Totally awesome vlog James, thank you for sharing this with us, love what they have done with the Porsche & VW !!

I was a little disappointed that you didn't get to drive the Porsche. However, seeing that EV grin on your face while behind the wheel of the Beetle more than makes up for that! Fantastic!

Amazing fun! Also, ask the birds which mic they were using and provide that to the guests next time.

Loved this video. Straight to the point, not too much talking, beautiful shots and an awesome car. Keep it like that!

You have definitely upped your game with these videos. Excellent job!!

Incredible review there James. Well done. Really appreciate the video work. Clear and concise information. Looking forward to the next.

The interior trim looks fantastic! Never seen a beetle looking this good inside!

I have seen a few of your videos before which were good, but these last two are top level content IMO, good job mate. Oh and subbed :)

I've been subscribed since about Vlog 100 and it's amazing how much you've grown and improved! I loved the drone shots in these last 2 videos keep up the quality content!

Stunning footage in this one (and the car of course!)

These are great cars. Thanks for shedding light on them.

I own a '71 Superbug, and I have been toying with the idea of doing an EV Conversion. But nothing is so easy, and what most people will not realise about your very successful 48kWh conversion of the Superbug, is the many hours of lengthy study, the late nights, the mathematics that all had to be undertaken, in order to save weight in every possible way, to maximise EV range. The Lightening of everything and anything, to keep the vehicle within its' GVM, such as all of the Seating, and replacement of the steel Bumpers. I can truly say that I have never seen a better conversion on You Tube than this, a credit to the Creator. Most people who carry out EV Conversions on Beetles appear to remain 'shy' when it comes down to the Battery Storage Capacity - and ultimately the vehicle range. But not you, your pride in what you have created will live on. 20 years from now, Battery Power (kWh) may double. Won't that be a dream worth waiting for? Please write a book regarding everything about your EV Conversion for that lovely Beetle. And I would buy a copy! Best wishes from Sydney Australia.

fantastic!!! love this car, so much oomph! actually liked the whine of the engines behind, different to an ICE but just as charming in a way. :) Also love the cinematography on these vids, excellent use of the drone for some flyby shots, awesome stuff!!! glad I came back to catch up.

I really like the vw bug . I'm starting to do research on building one . Good job guys

O Yes! This is a proper, fun video, James, big thanks!! I want to say I enjoyed almost as much as you guys, Richard and his team build a great classic EV and a very fun car, tums up! And the drone shots and video is superb, great job James, it was so worth the efforts you invested in making a trip ...If you will come up with more great ideas like this trip/ video review, I believe your channel will grove big time!

Amazing video and one of your bests in my opinion!

Nice conversion, thanks for the video. It's giving me motivation to carry on with mine.

Great two videos the Porsche and the bug. I am happy you kept them seperate so they each got their own screen time. Please keep up the videos like this where you go to meet and try different cars. 👍

Love the new feel to the video, with the shots from your drone of the car. I'm sure it took you a lot longer to do, but the results are of a different magnitude. Well done James, one of your best vlogs!

James, seriously good work here. Love the aerial shots.

This was a great video , along the lines of your electric 911 video. Very informative and very professional.

I agree it's one of your best vlogs, James Kudos to Richard and his team on some great work

Same here, James, probably your best vid yet. Loved the subject, the photography and the editing. Well done James. (That didn't sound at all patronising!) You know what I mean.

Mazing that drone shots with beatiful Welsh lanscape and well chosen music.

Saw this car a week or so ago up tte A470, certainly put a smile on my face witnessing the acceleration of this ole beast!

Thank you for sharing the videos about the Porsche and Beetle, it's great to see the intelligence and ingenuity being put in recycling these classic designs.

One of your best videos so far. I can really see your dad in that Targa!

Brilliant Vlog James - Loved the Bug! Keep doing what you are doing :-)

Another great classic car conversion and video, like the drone footage, good work James.

Nice production, well done. Looking forward to the electric Morgan.

Superb video James. Nice to see some decent drone footage :)

Nice camera work, James. Another really enjoyable show.

The car is so nice, I LOVE IT. :D Thank you very much for this nice Video.

Love the classic car conversions. Love the English Manor. To die for.

Really enjoyed the last two videos

Love the shots using the drone, James!

What, No shot of the motor compartment? No details of the build?

Love the drone shots James!

Don't know if we will go that far yet. My son and I are working on our 69 Ghia that we saved from the car crusher! The goal is to get it running and on the road to enjoy driving! See ya out there!

Masterpiece!!! What a machine...

Excellent video! Wales is gorgeous, car and builder amazing, and your drone shots superb.

lovely video.

Nice build

Beautiful Plas Dinam Country House!

I want one too! :D I love that it's still manual!

That house (Plas Dinam) is 3817ft away from where my grandparents lived for decades and where my mother grew up. I've been past it countless times. And yet I never even knew it was there!

Brilliant footage of Plas Dinam Country House!

Sweet rides!!

really love what this guy does with classics.....great ethics too. Meeting Richard one day soon is a goal.

Another great edition. The torque of an EV is great in hilly areas (even the Zoe is great going up hill). I used to have a classic car and the lack of daily usability can be a little wearing after a while (not to mention the high maintenance costs) - this looks like the answer.

Another A++ 'interesting score' vlog. I think if they do your Dad's Morgan you'll have to take up a part time residence there and focus a big portion of your vlog on the progress of the build :-)

love it.

I NEED to see such a setup in an old Caddy or Caprice...by all means

Excellent stuff!....You're probably doing more for the march of the EV than all the OEM's put together.......Race it on Sunday sell it Monday.

I wish they'd put a limited slip diff in this thing though, that much power and those hair pins you just wanna exit at a slight angle

Nice!

God those birds need to chill out with their "spring singing" lol

Awesome! I prefer the porch

Terrific vid. Would love to have that fella explain how the heck the electric motors and multiple geared transmission setup work.

What motor/inverter combo are you using on that Porsche and Bug? Nice Video.

This video and the previous one were excellent, really enjoyable and interesting. (Is there an easy solution to the intrusion of background noise in e.g. the cafe scene in the previous video and when you were stood beside the bug in this one?)

James if I was you I would go to sky ask for a job as a cameraman I heard you get not bad pay then you can show them your experience with this KZfaq channel. because your good at it man

That Beetle! Wow. If I had the money ...

I'm curious to see the finished e type

Wow! This video was so well done, I thought that I was watching a documentary on the television.

Great show , great cars , lot more reliable than old beetle I thinks, great range ,porche , great . Price?...... not much change out of 50,000 I guess

really decent folks

Particularly enjoyed this and previous video. Liked videos focus. You are a good interviewer. Also liked how you integrated aerial shots as part of the video instead of separate disjointed clips. Congratulations, you are really progressing. Question: Are you getting the Morgan done and if so how much will it cost? You might works something out with Soph and let her keep the S or something.

I sincerely hope your dad converts his Morgan. I love Morgan's but would only get one in an EV. I believe they are doing them now which is great but if you have one already, this is a great way to go.

give us an update... how did it do at the track... me want to know

I think it would be fun to convert and early Triumph TR7 to electric!!

Brilliant. Noisy birds.

Could really use a lapel mic in any future interview subjects. If you're looking for something on the cheap, the Sansa Clip makes for a decent self contained recorder.

Fantastic filming these past two days James! Very interesting videos Did you use your drone for the in air shots? Top gear should employ you for a electric car reviews section! Come on BBC!! Instead of American plonker get James on there! I will watch again then!

Just needs to have the sound of the beetle

These EVs are stunning. True recycling into a better vehicle. Top videos in the past 2 days. You should go pro with promotional vids. Interview technique is better than some on TV too! It helps when the person your interviewing is as interesting as Mr Morgan.

My favorite part was when they didn’t bother showing the motor at all....

How far can you go on one charge in the bug ? 108 miles ?

I don't understand, why the transmission on the Porsche et Beetle?

Are there company’s that do this conversion ? I’m wondering how much

Is it possible to show the process in pictures, makes it easy to understand??

A step up with the drone footage... great stuff...

How much is to built beetle electric ?

Id love to have that bug

I would imagine that there aren't a lot of donor Tesla parts available to do many of these.

making me wish I still had my '76 bug

Do conversions also have Regen braking? or even a meter saying how much range you got left?

Wow

Can you convert a 1952 Cadillac Eldorado

What's top speed?

Beetles are probably a good match for EV conversions...rear mounted power train with flat floor and no obtrusive tunnel...doesn't seem to actually have a frunk...but, they never really had a practical one anyway....you probably could not get this kind of performance handling with a petro upgrade either...Nice Car!

I wonder can they add more batteries to an existing EV for instance a Kia Soul. A few more Tesla Batteries in the wheel well would transform my range :)

Straight out of Gattacca

Whats the average cost for the conversions?

I don't understand why some E- Auto Maker ( Like VW - TESLA - CHEV - NISSAN) doesn't ramp-up the Mexican VW Bug plant and make E- "VOLTSWAGONS" on the old Beetle Base = K.I.S.S.? Charge on 110vac~ No Computers ~ Digital Read outs ~ 100

What is the average price for a EV conversion ?

we need a baha buggy... or a reeeealy old car like 50's.... or something from ww2! :-p

Shhhh! Be careful when starting your car that you don't wake up others. Oh wait, it's an EV. So be careful with all the torque spinning the tires.

It's ok if the car doesn't have an engine in my opinion

So, James, could he convert Soph's car? Or is that totally insane and no point at all?