Volkswagen Frame Combi T3 Bus / T3 Westfalia / T2 Pickup Black Wooden Frame 38 x 15 cm - Uli Ehret

Volkswagen Frame Combi T3 Bus / T3 Westfalia / T2 Pickup

Printed reproduction of an original watercolour by Uli Ehret 

With a black-painted wooden frame, mat and protective glass

Limited edition of 100 numbered and signed copies

Size 38 x 15 cm

Made in Germany

The Volkswagen T3 Bus is the quintessential 1980s camper van, more angular and spacious than its predecessors, designed as a versatile utility vehicle capable of transporting family, luggage, or equipment over long distances. With its rear engine, modular interior, and numerous body styles, it became a symbol of freedom and travel for an entire generation.

The Volkswagen T3 Westfalia takes this T3 base and transforms it into a true small camper van, with a pop-up roof, kitchenette, and optimized storage for onboard living. This ingenious layout, combined with the Transporter's robustness, makes it an ideal companion for road trips and long getaways, highly sought after today by vanlife enthusiasts.

The Volkswagen T2 Pickup, the utility version of the famous T2 camper van, offers a practical rear bed in a compact format, ideal for tradespeople and recreational use alike. Thanks to its rear-mounted air-cooled motor and its astonishing load capacity for its size, it combines vintage charm, mechanical simplicity and true everyday functionality.

A Dream Life in Watercolor

Since childhood, Uli Ehret (born in Weinheim, Germany in April 1965) was passionate about cars and painting. At just 16 years old, he began winning national art competitions, and at 21, he opened his own advertising agency.

In 1998, the discovery of watercolor as a medium for depicting racing cars allowed him to make his first breakthrough in art. For his exhibition at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2005, Ehret demonstrated that he had finally found the tool to express dynamism, movement, and vibrations, and that he was now able to represent speed in his paintings. A subtle blend of realistic representation and impressionism. By its very nature, watercolor allows for a representation of movement that can be perceived even in the dust spray from the road and the glow of the brake discs. And the way Ehret utilizes the background adds even more speed to his works.

But his work doesn't stop at this impressionistic style; it is also complemented by the story of a specific race, a driver's life, a competition's high point, or a historical moment in motorsport. Uli Ehret reads extensively about motorsport, both current and historical. His library contains several hundred books on all kinds of cars, drivers, and eras. Thus, a painting doesn't just depict a fast car, but also tells a story about the person behind the wheel or a particular day of racing, filled with historical details.

References :

Rolex, Gulf Oil, Mercedes-AMG, Porsche, Shell, Alpina, Aston Martin, Volkswagen

Special artworks for Le Mans teams: Corvette Racing, ProDrive, Larbre Competition, Team Modena, Roll Centre, etc.

Custom commissions for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide.