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1990 Volkswagen Syncro Doka: restoration reveal

Watch the restored 1990 Syncro Doka at Playa Tecolote in La Paz, Baja California Sur. This film is part of our collection of completed work and customer stories.

Preview of the yellow 1990 Syncro Doka on the sand at Playa Tecolote▶ Watch the original film on YouTube ↗
Film and thumbnail: LiveTheVanLife.com. Original title: “1990 VW T3 Syncro Doka Restoration Reveal at Playa Tecolote, La Paz, Baja Mexico”. Opens on YouTube.

The story behind the van

The Doka combines a double-cab pickup body with the Volkswagen T3 platform. This restoration reveal gives the finished vehicle its own moment on the Baja coast.

Use our T3 Syncro reference library for more background on the vehicle, or browse more restorations and customer stories.

Planning your own restoration?

Explore paint and bodywork in La Paz and use the Virtual Workshop to develop a visual starting point for your van. Each project has its own condition, scope and finish; these films show individual completed vehicles.