In Print
New York Times
John Bickel, owner of State of Mind Customs, was mentioned in the New York Times regarding client Bill “Frank” Loizon’s unique “Wiener Wagon.”
USA Today
State of Mind Customs was featured in USA Today regarding Volkswagon’s 2009-10 ad campaign. Read “Auto Restorers Max Out Effort to Bring Max in Front of Cameras by Deadline” or to read “Introducing Max the Love Bug” click the button below.
Hot VWs Magazine, April 2018
In their April 2018 issue, Lynn Anderson interviews John Bickel about restoring the 1982 Jetta in “2018 NAIAS Report: Part One.”
Hot VWs Magazine, December 2007
In their December 2007 issue, Bruce Simurda writes about “Bickel’s Beauty”, a “…two-tone Oval with a touch of custom,” according to the author.
Hot VWs Magazine, May 2018
In their May 2018 issue, Lynn Anderson interviews John Bickel about restoring the 1982 Jetta in “2018 NAIAS Report: Part Two.”
Online
#TBT: The Volkswagen “Max” Beetle
July 9, 2020. VW takes a look back at the story of their “Max” campaign.
2023 Best of Pontiac Award
State of Mind Customs Receives 2023 Best of Pontiac Award
November 1, 2023