Volkswagen Golf Celebrates 40th Birthday

Home  >  WOT  >  Volkswagen Golf Celebrates 40th Birthday The Volkswagen Golf turns 40 today. First introduced on this day in 1974, the Golf was initially intended as a replacement for the tried-and-true -- but aging -- VW Beetle. The Golf never did replace that iconic model, but became an icon in its own right with its classic hatchback design, fun-to-drive dynamics, and impressive global sales numbers. In this post, we look back at the Golf and its 40 years of service over seven generations.

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