SLEEPER BUG: 517 HP Subaru-Powered 1973 VW Super Beetle | EP1

Would you ever guess this cute little VW bug produces 517 horsepower at the wheels and screams like a Formula 1 race car? Nicole Johnson goes for a wild ride in the ultimate Sleeper Bug, a Subaru WRX-powered 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle that you’d swear was bone stock. But that’s the whole point…

Designed, built and owned by OG13 King of the Hammers winner @JohnReynolds661

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Created and Produced by Michael Badami and Nicole Johnson
Directed by Michael Badami
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[NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

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[Gordofromthebx]

His face expressions when hes driving is too funny. Its like its scaring the shit out of him but he cant stop giving it gas

[MP-zvfm]

It was at this moment, that he realized he didn't like other people driving his car.

[nwcustomdecals]

i love that you can see the fear in his eyes when hes driving his own car. Thats when you know hes doing something right

[anothergamingchannel]

I was dying when he let her drive. It was like a nervous dad letting his kid drive for the first time lol

[TidewaterC]

Every time Nicole shifts poor John is having visions of metal shavings lol

[carlgarrard]

I was fixated on John's face while HE was driving. He's all subdued, like a college history professor at first, but you see this wild side in him that silently loves the adrenaline etc... lol. It's hilarious. I love people that shock me (appear one way, but have another hidden side to them), in a way he's a sleeper himself so the car is a fitting project to his personality.

[nickmanji]

John literally looks like a mad scientist driving that thing

[ChinaVwAirCooled]

This 517 HP Subaru-Powered 1973 VW Super Beetle is a jaw-dropping blend of classic style and modern power. It's a true testament to the creativity and skill of the builder, transforming an iconic car into a performance beast while keeping its vintage charm intact. It's not just a car; it's automotive art on wheels. Stunning work！！！

[JM-hoqn]

If ever a man hated for someone else to drive his car, his face says it all!

[marty]

That guy was scared to death when Nicole was driving, funny.

[fidydub]

By the look on his face when he’s driving, this car even scares John. It’s a fkn weapon!

[AKATEATime]

I've always loved the idea of a sleeper, and the fact that a stock Bug is basically an anti-performance car (even though I prefer performance cars), but a lot can be done with them. This is the PERFECT sleeper, and it's awesome you got to drive it.👍 Thanks for the great video!

[rztrzt]

The best anti-theft device in the US is a manual gearbox...

[paulballard]

Best line tho, “It’s like having your foot on dynamite “. He is a genius, a mad scientist that’s afraid of his own creation. John you did a beautiful job, wow

[Sovereign]

“You did know it was gonna get squirrley, right??”

John: “Nope!”

[Victor-pyu]

I have owned 3 VWs and I love them. One problem is you’ll freeze in the winter. They are so much fun to drive.

[HeikosGarage]

I love the fact that he looked scared while driving himself.

[truthsmiles]

He puts elegantly into words what makes a great sleeper: “...increase the distance between what it looks like and what it performs like”

[loks]

You know it’s fast even the owner has a “oh shit” face when he steps on it hahaha