Encounters…

Patrick’s van

The popularity of the ageing VW Kombi is giving the old vehicle new life, at a price.

Patrick’s ageng Kombi could do with a fresh paint job, however looks belie appeal when it comes to these old vehicles.

THIS IS A STORY of the law of supply and demand and how something from the past comes to be imbued with new meaning.

His name is Patrick. He’s maybe in his fifties. His hair is lanky and full. He’s a little thickset and his…