The Volkswagen Vanagon holds a special place in my heart. I grew up fighting for shotgun, learning how to drive a stick and sweating across the country on Griswold-rivaling family vacations in a Vanagon. This is of course why I was especially impressed today when I encountered this monster lumbering eastward on the 10. I only had time to snap a couple pics, but check this ill canine out. Complete with black 911 rims, red Porsche calipers up front and the iconic “carerra-style” logo emblazoned across the sill. We can only assume and hope… that it’s also 911 powered. But with the flat-6 engine note bubbling out of those mean-looking chrome exhaust tips, we think our assumption’s safe.. Bonus points for the yellow lenses up front and Martini Racing decal on the rear. One more pic after the jump.





[...] The 911-powered ‘74 VW Transporter was the big winner in yesterday’s Favorite PCH poll, but when was the last time you saw a Vanagon with a 911 engine? Outside of Germany, that is. Chris Hull over at Autofiends shot what we hope is such a Vanagon in SoCal; if it’s for real, we approve strongly. [Autofiends] [...]
this guy lives in So. Pasadena.
I just saw it tonite.