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plusher and more passenger-focused than the Transporter — then bought the then 20-yearold T3 from Sydney’s Classic Throttle Shop.

“It was a one-owner with less than 100,000km,” Innes says, “and the T3 (1979-92) was already being recognised as a future classic, being the last with the engine in the back.”

VW’s Kombi dynasty has a passionate following but Innes‘s enjoyment is more pragmatic. “I admire the classic T1 and T2 Kombis (1950-79) but the driving experience is pretty agricultural,” he says.

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“The T3 was the first that was really nice to up anywhere and be socially accepted.” drive — it’s got 50-50 weight distribution and it Reliability hasn’t been an issue, though with handles beautifully.” the clock nudging 250,000km the engine has

The T3 does home duties alongside an recently been rebuilt. Parts are easily available ageing Honda CR-V, the two covering all the and DIY fixes are a cinch, thanks to online family’s needs. enthusiast forums.

“I love the look of the T3, I love the reaction I “I’ve probably spent $10,000 on it over the get when I’m driving it,” Innes says. “Young kids years,” Innes says. “I’ve developed a real go ‘spotto!’ and give you a wave. relationship with this car because, from day

“Every time I go to the beach, surfers come one, I’ve felt more like a custodian. over to talk about it. Tourists take selfies with “It won’t end with me. It’s got the potential to it. I suppose it’s the cool factor but you can turn just keep going.”

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