Just for fun drive in the SuperSleeper

Short, fun drive with more explanation about the car at the end. See my channel for other videos of this car and future projects. Leave a comment if you have a question as I try to answer all questions, even the nasty ones.

[@Mexmex1975]

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

[@user-fk4su4qt8k]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@tommyvictorbuch6960]

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

[@kevinbaer5694]

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

[@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

[@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 !

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@RZ-eu2rl]

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

[@ianchernencoff7968]

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

[@67steffo]

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

[@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

[@azcheetoz5958]

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

[@Paul-jp5xf]

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

[@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

[@LooseNut099]

Touches accelerator and says he might “flood the engine” when it’s turned off and it’s a fuel injected engine. Priceless.

[@robertmagee5523]

He was joking

[@jamesa.buchertjr.8950]

He had the ignition key still on. Didn’t you notice it was a drive by wire setup??? The injectors would have fired with the tune he had running.

[@slohachi6433]

@@jamesa.buchertjr.8950 you're joking right?

[@jamesa.buchertjr.8950]

@@slohachi6433 no, that’s me

[@jamesa.buchertjr.8950]

He’s not running a standard fuel pump arrangement, remember?

[@-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.

[@xiuhcoatlcero5954]

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

[@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.

[@joewoodchuck3824]

This came straight from The Department Of Holy Crap and WTF.

[@clayquarles8650]

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

[@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.

[@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!!!!

[@danarbuckle6640]

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

[@nicholasrogers8173]

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

[@brentneves3602]

Love the sound of the straight cut gears😉

[@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.

[@wackedoutdude]

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

[@craigwiseman6427]

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

[@JT-un7dc]

Hat's off, this build is awesome!

[@whitefoxcoupe2024]

Excellent build. Informative video. Congrats.

[@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.Cas2216]

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

[@snubben6298]

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

[@kristofferskantze]

Fantastic build, really well done!

[@evs251]

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

[@davidhallberg]

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

[@moudyblue]

The ashtray : never too late to start smokin’ 😆

[@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.

[@fredaarsandoy7336]

I must say, a really nice and thorough build!

[@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.

[@computerjantje]

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

[@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.

[@christopherdixon4394]

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

[@fydstar]

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

[@mosconi0359]

I just love that crisp short throw gearbox!

[@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.

[@evanacar3854]

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

[@SlyGuy2000]

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

[@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.

[@chevelleranch7481]

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

[@orbitaljellyfish808]

Exceptional across the board 👏👏

[@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.

[@AhmetToca]

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

[@scottiencali]

Dang what a monster!! Great build!!

[@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.

[@joeycastillo1496]

Very nice!, work of art!!

[@nicholasskerry7981]

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

[@travisabrahamson5092]

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

[@uwi2]

Really love all the neat details

[@sbjennings99]

Awesome informative Video experience Y'alls God Bless Ya 🙌🙏

[@youtoobuser71]

This is awesome! Thanks.👍

[@carsonchester8795]

So awesome. Congratulations

[@kirbycollins3223]

The Engine Sounds Great! The Fuel System is amazing 👍

[@twodogsyyc6729]

Fantastic creativity and attention to detail.

[@louadams4942]

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

[@jamescarroll5441]

Awesome job on this build!

[@iamthebeav]

So great, congrats on an amazing build.

[@juanmangerita]

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

[@DROFHAPPINESS]

Glad I found this 2nd video. Loved them both!

[@juanbadbreedracinggarcia6608]

Your work is excellent 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@smokepeddler]

Love the car and the wit

[@wpworkingpeople]

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

[@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!

[@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 !

[@CS_247]

That dog box... 😂 What an ANIMAL!!

[@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.

[@rogerbrown5016]

This is definitely a work of art awesome!!

[@dennisconnor8187]

love that hissing sound when changing gears.

[@michaelvadney5803]

Such a wonderful build

[@DCR52]

I found it running and driving. Awesome !!

[@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!!! 🙌🏻

[@MrBig65sean]

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

[@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.

[@leo_perigee]

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

[@dannysautorepair]

Very beautiful car, great job

[@bobbyrollins3207]

You have some mad fabrication skills!

[@davebarron5939]

Either Magnificent, or "a hoot" I cant decide which. Found this via your most recent Corvair build, even better. Looking forward to future videos. Thanks.

[@hankcuccina5260]

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

[@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.

[@dmr9042]

Hahahaha i wanted to listen to the radio.. love your car. Great work

[@theGoonezone]

Theyr goes John to Johnny !!!! Awsome Projekt!

[@donbrashsux]

This will keep anyone awake...very nice

[@timroper2539]

Very nice work!!!