the front wheels to the ground. 4th gear was about 200' feet into the run and sounded like a Beehive came alive. The Corvette was hot on his ass but burned out in traction. The crowd was all standing while they watched in AH. No one predicted such a run ever but that little Pied Piper won King of the Hill that weekend against the strongest V-8 in it class.

[@puriratanakorn9639]

Wow!!! with Water-air intercooler in the Back?, Rare item.!

[@generalsixty2133]

Looks like Kelowna . Nice Bug ! Sounds and looks like a perfect driver.

[@davepelfrey3958]

Geez! that is a nice ride. Always liked the beetle. Not today's beetle though. I had one in High school, Loved it till dad wrecked it, going to work.

[@MrMarkpark]

Luggage rack is dope

[@williamminyard8508]

No kidding that why im here!

[@hertzair1186]

....should strap some old vintage ‘50s luggage up there...

[@devintariel3769]

@@hertzair1186 Your elephant gun lol

[@diamondacn]

Wow it sounds great

[@68datsun2000]

That thing is a MONSTER.

[@govnor1495]

Love the sound

[@bdd_dbe]

I want the supermoto/dualsport at 1:38!! Well.....I guess I'd take the beetle too if you wanted to give me both! Awesome ride man, love the understated look of it, everything is finished off perfectly!

[@modzilla2950]

In a word, sleeper.

[@OrionFactster]

Awesome Build!

[@chrispreston5100]

HOLY SHIT THAT THING SOUNDS BEAST.

[@DarkcornerDave]

Nice build

[@allexojeda91]

Damn shit sounds mean, and the re barreled stock rims in the back look sick

[@bigboydaboss6074]

Amazing. One of the best bugs i ever see.

[@RescueTheWorld]

Props do clean with oem everything so fast to I want one!

[@DanielLoveReel]

Sounds awesome.

[@nedaCFilms]

Well done!

[@tecate9408]

No beetle I ever had Roared like that, but then again, never really spent big bucks. Miss my 59, shopping again now.

[@thedunebuggyboi]

that thing sounds damn good!

[@bobofgloucester]

Ya know at idle there are a lot of similarities of the engine sound to my '59 wedgwood blue VW But at throttle you're 10 times the HP what I had. Your work was very artfully done as well!

[@elcookiemonsteru]

Duuuuuuude, great job!

[@brentthornton8100]

Nasty dub right there.

[@lundfilmsnutter3684]

I like that it still look original

[@jamiewhite2078]

[@lazpichardo1926lp70]

Awesome vw I bet there alot power in there congrts!! :)

[@ptpoarder]

This is sick!

[@blackjackelite]

huge beetle fan.. this is pretty close to my dream car hahaha

[@lazpichardo1926lp70]

Looks awesome :) n sounds great

[@Dunning.Kruger]

I bet the neighbors just love you

[@BadHammers1]

SICK!!! So awesome.

[@VYXtreme]

WOW, what a meaty beetle sound

[@williamwillsjr]

wow... that's a "cute" bug. Gnarly job, man!

[@stephenhussey4929]

One fast bug, love it

[@MrAdamhigo]

love the beetle mate