The original hatchback paved the way for the most successful model line in VW's history ... The final design of the Golf was known as the Type 17. The Golf Mk1 went into production in March ...

My car is about as far removed from this VW Golf GTI as it’s possible to be ... The spec for this Mk1 is certainly a bit different, we’ll give it that. Did you know a tow bar was an option?

Ask any performance car enthusiast under 35 what their first fast car was and there’s a good chance they will respond with the name of a hot hatch of some kind. But their answer would be very ...