In around 2009 my shortlist for a characterful, fun car was narrowing, and a Mk1 Golf GTI was one of the few ... To my eyes, it looks great: four-square stance, pristine Pirelli P-slot alloys ...

The fastest and most powerful production Golf GTI yet is set to kick off celebrations as 2007 marks the 30th anniversary of the original hot hatch – the Mk1 Golf GTI. Despite three decades ...

With a kerb weight of just 810kg, the GTI could get to 60mph in 9 seconds. Top speed was 110mph. Available only as a three-door, the Golf GTI went on sale in Germany in June 1976. A handful of ...