Who doesn’t love the original VW Bus in the Samba version, with its split windshield and small side roof windows? Volkswagen produced the van from 1950 to 1967. Purists ride it just as they did back then, with a flat-four engine in the rear and brakes that seem modest by today’s standards. So if you love the design but prefer to drive a vehicle that meets 2020 standards on the road, you now have a new option. Though it’s not a cheap one. Essentially, it’s a complete overhaul of vehicles that are 50, 60, or even nearly 80 years old. Kindred’s VW bus comes equipped with a 294-horsepower electric motor, reinforced suspension, modern disc brakes, power steering, LED lights, and various other features that are standard in cars today. It’s supposed to go a good 320 kilometers on a single battery charge. By the way, Kindred doesn’t convert original Sambas; instead, they buy standard T1s and fit them with the windows that only the Cult Edition has. Pre-orders sold outInside, too, the motto is: visually original, but with a modern twist. For example, there’s a swiveling passenger seat, air conditioning, heated seats, a digital sound system, USB ports, and so on. However, the Kindred Electric Bus isn’t a camper, but rather a day-trip vehicle for a day at the beach or on the trail.  Purists will be wary of even getting close to this refurbished VW Bus. Demand is high enough even without T1 enthusiasts. After receiving over 100 pre-orders—with a $1,000 deposit—Kindred has closed the order book for now, as CEO Rob Howard told the magazine Forbes. The price is out of reach for the average person: the website lists a starting price of $249,000. Production is set to begin in the second quarter of 2026. So it’s not just a hefty sum of cash that’s required, but also a fair amount of patience.