Designers Create a Retro Mini Kart From the Original Volkswagen Beetle

Rendering of VW Beetle Mini Kart

Mexican designers at Aldekas Studio are the latest creatives to transform the classic Volkswagen Beetle into something new. Their Bugkart Wasowski is a mini kart that uses the fender of a Type 1 Beetle in an inspired design that merges old and new. This vintage-inspired bike has a retro look that will make any Volkswagen enthusiast go wild.

The firm, which also specializes in vintage car restoration, may have been inspired by previous mini kart projects. VW Beetle fenders are a favorite choice of designers for their iconic design lines. Both easily recognizable and large enough to provide the coverage a bike would require, the fenders are the perfect choice for upcycled vehicles.

Their choice of olive green paint, which has a retro feel, paired with a bright red frame makes the mini kart pop. Additional details like the handsome brown leather seat and handlebar accents bring an elegance to the design. They've even kept the chrome side mirrors to retain more of the Beetle's original charm.

But if you're ready to go for a ride, you'll need to wait. Though these images are highly realistic, they're actually just renderings so it remains to be seen if Aldekas Studio will execute their vision.

Aldekas Studio has transformed the fender of a VW Beetle into a mini kart.

Rendering of VW Beetle Mini Kart

VW Beetle Mini Kart by Aldekas Studio

VW Beetle Mini Kart by Aldekas Studio

VW Beetle Fender Made Into Mini Kart

The realistic renderings show off the classic, retro feel of the bike.

Volkswagen Beetle Mini Kart by Aldekas Studio

Rendering of Volkswagen Beetle Mini Kart

VW Beetle Mini Kart by Aldekas Studio

VW Beetle Mini Kart by Aldekas Studio

VW Beetle Mini Kart by Aldekas Studio

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All images via Aldekas Studio.

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Jessica Stewart

Jessica Stewart is a Staff Editor and Digital Media Specialist for My Modern Met, as well as a curator and art historian. Since 2020, she is also one of the co-hosts of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. She earned her MA in Renaissance Studies from University College London and now lives in Rome, Italy. She cultivated expertise in street art which led to the purchase of her photographic archive by the Treccani Italian Encyclopedia in 2014. When she’s not spending time with her three dogs, she also manages the studio of a successful street artist. In 2013, she authored the book "Street Art Stories Roma" and most recently contributed to "Crossroads: A Glimpse Into the Life of Alice Pasquini." You can follow her adventures online at @romephotoblog.
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