Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The classic Volkswagen Bus is one of the most iconic vehicles ever made—but in today’s world, it’s far from practical.
In this clip from Cars & Culture, Kindred Motorworks founder Rob Howard explains why the original VW Bus struggles with modern driving—from weak brakes and lack of safety features to poor stability and limited usability.
So Kindred decided to completely rethink it.
By starting with original vehicles and rebuilding them from the ground up, they’ve transformed the VW Bus into a fully electric, high-performance machine—featuring modern braking, improved balance, redesigned interiors, and nearly 300 horsepower.
The result is a classic design that finally matches modern expectations.
🔑 Topics Covered:
- Why the original VW Bus is difficult to drive today
- The biggest flaws in classic vehicle design
- How Kindred Motorworks modernizes vintage cars
- Electric VW Bus conversion process
- What makes a restomod truly usable
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For more conversations with the people shaping the future of car culture, subscribe to Cars & Culture.
The classic Volkswagen Bus is one of the most iconic vehicles ever made—but in today’s world, it’s far from practical.
In this clip from Cars & Culture, Kindred Motorworks founder Rob Howard explains why the original VW Bus struggles with modern driving—from weak brakes and lack of safety features to poor stability and limited usability.
So Kindred decided to completely rethink it.
By starting with original vehicles and rebuilding them from the ground up, they’ve transformed the VW Bus into a fully electric, high-performance machine—featuring modern braking, improved balance, redesigned interiors, and nearly 300 horsepower.
The result is a classic design that finally matches modern expectations.
🔑 Topics Covered:
- Why the original VW Bus is difficult to drive today
- The biggest flaws in classic vehicle design
- How Kindred Motorworks modernizes vintage cars
- Electric VW Bus conversion process
- What makes a restomod truly usable
🔔 Subscribe for More
For more conversations with the people shaping the future of car culture, subscribe to Cars & Culture.
