Tuner shop Barcroft Cars didn't like being intimidated by monster trucks and SUVs on the California freeway, so they built a 140 percent scale model of their classic 1959 VW Beetle.

Dan Carney, Senior Editor

September 3, 2020

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The father and son team of Barcroft Cars is known for its TV show highlighting the various custom vehicles it has built for clients, but it is an in-house project for themselves that is currently attracting attention. They decided to build a super-sized version of their own 1959 Volkswagen Beetle.

The idea was to make a Beetle that is big enough to stand toe-to-toe with pickups and SUVs on the mean streets while providing all the comforts of a modern car. We'd say they succeeded but click through to judge for yourself and read the commentary provided by the duo's son, Scott Tupper.

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Dan Carney

Senior Editor, Design News

Dan’s coverage of the auto industry over three decades has taken him to the racetracks, automotive engineering centers, vehicle simulators, wind tunnels, and crash-test labs of the world.

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