Van-essa Paradise
VWt Magazine|Issue 65

Like most T4 owners I can’t quite put my finger on why it is that I love this old money pit so much, but it is love, there’s no doubt about that!

Rick Bower
Van-essa Paradise

My 1998 Van was originally owned by a printing company, before being bought by a mechanic turned gardener who part exchanged it at my garage. She was a bit rough around the edges at the time, but really straight and I couldn’t let her go, knowing she’d make a great base for a Camper to use for all the board sports I love all year round.

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