Assembled in Australia from 1973-1976, and then imported there after when the Clayton factory closed, the B1 Passat is a clone of the Audi 80 or Fox. Ahead of its time, the Passat, badged the Dasher in the US, was a well designed vehicle, originally fitted with a modern 1.5 litre/75hp watercooled engine driving the front wheels, and offered in a variety of body styles. In fact, the Passat TS, the top of the line model, won Wheels Car Of The Year in 1974!

    

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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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