Just for fun drive in the SuperSleeper

[@Mexmex1975]

This is not a SuperSleeper, it's a work of art.

[@EdMcCann-b4p]

I'm nobody special, but after a lifetime of watching automotive customization on TV I can say that I have never seen such attention to detail! I am in awe! Good job! And thank you for sharing your project with me!

[@masondegaulle5731]

This isn't merely "really well done", this is a work of art

[@jonjones6749]

Guy's a Genius. Very Impressed. My first car was a 1965 vw bug and I hated it then, would love to have it now. I think mine would do about 65 mph on level ground and at the time i wanted a V-8 car. I payed $85 for it and drove it several years.The heater was terrible.Had a buddy that had a super beetle with a semi-auto trans. Those were the days. Thanks for reminding me of my youth.

[@renragged]

That thing is bonkers! I'm going to get my 1973 Super Beetle running soon. Mine is a "sleeper" too. But not for the same reason as yours. Mine drives so slow you could fall asleep from boredom...

[@JMKGarage]

🤣 lol, I hear ya. And I bet my ‘66 beetle is even slower than your ‘73 (hopefully not quite as slow once I finish the rebuild)

[@LakeNipissing]

@@JMKGarage Doesn't matter. These cars are awesome classics, no matter how slow they are. VW Microbus too.

[@xzavierdean7822]

InstaBlaster.

[@johncollins5552]

Free mods, take out the spare wheel, the back seat, the stereo, speakers, passenger seat, rear parcel shelf and you can put on earplugs then lose the carpet and sound deadening, even the headliner hah, now your bug will be 0.5 seconds faster probably to 60 mph for free. Switch to a lighter oil and pump tires to 18 psi up front and 28 at the back.

[@frednerk2127]

I've nearly finished a 1970 Baja. I stopped blinking after the 10 second section. You are an engineer/ fabricator of the top tier calibre.

[@joshschneider9766]

It's like need for speed only real. Flipping amazing. So glad Nicole's video popped up led me right here. You both rock

[@tommyvictorbuch6960]

If only Ferdinand Porsche could see this. He'd love it, I'm sure. Outstanding.

[@redknighton5405]

With that much front end lift, I wouldn't want to drive it in the snow. Makes my head explode thinking about all the hard work and Ingenuity you put into this project.

[@jackelliott1017]

I’m not sure how he steers it, every time he mashes the throttle the front end raises 6” What a blast to watch and a work of engineering art!

[@quickvictor]

You know exactly what you're doing. To the last detail. You, my friend, is a real professional

[@Arcadier]

I said it already and will do again : this one of the most done type of perfection I have ever seen ! John, you are legend !

[@kevinbaer5694]

Don’t need a radio when you get to listen to that beauty.

[@peterkohm9742]

Hi John awesome build you are amazing. I also have a 73 super beetle I picked up last summer in Kentucky. It is a true time capsule .It was last registered in 1976 and has 2332 miles on it and not a scratch on it and it stills smells new inside. The only defect it has is the rear bumper has some rust spots from being parked in the same spot all those years and a drip from the garage roof kept landing on the bumper. Its the same blue as yours just a lot slower. I actually have not registered it yet anxious to drive it this summer. Take care

[@jacooosthuyzen9732]

Really one of the neatest builds ever. Truly amazing. Can't stop watching this beetle's videos. Master car build by a master mind.

[@67steffo]

Well done! Attention to details on a very high level without making the car ”over done”!

[@-MacCat-]

Thanks John. Not only are your videos entertaining they are also full of useful engineering info. Your dry sense of humour is an added bonus.

[@azcheetoz5958]

Hoonigan would be all over this. Insane amount of engineering. Thanks for sharing!

[@davidwood1923]

Thanks for Sharing... The Engineering of your Sleepier Beatle is Just Fabulous. Wow! She Really Goes. I'm afraid a Police Officer would not believe that it could go so fast. Ha ha! Thanks Again

[@fydstar]

Love superbeetles, proper suspension, loved mine. Amazing project.

[@cashmorris162]

Wow, just amazing. Probably the most thought out and perfectly reengineered build I've ever seen. I really hope you are building custom cars and selling them for $100k+ like Singer, Ring Bros., etc. do.

[@quickvictor]

You built an engineering masterpiece. Everything works well together! After seeing the build video, I'm a fan of your work.

[@mikaelabowen5781]

I absolutely love this. Explosively fast and looks stock - the ultimate combination. A masterpiece.

[@Muddytrickle]

Spectacular engineering, fab, and execution! Clean and subtle. Sleeper all the way (except for maybe the roll bar :-) ). Even back in the day ( I had a '71) we tried stuffing bigger tires on our CA bugs. So the bigger rear wheels are not a giveaway. It would be hard to pry me out of that car. I love seeing all of your details.

[@JK-allday]

unbelievable build quality. it looked a bit terrifying at speed - i could see the front lifting from air. i might have put louvers in the hood to exit the air, but maybe it would have ruined the stock look.

[@xiuhcoatlcero5954]

Thanks for sharing this "impossible" project, just amazing...

[@RZ-eu2rl]

Wife: where have you been all day, and wipe that smile off your face!

[@matthewnelson449]

John, love the passion and the craftsmanship on this project. Your attention to the details is great. No need for a radio when you've got the roar of the ej25 and the whine of those dog gears.

[@wackedoutdude]

This is now my favourite beetle of all time. Amazing work.

[@ianchernencoff7968]

terrifying... now I know how Dean Jones felt when Herbie got huffy.

[@tomyuryev3197]

All I can say is just WOW!! You are definatlly an inspiration to my build. I also have a 1973 supper beetle with 13k original miles. Would love to learn your ins and outs in fabrication.

[@Paulinthewyld]

My 2332cc 205hp motor in my 1972 Super used to be cool but this... this is a whole other level!!!

[@jamesstafford7467]

All the time I was watching the build video, I was thinking about the drive video. It's a super sweet ride. Strap in, hang on. Ingenious.

[@j81851]

Fact is the car probably handles much more like a Le Mans car than a VW. The extensive frame reinforcement the suspension mods plus I must assert better weight distribution makes it more like a rally car Now no doubt the 500+ HP both creates a thrill (WOW) but also creates enough accel to make the Bug airborne if not careful. Much like the old space shuttle with Hydrogen Boosters riding in this car is a calculated exhilarating insane risk anyone like John or myself John could not resist. Why did John build it? Because he wanted to an could. Excellent craftsmanship, beautiful car and certainly a sleeper of sleepers! Kudos John you have done it! If I'm ever in your area would love a ride! At 70 I can still dish it and take it! Speed forever!!!!

[@AhmetToca]

Dream build! Over the years I've seen many VW Subaru swaps but this is the best I ever seen in every detail.

[@brentneves3602]

Love the sound of the straight cut gears😉

[@snubben6298]

I simply love your work (and humor). Greetings from Berlin!

[@evs251]

You need to bring this to the smoking tire. I'm sure they'd love to drive this car

[@PixelSchnitzel]

I watched the build video. This is indeed a work of art *and* a marvel of brilliant engineering. I'm certain it handles and brakes far better than any factory Beetle, but it still has Beetle aerodynamics, so it would easily scare last week's dinner out of me! Supposedly, if a Beetle gets sideways at 100 mph, it would generate enough lift to go airborne.

[@fredaarsandoy7336]

I must say, a really nice and thorough build!

[@danarbuckle6640]

Love your skills and vision. Top notch fabrication and engineering. Thanks for sharing.

[@billhartsfield424]

Fantastic build. I had a Karman Gaia that I built a insulated cover over the diff and engine area to quell the noises that would normally be deadened by the back seat and interior components. Really quieted it down .

[@harryodum5598]

In the mid-70s I built a 55 Volvo, tube frame with a LT1 425 horse, and a Rock Crusher transmission , 411 positraction rear end. It took three years to complete and roadworthy it look like a chopped and channeled 40 Ford oh yes I had the tub out the back in for the wheels. Now that's scary fast what a trip

[@davvehallberg]

You are absolutely hilarious in a passive aggressive kind of way!! This build is a work of art!!

[@guidosarducci3047]

Ahhh...That's what I needed to see! Saw the build video, and it just ended. So very happy for u bro. Looks and sounds like a "tun" of fun. Crazy-cool. Thanks for posting.

[@nicholasrogers8173]

Sounds like someone is cracking a beer everytime that BOV belches out of those pea-shooters. Epic ride.

[@craigwiseman6427]

Love this build and I learned something new by watching it. Winning!!!!!

[@chevelleranch7481]

You would have to force me from the drivers seat at gunpoint!! This car is just too cool!!

[@JT-un7dc]

Hat's off, this build is awesome!

[@gratefulot360]

Great channel, John! I'm an old guy and when I was younger almost everyone who owned Beatles named them. My '66 Beatle was named "Useless". I enjoyed your sense of humor and your fabrication skills.

[@theunknownone5663]

This need to be on an episode of Jay Leno garage.

[@JohnReynolds661]

I sent them a message but never heard back. Maybe he's tired of doing VWs.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear @@JohnReynolds661 Maybe because he and his guest did not well with the original "Polizei Käfer" police bug!? Best regards, luck and health.

[@dasbig]

@@JohnReynolds661 Maybe Larry Chen from @HooniganAutoFocus would be a good fit for an overlook. He does some good overviews of builds. Beautiful build and car by the way.

[@chavorucosnkombies]

@@JohnReynolds661 he already had a sleeper bug on the show but it had a mazda engine in it

[@JohnReynolds661]

@@chavorucosnkombies I saw that - along with a couple other bugs

[@clayquarles8650]

Absolutely love it! And your sense of humor! Thank u!

[@Subie-Driver]

Damn....what a great car. I drove 3 bugs during my years in college and university...would have loved if they went like this one. Watching the build of this was really cool. What a great feat of engineering. I would not race this car for fear of doing damage

[@evanacar3854]

Man!!! You are insanely patient and very detail oriented... Kudos... and you built this in two years??!!! I am speechless...

[@marilyngrace7192]

Always wanted a VW back in the day. Couldn't afford one so I purchased a 1965 Chevy Corvair. What a ride. Would still like a VW.

[@elinzmeyer3550]

Fantastic project. Excellent engineering! You are quite the artist/mechanic and if I am not mistaken, have some experience in aviation as many of your creations look like they came off of modern business jets. Spent my life modding old Vee Dubs, but nothing like this. Bravo, sir!

[@SlyGuy2000]

talk about skills! attention to detail is amazing! Great work! sounds amazing!

[@markthespark6459]

The blowoff valve swish never gets old. Great video enjoy all the detailed tech talk. Also liking the ls Corvair build should be fun.

[@computerjantje]

Amazing build car and very funny narration. I loved this tour. Thank you for the video.

[@mosconi0359]

I just love that crisp short throw gearbox!

[@travisabrahamson5092]

Love your car man . Just finished watching all your vids . Top notch 👍

[@nicholasskerry7981]

Awesome concept and fantastic execution John! Made me more than a little nostalgic for my 1970 flat screen 1300 (stolen from lock-up)

[@arthursmith5409]

A great beetle build. Second to none other. The show of power is exciting to watch. I'd love to see a straight line race and course race between your Bug and the V8stealthbeetle! Really would be a Man maker.

[@moudyblue]

The ashtray : never too late to start smokin’ 😆

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

I never looked at a Volkswagen and fell in love....... until I saw this video. What a "10" build.

[@dennisconnor8187]

love that hissing sound when changing gears.

[@kristofferskantze]

Fantastic build, really well done!

[@rennch.]

Going to be digging into this build! I'm doing a 69 911s with a Subaru EZ30R on my channel, and need lots of technical details. Thanks for putting this out there!

[@MrBig65sean]

The attention to detail is second to nun love what your done I wish I could do that

[@Slingshotgixxer]

WOW , The quality of this build is phenomenal , and can you imagine how much fun it would be driving around embarassing the hell out of basically everything !

[@whitefoxcoupe2024]

Excellent build. Informative video. Congrats.

[@godoff.5304]

Labor on this car is looks definitely perfect. Every thing looks very tidy, properly made . 300 + HP old beetle with AC is a real dream. I m not really fun of the color and wheels (Modern wheels with wider and a bit larger tires would look way better) but still looks amassing. People should do the same thing with the New Beetle 5C, RWD or AWD conversation, engine/power modification and preferably manual shifter.

[@wpworkingpeople]

This is an artistic work, this car is the best!!!

[@christopherdixon4394]

Nuff respect!!!!! This is awesome 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@leo_perigee]

Just incredible! That would be a great build in a Ghia as well!

[@petem6291]

John , your workmanship is outstanding , I believe you could build the next space shuttle in your garage....

[@scottiencali]

Dang what a monster!! Great build!!

[@1970cg]

Looks and sounds perfect! Just purchased another bug; this time a 73 super beetle and would love to go this route....

[@chavorucosnkombies]

Subaru wrx turbo engine swap with a subaru transmission with a $1300 gear by subaru gears. Im about to do the same but for a 75 bay window bus vw

[@noelmintern8969]

What a great project,a practical daily driver and lots of fun.This would be a great car in the Tasmanian Targa or the Bathurst 1000.As a daily driver I'm sure the fuel economy is still respectable...

[@noelmintern8969]

Back again,..take it to Nurburgring in Germany.

[@JamesFaction]

It's actually really cool to see someone who looks almost as awkward as i feel in front of a camera doing some of the most interesting videos on yt. What an amazing piece of engineering that machine is

[@twodogsyyc6729]

Fantastic creativity and attention to detail.

[@myguykaikai9215]

When your skills at making KZbin videos matches your skills in the garage you’ll get your millionth subscriber. All the best to you John!!

[@uwi2]

Really love all the neat details

[@gbass7328]

Nice! And tuned with a Cobb AP. All those Western mountains to drive it in too.

[@hankcuccina5260]

One of the neatest, best jobs iv'e seen.

[@louadams4942]

Very amazing work you do I was the video build and was very impressed with all the detail

[@orbitaljellyfish808]

Exceptional across the board 👏👏

[@smokepeddler]

Love the car and the wit

[@offgridislandfamily]

Great video! Love the Scamdemic / Plandemic mockery-masking at the end! LOL GOLD!

[@volkybaru]

Wow! Your car is so awesome! For what you have in it, 517 whp is very conservative! Can’t wait for the track video!!! 🙌🏻

[@kirbycollins3223]

The Engine Sounds Great! The Fuel System is amazing 👍

[@VidTubeWatch]

So much hard work went into this thing. Now you need to contact the Smoking Tire and let him do a review and take it out into the canyons. This thing is an absolute BEAST!

[@bobbyrollins3207]

You have some mad fabrication skills!

[@charlesball8872]

You’ve now provided all the answers folks were wanting!

[@joseflores-sx4qw]

Beautiful work sir and I recognize the area that you were in close to Palmdale, very nice sleeper.

[@juanmangerita]

Wow ! The car is a beast!. Very good fab skills.

[@1950harleycharley]

Wow! Like driving a motorized barn door...but oh! What a ride! Wowza!

[@ernestoar]

Awesome sound, performance and a 5speed gearbox its really nice

[@patton0083]

Great build. Those 2 years have made a special bug.

[@leodriscoll2929]

Wow, even your mask set up is high performance! Awesome car.