The Volkswagen Golf Story

The story of the Golf - with a difference! The emphasis is on the hotter hatch, without ignoring the range that made an acknowledged market leader.

The revealing inside story of one of the world’s most successful cars. This book is a revealing analysis of the first four versions of the Volkswagen Golf.

This pictorial history features photographs of the Volkswagen Golf. It looks at the Golf's conception, its continuous development and long career and the author describes how the Golf became an extraordinary success. The author recalls the first Golfs of the early 19702, the Golf GTi that created a trend in hot hatchbacks, and looks at how the Gold attracted success and enthusiasm. Meredith also looks at the economical, powerful, and well made design of the vehicle. It should be a good introduction for Golf enthusiasts everywhere.

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Embark on a captivating journey through the decades with 'Driving Through Time: The Volkswagen Golf - An Iconic Journey'. This comprehensive book chronicles the remarkable evolution of one of the world's most beloved cars - the Volkswagen Golf. From its inception as a successor to the iconic Beetle, to its current status as a symbol of innovation and sustainability, this pictorial masterpiece delves into the Golf's rich history, its technological advancements, and its profound cultural impact. Featuring a chronological compilation of models, detailed specifications, and an array of photographs, this book is an essential read for car enthusiasts, historians, and anyone fascinated by the enduring legacy of the Volkswagen Golf. Discover the stories behind each generation, the people who brought them to life, and the countless drivers who have made the Golf a part of their lives. 'Driving Through Time' is not just a celebration of a car, but a tribute to an icon that continues to redefine the boundaries of automotive excellence.

In the early 1970s, Volkswagen was in deep trouble. Its venerable rear-engine air-cooled Beetle could no longer meet upcoming government regulations and its once phenomenal sales numbers had begun to slide. Something new was needed and the Giugiaro-designed Volkswagen Golf rose above all of the other concepts and designs. The Golf (called the Rabbit in the U.S.) was a modern car so different from the ancient Beetle, and in fact so different from anything else on the market that in Europe it's not called the "compact" class or "hatchback" class; it's called the "GOLF" class. This book covers the fascinating transition from Beetle to Golf and the subsequent development of the car that became Volkswagen's new icon. Included are Volkswagen archival photographs of early development projects and details about the people who built these charismatic cars. The story is more than facts and figures. It is an adventurous tale of a company whose future rested on the fenders of a hatchback economy car - a car that ultimately became a favorite of car enthusiasts around the world.