The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the most memorable cars in the history of automobiles. Virtually anyone could point out the bug-shaped auto in an instant—even more so if it’s in its original vibrant orange, green, blue, or yellow colors.
It became such a classic that it is often featured in retro and modern racing games and car modders frequently take a shot at tuning it up. Unfortunately, Volkswagen announced that it is saying good-bye to the Beetle this year after over 80 years of production.
Brent Walter built customized Volkspod motorcycles using Classic VW Beetle’s fenders & they look slick
Image credits: Brent Walter
That does not stop people from celebrating the legendary Volkswagen Beetle, though. Brent Walter, a maker and builder of a variety of things, has recently taken the classic Beetle’s iconic wheel hubs and repurposed them for his custom miniature motorcycle design.
Image credits: Brent Walter
The minibikes boast a 79cc engines, head/taillights & classic green & blue paintjobs
Image credits: Brent Walter
The mini bikes named Volkspods use a custom-built scooter frame with a 79cc Volkswagen engine built in and covered by a type 1 classic Beetle model fender. It is equipped with a retro bike handlebar, a seat, as well as head- and tail lights. Walter made two classic variants: birch green and pastel blue.
Image credits: Brent Walter
Walter documented the entire creation process on his Instagram
Image credits: Brent Walter
Walter has been documenting the creation of the Volkspod since day 1 on his Instagram. The numerous posts give a detailed account of how the motorcycles were built for all the motorheads out there.
Image credits: Brent Walter
Image credits: Brent Walter
The Volkswagen was originally built as the “people’s car”, very appropriately hinted at by the name itself. It was supposed to be a cheap and practical car for the new roads that were popping up around Germany. The car was first designed in the early to mid-1930s and available in 1938, but wasn’t a commercial hit until the end of the 1940s.
Here’s how the Classic Volkswagen Beetle looks like
Image credits: A.W.O.L.
And here are the Volkspods in action
View this post on Instagram