Reimagining the Brubaker Box as a Modern Microbus in Groovy Drawings

This must be built by someone!

We suspect that some of you are admiring  his modern version of a 1970’s invention right now. Many people are still unsure what a Brubaker Box is. It may not be a futuristic looking van, but it’s possible that many more are confused. Before we dive deeper into the renderings by designer Samir Sadikhov here’s a brief history lesson.

It was very popular in the 1970s to remove the body from the Volkswagen Beetle, and then replace it with another. This is evident in the Beetle-based beach buggys that were popular in California. However, Curtis Brubaker thought it would make a pseudo-VW bus from the Beetle’s underpinnings. Although it was a great idea, the Brubaker Box didn’t take off. Three original boxes were made, and 25 more were created by AutoMecca.

The curious minivan-before-minivans made an impression on more than a few people, with Samir Sadikhov being among them. His website states that he has strong design experience from Lamborghini and Rezvani. As you can see in the Facebook post above, there is no detail left to imagination. Sadikhov’s design is simple and pays homage to the original. This could be a #vanlife companion for the Tesla Internet Truck.

The original Brubaker Box The interior is perhaps even more impressive. The interior is minimalistic and features a simple, clean design with digital screens. Although technically it is a two-seater, with passenger and driver seating, the large, sofa-like back area makes it ideal for enjoying the lake views. The van even has a TV built into its wall. If flatscreen technology had been available, the original Brubaker Box might have resonated with the public. Sadikhov states in the Facebook post that there is no commercial intent. This could be a very awesome platform for an electric van, which would basically have its own segment. If someone could make this happen, we’d be happy.