VW Air Cooled Engine BLOWN - Buses by the Bridge 2026… Then THIS Happened

This wasn’t just a trip to Buses by the Bridge — it turned into a full-blown VW adventure. On the way out, traveling in my VW Bus alongside a VW Single Cab, disaster struck — we blew the engine in the Single Cab before we even made it to the event. What could have been the end of the trip turned into a test of patience, teamwork, and the VW community spirit. After getting the truck towed, we loaded everything into my Bus and kept going anyway. Once we finally arrived at Buses by the Bridge, we met people from all over the world, including friends from Missouri, and Bernie from British Columbia, Canada, who brought something truly special — a never-before-done Tesla swap in a split-window VW Bus. I sat down for an interview with Bernie, talking about the build, the challenges, and what it’s like driving an electric split-window bus. Then came the highlight — a fast, adrenaline-filled ride in the Tesla-powered VW Bus, teased at the beginning of the video to give you a taste of what’s coming. This video isn’t just about the show — it’s about: • The journey • The breakdown • The recovery • The people • And the innovation shaping the future of classic VWs If you love VW buses, road trips, mechanical chaos, and wild builds, this one’s for you. 👉 Stick around — the Tesla Bus ride is worth it. #BusesByTheBridge #VWBus #Volkswagen #SplitWindow #VWLife #VWAdventure #Aircooled #ClassicVW #TeslaSwap #ElectricVW #RoadTrip #CarStory

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