Roland the VW Golf Mk1 GTI

The classic VW Golf Mk1 GTI, this is a 1983 model fitted with a 1.8 engine. This iconic hot hatch from the early 80’s is the ultimate of hot hatches; a true classic!  The Golf GTI debuted in March 1975 at the Frankfurt Motor Show and wasn’t unveiled until the Autumn of 1976. In August 1979 a 5 speed manual transmission became standard. Total production of Golf Mk1 GTI’s eventually reached 462,000 units. In 2004 it was voted the 3rd best car of the 1980s.