Uganda, March 14 -- In 2018, Geoffrey Opio Atim acquired a 1975 Volkswagen Station Wagon Kombi T2, a classic vehicle that not only promised to reignite his cherished childhood memories but also introduce an era of creativity and shared adventures with his wife, Doreen Natukunda Opio.

Opio's love for the Volkswagen Kombi is deeply rooted in his childhood experiences in Namagunga, Kampala, where he grew up. The image of a humble, yet commanding vehicle, with its engine at the rear, just like the iconic VW Beetle, and an engine sound that commanded attention, left a lasting impression. These memories were the driving force behind Opio's desire to own and cherish such a piece of history.

Until 2023, the Kombi had been parked at his sister's...