A red vintage Volkswagen van gleams with care and continued use. Its clean body and well-maintained features speak not only of preservation, but of purpose. Unlike its yellow counterpart in What We Keep, this van is not retired—it remains a functional vessel of memories and mobility. Parked amidst regal architecture, the van bridges nostalgia and function, honoring the past while participating in the present. Its upkeep reflects more than mechanical diligence; it signals emotional investment. For many, vehicles are extensions of self—filled with experiences, routines, and identity. This enduring connection underscores a reality often overlooked: emotional attachment doesn’t only preserve the past—it shapes decisions, sometimes resisting the shift toward newer, more efficient means of mobility in society’s inventory of energy-consuming vehicles.