Some time ago, we came across a Volkswagen-based buggy for sale, built by Autotecnica Del Lario (ATL), a workshop specialized in prototype construction (many of you may know one in particular, based on the Alfa Romeo 1900). Riding the beach car trend, they also produced metal-bodied buggies starting from 1971.

The models offered to the public were named Mach I, Explorer I, and Explorer II: what these two guys have carefully restored and modified to adapt it to today’s roads is an Explorer II. Normally, with vintage cars, we take a rather conservative approach: with the exception of any safety and reliability improvements, a car should remain as it came from the factory. However, occasionally, some exceptions must be made.

First consideration: the lines have not been altered. It’s aesthetically beautiful, different from other buggies, so it was wise to leave the aluminum body unchanged, just restored and repainted in Porsche Anthrazit Brown. In fact, the interior has been customized, the wheels have been changed, and improvements have been made to enhance safety and reliability. In the end, these cars were designed to be customized by customers, so the work done is in line with this philosophy. The final result, in our opinion, is testeful and very well done. If you are interested you can ask them here.