gate_bbjf15_04What possesses someone to stuff a blown 355-cubic-inch small block Chevy inside (and we mean literally inside) a 1962 Volkswagen Microbus? Come to think of it, what makes someone chop, shave, and out-and-out hot rod a VW Bus?

We like to call it pure genius.

That’s the short answer, at least.

If you’d like to hear the full story about how this radical VW Microbus took shape, check out the interview with owner Ken Prather below. We caught up with Prather at Summit Racing‘s January/February catalog photo shoot (the VW is the catalog’s cover car and centerfold feature), where he gave us a tour of the bus. For complete specs and additional details, check out the feature story here.

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Author: David Fuller

David Fuller is OnAllCylinders' managing editor. During his 20-year career in the auto industry, he has covered a variety of races, shows, and industry events and has authored articles for multiple magazines. He has also partnered with mainstream and trade publications on a wide range of editorial projects. In 2012, he helped establish OnAllCylinders, where he enjoys covering all facets of hot rodding and racing.