Simon Bishop has experienced all the fluctuations of style and design in the VW scene, having grown up in the UK during the heady 80s. In the UK nothing was too far gone to restore or customise, and within the confines of tiny lock-ups, enthusiasts belted out a wide variety of projects. Simon’s first car was a ‘57 Oval, which he lowered, colour coded the entire car Lime Green and bolted on some classic Fuchs. He then moved onto Split Screen Kombis, where he earned his stripes cutting out the rust that salt layered roads induced, fabricating and welding in new metal. One of his prized cars was a 1952 Oldsmobile Rocket which he chopped and channeled on his own in under 12 months.

    

VW Magazine Australia

VWMA is an Australian owned and published enthusiasts magazine serving both the aircooled and watercooled Volkswagen scene nationally. Published quarterly (Feb, May, Aug, Nov), the magazine is available through newsagents Australia wide or via subscription, and covers every aspect of the hobby, from the very early models through to the latest innovations, motorsport, offroad, kit, custom, books, toys and shows. If it doesn't appear in VWMA then it isn't VW related.

Now in its seventh year, VWMA also hosts two drag racing weekends, sponsors a variety of VW shows, and supports events across the country. Printed and distributed by Australian companies, VWMA is also fortunate to have access to a talented pool of home based VW photojournalists and print/web technicians, who work with VWMA to produce quality VW entertainment each issue. And in 2011, the magazine's website has evolved to encompass the online and portable information revolution with the inclusion of additional media content to enrich the printed reading experience.

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