Genius built a stunning creation that's a Volkswagen on the outside but secretly a modern Porsche
- A guy in the UK created a very special DIY VW
- It’s made from bits of a Porsche Boxster and a Volkswagen Beetle body
- He’s actually trying to sell it now
Published on May 12, 2025 at 9:55 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on May 12, 2025 at 9:55 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This guy in the UK built a DIY Volkswagen Beetle using a Porsche Boxster.
He used the chassis, engine, and other components from the Porsche, and then built a VW Beetle on top of it.
The weird hybrid creature is now for sale.
But it’s not that cheap.
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A man in the UK had a strange but fascinating idea, and decided to create a DIY Volkswagen Beetle.
In order to do this, he started by ripping apart a 1997 Porsche Boxster, which he used for the chassis, engine, ABS, cruise control, and a bunch of other things, including the gauges.
The flat-six engine in the Boxster used to produce 201HP, when it was new, but it may have lost a few since then.
At that point, he decided to slam the body of a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle on his 1997 Porsche Boxster chassis.
He calls this vehicle ‘Uno’, and he’s actually trying to sell it.
The asking price is £23,500 – equivalent to $31,000.
DIY creations are always entertaining, some might say they’re especially entertaining when they’re not that great, although this Beetle probably doesn’t fit that description.
From ‘official’ mods from renowned brands such as Liberty Walk to the 6×6 Rolls-Royce made from wood or DIY Lamborghini Terzo Millennio, it’s clear that everything is possible when people have talent and ideas.
These vehicles often end up on sale, and you never know what to expect from the asking price.
Some people price it more or less right, and some don’t.
A while back, a guy built a fake Ferrari 360, and he tried to sell it for $81,300, which means it is actually more expensive than a real Ferrari 360.
Would you buy the Boxter-Beetle?
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
