STOKED
Oct 01, 2021
4 minutes
Words Gordie Wollacott
Photography
Andrew Thompson
The VW world is full of interesting characters. The reasons behind owning any kind of VW Transporter whether that be a stock 1955 Barndoor Split or a full custom T6.1 on air are as varied as the people behind them.
After meeting 33-year-old Sam Beard, it’s fair to say he’s definitely not from the mainstream. One look at his van could convince you of that, but then looks can be deceiving. He grew up on a diet of fast cars and one or two run-ins with the law. One particular occasion resulted in a lengthy driving ban. This kind of energy can sometimes result in complete disaster. Fortunately
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