VW Golf GTI

While old MkI Golfs have by now largely rusted away, the availability of MkII models at giveaway prices is plentiful ... that is until three magic letters - GTI - appear on the car's front grille and hatch. Find a good example of the MkI with the aid of this guide and you are in clover! The Buyer's Guide carefully charts all the models that an enthusiast just has to own, from the iconic late model MkI with its pocket rocket 1.8-litre engine and 5-speed box, through to the exclusive, extremely powerful and much sought-after limited edition Rallye Golf.

Auteur

Well known Volkswagen marque enthusiast, Richard Copping, has written numerous articles about the VW Golf over recent years. He is also the author of the definitive Golf book, VW Golf - Five Generations of Fun, published by Veloce. His expertise extends to all variations on the MkI and MkII Golf theme, including both Campaign and Rallye. A regular Concours d' Elegance judge, Richard is the joint author of two other Buyer's Guides published by Veloce, one concerning the Beetle, the other the VW Bus.