3 Cars I’d love to see before 2030

We’re officially halfway through the 2020s (horrid thought), and to celebrate, I’d like to share a few of my hopes and wishes for cars that we might (but probably won’t) see before the decade is out. Some are more possible than others, but I’m remaining hopeful for all of them!

1: Volkswagen eBeetle

I’m a diehard classic VW fan, I just think they’re great – and they have such mojo that can only gets amplified when owners add their own twists with custom paint work, interiors, and more. Amongst the swarm of VW Beetles in the world, there’s one that is extra special.

It’s known as the Bug Zapper, and it’s an ambitious build that paid off massively. Picture this: a classic VW bug that’s had the drivetrain replaced with one from a Tesla, producing a monstrous 1000hp. I’ve seen it race, and it’s unbelievable.

With that being said, there’s been an ongoing trend of companies reviving classics, such as the Renault 4 and Ford Capri, so I don’t think it’s out of the question for Volkswagen to bring back their most iconic vehicle with an EV twist and modern features.

2: Porsche 911

This one is a bit more hopeful, and could happen to any car, but I think Porsche are the most likely to do it. Other luxury sports brands with mountains of heritage (Aston Martin and Jaguar, to name just two) are taking a step away from their roots to produce modern, powerful cars.

Porsche, however, strike me as more of a sentimental brand – and my prediction is that their next rendition of the iconic 911 will be more of a resto-mod than a reimagination of a new car. Going back to the 70s and 80s shape, with modern technology in the headlights and under the hood (and maybe even an EV model).

It’s wishful thinking, but I wouldn’t put it past Porsche to undergo an ambitious project.

3: Classic EV conversions

Okay, so not specifically a car, but more of an idea. As cars have grown more and more advanced, I find that there’s less and less character that goes with them – and for me, that’s something I miss.

Cars that I do think have character, though, are the classics. Maybe it’s the fact that they require more knowledge and effort to drive, or perhaps the beauty is in the imperfections; and I also think that the years spent in Covid lockdowns have meant that a lot of people are looking for entertainment and hobbies they can have at home. Maybe I’m imagining it, but I’m sure I’m seeing more classics on the road than I have before.

With that being said, I very much wouldn’t be surprised if we start to see classics garages and car restorers offering EV conversions of classic cars over the next five years. With petrol prices and maintenance costs rising, it makes sense that some owners will be looking to modernise and convert their classics into EVs.

Do I think this is something that will be commonplace come 2030, or even financially viable to the standard classic car owner? In a word, no. However, I do think it’s something we’ll start to see popping up before the end of the decade, and I have even seen a couple of classics with EV conversions out and about over the past 12 months.

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