Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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The classic VW Bus is iconic… but driving one today? Not so great.

Kindred Motorworks founder Rob Howard breaks down the reality of vintage Volkswagen buses—from just 46 horsepower to weak drum brakes, narrow tires, and a complete lack of modern safety and comfort features.

No seat belts. No AC. No stability.

Even a fully restored VW Bus struggles to keep up with modern roads—which is exactly why companies like Kindred are reengineering them from the ground up.

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#VWBUS #VolkswagenBus #ClassicCars #CarCulture #Restomod #KindredMotorworks #CarsAndCulture