RIDING THE WAVES OF NOSTALGIA

When you’ve spent the early part of your life touring around in a Split Screen Bus as a pro skateboarder, you’re hardly going to have a quiet retirement. For Nigel Walford, the retirement dream involves his T4 ‘Foxdragon’, his grandkids and hitting the waves in Cornwall...

Words Mark Walker

In the quiet corners of North Cornwall, where the sea meets the land in a harmony of waves and salt-tinged air, Nigel Walford’s dream comes to life. On the winding roads, Nigel’s ‘97 T4 Transporter stands as a testament to his undying love for the surf and the freewheeling spirit of North Cornwall. This isn’t just any Transporter; it’s a canvas where Nigel has etched his passion and creativity, turning it into a surf-inspired haven that blends nostalgia with modern-day cool. “I always looked the T4 and said I’d love one, one day – it was a dream,” Nigel reminisces, tracing the origins of his connection with the iconic VW Transporter to his younger years. Nigel, now 66 years young, spent many summers exploring Polzeath and the rugged landscapes of…

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