The T1 was popular in the 60’s thanks to its unique looks and versatility, however this 500 horsepower Classic Volkswagen T1 Bus ($TBA) couldn’t be further removed from its predecessors. The builder responsible for this masterpiece is Fred Bernhard of Switzerland and he’s spent the past 6 years reconditioning his vintage 1962 VW T1 into the air-cooled turbo, 6-speed beast you see before you! The boost in power and loss in excess weight means that this T1 can reach a credible top speed of 143mph.
I love this truck. If you don’t already know, ICON is based out of Chatsworth, California. They take classic cars, restore them and add modern performance and accessories. We’ve covered their trucks in the past, but I have to say their latest, the ICON Dodge Power Wagon Crew Cab HEMI ($CALL), maybe the best. This […]