radox, seemingly never really changing its look but always pushing technical development forwards, a 'classless' car which still carries a 'premium' feel about it. While the Golf wasn't the first front-wheel-drive hatchback, its interpretation established the template for others to follow and the benchmark by which they are still judged today.

As this motoring icon nears its 50th anniversary, The Volkswagen Golf Story, already the definitive history of the Golf, has been expanded and updated to include the full Golf 7 range and the latest incarnation, the Golf 8. Comprehensive and expertly researched, it remains a timely reminder of the Golf's enduring appeal and a fitting tribute to Volkswagen's second people's car.